COMMUNITY EDUCATION SUPPORT
ABOUT THE CHERISE MAKUBALE FOUNDATION
The Cherise Makubale Foundation (CMF) is a non-profit organisation that supports various local programs aimed at uplifting communities at grassroots level. It is an initiative of Cherise Makubale, the inaugural winner of Big Brother Africa.
After many years of being involved in various charitable projects across Zambia, Cherise is now living abroad and has streamlined her foundation to mainly focus on helping the communities on the Copperbelt. This is easier for transparency, logistics and management as all the team is based on the Copperbelt, with Ndola as the main hub of activities.
We are a small mobile charity with funding of between K5,000 and K15,000 depending on allocation and funding available. Our emphasis is more on the collective needs of a group rather than an individual.
OUR PROGRAMS
CHERISE MAKUBALE COMMUNITY FUND (CMCF)
The main vessel for distributing funding to various groups such as orphanages, community schools, sports academies, women's groups, and groups supporting persons living with various disabilities.
Examples of funding include:
- Orphanages needing blankets, mattresses, mosquito nets etc
- Women's groups needing a peanut butter machine, bales of clothing etc
- Basketball teams needing jerseys, shoes etc
- Persons with disabilities groups needing crutches, school support etc
- Community schools requiring desks, educational materials etc
ODI KUNO PROGRAM
A grocery support program specifically for widows and widowers in various communities of Ndola. This is purely a food support program to help with daily household needs.
Program Details:
- Available only in Ndola communities
- Focuses on essential food items
- Supports daily household needs
- Targets vulnerable widows and widowers
- Regular distribution schedule
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WHAT WE DON'T FUND
To ensure our resources reach the right beneficiaries, we have clear guidelines on what we cannot support.
- Individual sponsorships
- Church sponsorships
- Tertiary education fees
- Personal loans
- Individual needs (focus is on groups)
OUR FOCUS AREA
We concentrate our efforts in specific regions to ensure maximum impact and transparent operations.
- Copperbelt region only
- Ndola as main hub
- Group/community needs
- Registered organizations
- Transparent operations
HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
If you wish to apply and meet the above requirements, please email us with the following information:
Full name and description of your organisation
Explain what you do and where you are based
How long you have been operating and how many you are
Attach your registration certificate
Explain exactly what help you need, be specific
Attach quotations for your request
After you have answered and explained all the 6 points above, we will assess and let you know if we can help.
WHY CHOOSE CMF
TRANSPARENCY
Clear accountability and transparent operations with all team based on the Copperbelt
FOCUSED APPROACH
Streamlined operations focusing on Copperbelt region for better management
COMMUNITY CENTERED
Emphasis on collective needs of groups rather than individuals
GRASSROOTS IMPACT
Direct support to communities at grassroots level where it's needed most
OUR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY FUND
WE SUPPORT COMMUNITY GROUPS
Supporting orphanages, schools, sports academies, and women's groups across the Copperbelt.
ODI KUNO PROGRAM
WE STRENGTHEN FAMILIES
Providing essential groceries to widows and widowers in Ndola communities.
DISABILITY SUPPORT
EMPOWERING ALL ABILITIES
Supporting persons with disabilities through equipment, mobility aids, and inclusive programs.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Supporting sports academies and youth programs that develop leadership skills.
OUR TEAM
CHERISE MAKUBALE
Founder
Inaugural winner of Big Brother Africa
"They need to know that someone cares for them"
Words my mother taught me when I was 10 years old, buying extra bread for vulnerable kids on the streets. The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. Whilst we may not help everyone, everyone can help someone.
MIKE
Director
It was Cherise's passion for helping others that made me want to get involved. As a software engineer, I intend to teach IT skills to young children and source laptops for vulnerable kids.
I believe in the Three Precepts of Buddhism: Do not harm others, Strive to do good, Be kind to all sentient beings.
WINNIE
Operations Manager
I have known Cherise since we were teenagers and have worked together on several charitable projects. It breaks my heart each time I come across people who are in need.
Every little contribution helps and can make a big difference in someone's life. I am on the ground making sure donations go straight where they are needed with clear transparency.
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
CMCF Supports Local School in Ndola
Through our Community Fund, we provided educational materials to a community school in Ndola, benefiting over 200 students with essential learning resources.
ODI Kuno Program Supports Vulnerable Families
On this day, our grocery support program provided essential food items to 5 widows and 1 widower in Ndola communities, ensuring their household needs are met for a full month.
Ndola Arrows Football Academy Receives K12,000 Donation
The Cherise Makubale Foundation continues its commitment to youth development through sports, providing essential equipment to young footballers preparing for the Copperbelt provincial amateur league.
HELP US REACH MORE PEOPLE
The fund is limited and we therefore appeal to people to come on board and donate to this cause so we can reach more people on the Copperbelt.
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to apply for funding or want to support our cause? Send us a message using the form below.
For funding applications: Please ensure you include all 6 required points in your message as outlined in our application process above.