Louise Wezi Nyirongo
Sierksdorf
Summary
Compassionate and impact-driven development practitioner with a Master of Arts in Development Studies and a strong foundation in Special Needs Education. Leveraging over three years’ experience as a Special Needs Consultant at MindAid Zambia, I have championed inclusive solutions for individuals with developmental and learning disabilities as well as mental health challenges. I excel in designing tailored care strategies, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and building environments that empower and uplift. My expertise lies in advocacy, grassroots program design, and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities through equitable policy reform and strategic engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Services and Operations Assistant
Hansa-Park
03.2025 - Current
- Provide front-line guest service in a high-traffic amusement park,
- Ensuring positive visitor experiences for international clientele
- Handle customer inquiries, resolve concerns and maintain safety and operational standards
- Collaborate with multilingual team members to support smooth daily operations and guest satisfaction.
Special Needs Consultant
MindAid Zambia
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered individualized support to clients with diverse developmental and learning disabilities.
- Assessed special needs and developed personalized care strategies in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Advocated for inclusive programming and led efforts to ensure mental health support for all clients.
- Mentored clients in their personal development and served as a key contributor to program shaping.
- Recognized for professionalism, compassion, and ability to create safe, inclusive environments.
Teaching Assistant
UTH Special School
01.2020 - 2020
- Delivered customized lesson support to learners with cognitive and behavioral disabilities.
- Introduced creative, interactive tools in English instruction to enhance student engagement.
- Pioneered the Creative Café initiative to build self-expression and life skills among students.
Co-Founder
The Colored Hands Project
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted advocacy campaigns addressing menstrual health, child protection, and early-marriage.
- Distributed supplies to schools and supported youth education access through policy dialogue.
- Facilitated safe spaces and peer workshops to strengthen girls’ leadership and expression.
Founder
Ma’ Crafts
01.2016 - Current
- Launched a social impact project focused on sustainability, community inclusion, and female empowerment.
- Advocated for climate justice and gender equity through educational workshops and creative storytelling.
- Initiated the L.O.U.D project advocating for inclusive education and disability rights in schools.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of Lusaka
Lusaka, Zambia10-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education with Linguistics
Kwame Nkrumah University
Kabwe, Zambia01.2021
High School Diploma -
Ibex Hill School
Lusaka, Zambia01.2015
Skills
- Program Development
- Inclusive Education & Neurodiversity Support
- Community Mobilization & Social Advocacy
- Program Design & Development
- Mental Health Strategy & Special Needs Care
- Youth Empowerment & Gender Equity
- Strategic Communication & Public Speaking
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Complex Problem-solving
- Classroom support
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
LNGG
English (Fluent)
German (A1 – B1 in progress)
Zambian Sign Language
Braille
Timeline
Guest Services and Operations Assistant
Hansa-Park
03.2025 - Current
Special Needs Consultant
MindAid Zambia
01.2020 - 01.2023
Teaching Assistant
UTH Special School
01.2020 - 2020
Co-Founder
The Colored Hands Project
01.2017 - 01.2019
Founder
Ma’ Crafts
01.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education with Linguistics
Kwame Nkrumah University
High School Diploma -
Ibex Hill School
Awards and Reccognition
Rotaract 50/50 Honorary Award (2018) – For outstanding community leadership and social impact in Zambia.
References
Mrs. Thembiso Lungu Mugamanzila,
Director of Operations
When Females Lead
Email: thembisolungu@gmail.com,
Contact number: +260 95 0770122
Ms. Veronica Nyanga
Senior Legal Officer
Law Association of Zambia
Email: veronica.gnyanga@gmail.com
Contact number: +260 976034646
Mr. Peter John Kalenga
Technical Advisor, KP Community Mobilization
Email: peterjohnkalenga@gmail.com
Contact number: +260 963958799
Mr. Thyge Poulsen
Senior Development Specialist, Danish Syria-Iraq Programme Support Team, Tana-EHG
Email: mtp@tanacph.com
Contact number: +45 2496 2118
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