In each Ark, our boys and girls are guided by two Uncles or Aunties. These young Zambian men and women volunteer their time, energy and love to take care of our boys and girls. Many of our Uncles/Aunties have come from difficult backgrounds themselves which help them to understand what many of our young people are going through.

Morgan, one of our first Uncles, has been with the project since the beginning in 2001. He is a dedicated member of the Good Samaritan Association, always adding valuable insight to the way in which the project is run, and has come to be a great leader within the project.

Luyobolola Community School has 32 teachers who work on a volunteer basis. They receive a small monetary appreciation at the end of each month, however their hard work extends far beyond the appreciation. The community of teachers at Luyobolola dedicate themselves not only to providing the best possible education for our pupils but also to knowing our pupils intimately. Due to the background of our pupils, our teachers are always making house visits in order to assess their living situation. If a teacher discovers that a pupil is in need in any way then they do their best to try and help with that need.

Collins Sililo has been teaching at Luyobolola for 2 years as the class teacher for one of our Grade 5 classes. Currently Mr. Sililo, together with Mr. Hatakwati, are putting together a basketball team for the school.

The talented Artists of Luka Villa come from the Mazabuka community. They are able to expose their artwork to an international community which is not an opportunity many Zambian artists will have in their lifetime. They work incredibly hard and like many artists all over the world have a passion for the art they are creating. Their business thrives on overseas visitors who are generally delighted and impressed with the work that the Artists produce. Most notably the uniqueness of the Art, it is unlike anything you will find in the rest of Zambia or Africa.

Isaac Manda has worked in the Luka Villa Art Centre for two years. His specialties are masks and figurines. He is a member of the board of Luka Villa Art Centre.

Volunteers come from all over the world to assist in the projects. The majority of volunteers come from Italy however there have also been volunteers joining us from the United States, Ireland and Australia. Both international and Zambian volunteers learn much through the cultural interchange that takes place living and working side by side. Some volunteers come for weeks, some for months and others for years.

Lauren Bicknell, from Melbourne, Australia is staying for a period of 16 months in Mazabuka. Her primary role is working in the school. When she is not at school the best place to find her is on the basketball court.

Paolo Taffuri, a lay missionary from Venegono, Italy, is staying for three years. Paolo's mission is to guide and support the Ark Project. In addition he has helped to establish Cafula Restaurant, a successful restaurant which is located in a market in a nearby neighbourhood, Nakambala compound.

Assumption Parish has a large involvement with Good Samaritan Association. Parish priests, Father Maurizio and Father Kennedy are deeply involved in the projects of Good Samaritan. They are supported by a group of religious that comprise the parish team. Both priests have committed themselves entirely to the parish and also our projects.

Fr. Kennedy was born in Chikuni which is two hours south-west of Mazabuka. A Tonga by tribe, he is invaluable to the work we do as he really understands the people. Fr. Maurizio hails from Besozzo, Italy and is a true Italian who loves his food. He has a deep love and an innate gift for dealing with youth and understanding their needs. Both men have created a family atmosphere and are the father figures for our youth.