Out until the Goats Come Home

This is the signal that the day is ending- the goats are coming in from the pastures. These goats are the goats that Child Hope Zambia provided to the community. Goats are extremely cherished in southern Zambia because of their many uses. It is said that if you do not have family, but you have the animals, you will survive. The goats give milk, manure (to use in the gardens), more baby goats to sell, and will be used in the traditional ceremonies when a future husband and wife decide to marry.

This wraps up the field visit from which we got so many great videos!

God Bless You!

Chim wanted to send a reassurance video to thank the current sponsors and reassure them that he takes his job very seriously.
I know from my personal experience with Chim that he is very concerned for the children, and he is more than 100% devoted to helping them. In fact, I hear from him every day! Usually he is sending me updates or responding to sponsors questions. I will still get e-mails from him at 10:00PM my time, which means it is 5:00AM Zambia time. He seems to be up all night long. I questioned him on this the other day because I was concerned that he may not be sleeping at all. He assured me that he does sleep, but not for very long. This was what he told me: "I do sleep but very late rather for only a few hours. We are in a hurry to help these children. We can not leave them to sufffer like this.I feel we need to do something to change their situation."
This is why he is up most of the night. As you can see by all of the photos and videos, he has gotten a lot done.
Chim has put his heart and soul into ChildHope Zambia for 10 years, and the sponsorship program is no different. He is serious about helping these children, and he is so appreciative of every sponsor that helps a child/ children.

Meet Mr. Clement Malambo

Chim asked the man to introduce himself and tell him how many children he had. He told Chim that he was Clement Malambo and has 3 children. Asked if the children were in school. Mr. Malambo told Chim that one child was at the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE. The other two were not in school because they were still very young.
Chim then asked him how we could help his children.
He said that he needs help supporting his children in education and feeding in order to improve their health.
Chim then asked how the health of his children was. He told him that the child attending ECCDE had a problem with her legs. She has constant pain in her knees.

To sponsor Mr. Malambo's ECCDE child for only $9 a month, click on "sponsor primary child" on the left hand side of this blog.

The View of the Unfinished Primary Building

This video shows the unfinished primary school building. The building was attached to the Child Hope Zambia ECCDE center that was completed. Because the primary building is unfinished, the primary students wind up in the ECCDE building doing their classes.

Supporting 18 Grandchildren

Chim asked the older lady what her name was and how many children she looked after and the relationship. She told him she was Margret Halubala looking after 18 of her grandchildren. Ms, Margret said that the children needed sponsorship to help with the purchase school uniforms, books, shoes, feeding and beddings. When asked how difficult it was to look after the 18 children. She told Chim that it was very difficult to look after so many children and be able to take them all to school. That is the reason why some of them are not in school because she can not afford what it would cost to send all 18 to school.

To give any of her grandchildren a chance at going to school, you can sponsor them for only $9 a month! Click on "sponsor primary student", and state that you would like to sponsor one of Mrs. Margret Halubala's grandchildren.

Food vs. Books

The lady in the video is trying to explain how she finds it difficult to look after the children. Getting food for the children is very difficult for her. She says most of the times the children go to sleep hungry. She does not know what to do. Though she is able to feed them most of the time, she does not manage to provide them with enough to fill their bellies .She says supporting child education has been the biggest challenge for her because she will buy food before paying for the children to go to school.

When Money is Short- Education is the First to Go!

Chim asked the older lady what her name was and how many children she was looking after. She told him that she was Rebecca Masaka and was looking after 12 children. She went on to tell us that it was very difficult to look after these children.
Asked her as to whether children were learning. She said some children were in school while others were not. She said of the 12; some stopped schooling 2 years ago due to lack of funds. She would like all of the children to be able to go to school, but she can not afford to send them all. She would love to have sponsors for the children so that all of them can go back to school. She needs help with the purchase of food, clothes, uniforms, books, pencils and paying school fees for the children.

You may specify that you would like to sponsor one of Ms. Rebecca's grandchildren. They are all in need of a sponsor.

