This is how we make learning personal at Mechanics for Africa.
Here’s Mr Chenda, our maintenance officer, who also teaches workshop processes and practice, giving our students a run for their money over a game of chess.
At MfA, staff get involved with students beyond the classroom. We believe young people need adults who genuinely want to invest in them — to guide, encourage, and challenge them. Sometimes that investment comes through a formal lesson… other times, it happens over a chessboard.
MfA is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to belong. Whether you’re training to service vehicles or mastering office skills, you’ll find a community where you are supported, encouraged, and challenged to grow — whether that’s over a socket set, a spreadsheet, or a chess set.
And in case you’re wondering — yes, the skills carry over. Chess teaches patience, planning, and thinking ahead… qualities that help in diagnosing a gearbox fault just as much as in organising a complex filing system.