Families for Children Zambia
working in partnership with Zambian Communities to support orphans and vulnerable children affected by AIDS
Another HUGE success at the Big Breakfast, thanks to all who came to sample the cooked brekkie, healthier options or just get a coffee and browse the papers.
This is in danger of becoming a regular event so watch this space for the next date.........
Check out facebook for some great photos
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Exotix charity trading day....FFCZ are grateful to Stuart Culverhouse who has nominated FFCZ to benefit from the Exotix Charity trading day. Click on the link to see.
March 2011 saw our intrepid volunteers visit the projects again. Wendy, a seasoned visitor and Liz Baldwin were accompanied by Helen Boyd. Helen has been a trustee and solid supporter of Families for Children Zambia since it's inception but has never before visited the country. A full account
The township of Kantolomba lies a few kilometres outside Ndola in the Copperbelt region, close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a place typical of many in Zambia, ravaged by AIDS, little employment and an alcohol problem.
Umwana Kasembe when translated roughly means, a child is like an axe, you must look after it however much it hurts you. Umwana Kasembe is the brainchild of Hellen Mpundu, an old friend of Families for Children Zambia. Hellen had previously worked at Kantolomba when she came to