THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
Zambia has a population of over 18 million, and more than two million are orphans.
Nearly half of Zambia’s population is younger than 14.
HIV/AIDS affects 66% of Zambians.
In Simukale Village alone, there are a large number of orphans who have no family unit to care for them. As a result, they easily become involved in activities that hurt their health and well-being.
Family Units: Our homes consist of eight children with one Christ-following family.
Preserving Culture: Our Zambian house parents connect with the local culture while cultivating a family environment.
Mentoring: We want to raise men and women who create change in their culture. We equip them to share Jesus by spending time in their community with successful change-agents.
Educational Opportunities: Private school is available for our kids to receive quality education, as well as trade school to learn about tailoring, carpentry, and other trades.
God is using His people to meet the needs of the village in Simukale.
Luyando needs $200,000 to build the Children's Village and keep it staffed and running for the first 2 years. We rely on your giving to continue adding on to the Children’s Village based on our vision.
You can contribute to the important work of Luyando by sponsoring a child, donating a brick, or working alongside us!
CURRENT PROJECTS AT THE VILLAGE
Our garden helps provide jobs for those tending it, while sustainably supplying needed vegetables to support our feeding program. It also creates a sense of ownership for those who tend to it.
We are building a wall surrounding the Simukale Village to protect our families and the gardens they work hard to cultivate, as well as providing a sense of togetherness on our campus.
Our chicken farm is on its way to becoming a self-sustaining source of nourishment and employment. These chickens supplement our feeding program along with our garden.