Erica Tembo, is a teen withdrawn from child marriage. Taking care of her 3 year old daughter is a challenge as her grandmother whom she lives with is a small scale farmer. Erica decided to go back to school when Hope’s Doorway supported her until sponsorship and she has passed the ninth grade! She wishes […]
Moses Kanchebele lives in Katobawho Zambia. He passed the 7th grade but then had to dropped out of school as there were no further finances to support him to continue in school. He goes with his father a (widower) into the deep forest to burn trees for charcoal. They sell to their neighbors or at […]
SPONSORED Moses Kanchebele is a bright boy in Katobawho Zambia who passed well, the 8th grade and needs support. He goes with his father a (widower) in the deep forests too burn trees for charcoal. They sell to their neighbors or at the roadside to raise money for school but, it is not enough. They […]
Maureen Mweemba – LSZ(T)-022 My name is Maureen Mweemba. I am 16 years old and was born on the 18th of November 2002. I am living in John Howard, Lusaka. I am an orphan. My mother died in 2013 and dad in 2011. I am the third born of seven children, five sisters and one […]
How sponsorship helps children in need ~ For many children the chances of staying in school until graduation are slim. The need for food and clothing often overshadow the need for an education and many vulnerable children risk being sent to work. Child sponsorship is an effective way to change the world of children. $39 […]
ENALA NYAU – LSZ – 003 I was born June 15, 2001 into a family of five. I am in grade nine at Lukata Primary School. I and my family live in Lukata Village with my mum and dad. Due to the economic status of our family both of my parents are not financially able […]
D #: LSZ (C) – 006 Name: Violet Lukata Date of Birth: 4-3-2010 Gender: Female My name Violet and I am 8 years old. I live in Lukata Village with my grandma who is a peasant farmer, she only grows enough to last us a few months due to inadequate inputs. I do not live […]
Reproductive health complications: Child marriage and child prostitution exposes children to early child bearing when they are not physically and psychologically mature to assume roles of childbearing and child rearing. Among the consequences of child marriage is maternal mortality. The risks of death associated with pregnancy and childbirth is five times higher in girls under […]
Christmas cards from sponsors were mailed to Zambia on November 1, 2018 and arrived in Zambia on December 11, 2018. On December 14, 2018 the LifeSavers team drove to Lukata community to deliver the Christmas cards along with Christmas gift bags. The bags had toiletries for the teens and goodies for the children.