Our Zambia, Central Africa project aims to raise $30 each to help kids in Zambia get school uniforms, books, and supplies. Many parents in Zambia make under $1 a day and when they cannot afford to buy these items, their children cannot attend school and are denied even a basic primary education. See photos and details about kids from Zambia who need your help.

Children International worked with Kristen to set up this project after she was inspired from her Summer 2005 volunteer experience in Tanzania. See photos from Tanzania.


Kristen with Irene, Nelson, and Hosiana.
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While there, a local village girl named Hosiana (12) befriended Kristen and asked if she could help her attend school. Hosiana is an orphan living with her aunt, "Mama Nelson" and her two cousins, Nelson and Irene. While it was difficult for the family to provide the uniforms and books for the children, they were able to scrape by.

What they couldn't afford, like most African families, were fees for Secondary School. Kristen worked with volunteer, Sarah Walls of Manchester, England and collected donations from other volunteers to start three bank accounts.

Mama Nelson went through the red tape to set up the accounts, and she and her husband now contribute to them every payday. The three kids are doing well and are looking forward to continuing their education beyond Primary School.