In a quiet, rural village where tradition speaks louder than dreams, 13-year-old Choolwe dares to imagine a different future for herself and her friend, Suwilanji. This radio drama follows her journey as she fights for the right to education for the girl child, helping her friend confront the looming threat of child marriage and to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through whispered hopes, classroom echoes, and the tension of family expectations, Hope For The Future reveals the power of knowledge and the cost of lost potential.

Voice Cast

• SUWILANJI - voiced by ETHEL MWEEMBA
• CHOOLWE - voiced by REGINA KADANGO
• HEADMASTER (sir) - voiced by KONDWELANI 'Smiley Thefir5t' NGULUBE
• MASIYE (father) - voiced by CHARLES PHIRI
• CHANDA (Mother) - voiced by PATRICIA MUTENDE
• MR BANDA (apunzisi/teacher) - voiced by DANIEL K. BANDA
• Narrator - ETHEL MWEEMBA

Sound Engineers

• Patrick J. Chitengi
• Tivali Beat Filter
• Mr. Wellizy of Eldaz Music Production
• Smiley Thefir5t

Producers

MR. WELLIZY & SMILEY THEFIR5T

Written, Directed & Executive Produced by

Smiley Thefir5t

Music Credits

- Theme song: We Are Girls, Not Brides by GNB Zambia

- Take Me To School by Wezi & Merck Foundation

- Light Up by Keisha Chilufya

• All copyright to their respective owners

- Bird Sounds (Original)

- Other Sound Effects are from https://quicksounds.com (Royalty Free)

"Every child deserves to be the best. Every boy and girl in this world needs to be educated. It is in the best interest of the parent to insure that their child is well educated in order to have a better future. Education is the key."

Shout out to Dama of DC Talk Radio for the inspiration and GNB Zambia , Zambian Ministry of Community Development & UNICEF and all other who continue with their efforts towards ending child marriages in Zambia as well as the rest of the region.

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