Meet Mary Mweemba

Chim asked the girl what her name was. She told him she was Mary Mweemba. He then asked Mary where her mother was. She told me that him that her mother had gone to the market. He then asked her who she lived with. She told him that she lived with her grandmother. Asked what grade she was doing and where, MAry told him that she was doing grade 3 at Simwaba basic.
Chim asked her what help she needs in school. She told him that she needs someone who could help her with education costs.Chim asked her what kind of education assistance she needed. Mary told him that needed uniforms, books, pencils and shoes. Chim asked her what her favorite food is. She told him that she would love to be eat nshima during lunch and then bread during breakfast.

Mary does not have a sponsor. To sponsor Mary for only $9 a month, click on the "sponsor primary student" link on the left hand side of the blog.

Meet Maurren

Chim asked the girl her name was and what grade she was in. She told him she was Maureen doing her 2nd grade at Simwaba basic school. She stays with her grandmother. Asked how we would help her in school and she said she wanted us to find a sponsor to help her grandmother in purchasing her uniform, books, pencils, shoes and food.
If you would like to sponsor Maurren, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

A Thank You from Solomon Mweemba

This is Solomon- the Child Hope Zambia employee that was brought into the progranm for the sole purpose of making sure that the child sponsorship program is 100% what it should be all of the time. He is thanking the sponsors for their help. Thank you!!!

Meet Frank Choongo

Chim asked him his name and the grade he was in. He told Chim that he was Frank Choongo and was in grade 7. Chim asked Frank what assistance he needed and he told Chim that he needed help to purchase uniforms, books, and school bag. He said that a regular school feeding program would help him, too.

Frank's sponsorship status is pending. To sponsor another primary child, click on "sponsor primary child" on the left hand side of the blog.

Update- Frank is now sponsored! Thank you!

Meet Chinyama Mizinga

Chim asked the girl what her name was and the grade she was is. She told him that her name was Chinyama Mizinga and she had to stop going to school due to lack of funds. Asked as to when she stopped school, we were told that the child stopped school 2 years ago. Chim asked the her if she still wanted to go back to school. The girl told me that she still wanted to go back to school, but the family does not have money for her school fees, books, uniforms, and shoes.

Her sponsorship status is pending, but after the sponsor confirms, this child can be enrolled in school! To sponsor another primary child for only $9 a month, click on "sponsor primary student" on the left hand side of the blog.

Update- Chinyama Mizinga is now sponsored! Thank you!

Meet Janet Nkolola

Chim asked the girl what her name was and she told him she was Janet Nkolola in grade 3 at Simwaba basic school. Chim also took some time to ask Janet how we could support her education. She told him that she is in need of a school uniform, books and shoes. She would also appreciate it if the feeding program is supported.

Janet is now sponsored!
click sponsor primary child on the left hand side of the blog to sponsor one of our other sweet children!

Meet Ivin Nkolola

Chim asked the girl what her name was and she told him she was Ivin Nkolola and attends one of the CHILDHOPE Supported ECCDE centers in Simwaba. Asked how she would like to be supported in school. Ivin told him that she would like a school uniform, books and shoes.
Ivin is now sponsored!
click sponsor primary child on the left hand side of the blog to sponsor one of our other sweet children!

Meet Jessy Chilala

Chim asked her what her name was and who she lives with. She told him she was Jessy Chilala and lives with her grandmother. He also asked her how she wanted us to help her at school and how old she was. Jessy told Chim she needed education support in terms of books, school uniforms, socks, paying school fees and shoes. She is 14 years old at Naleza basic.

Jessy does not have a sponsor.

Meet Rebbeca

Chim asked the girl what her name was. She told him that she was Chilibika. He asked her what grade she was in. She told him she was in grade 1 at Simwaba basic school. Asked what educational help she needed, she said that she needs sponsor who can help her education through the purchase of books, bag, pencils, uniform, and shoes and feeding her.
Chim then donated a school bag and pencils to her and she was very happy to receive these.

Rebbeca is sponsored. If you would like to sponsor another primary student for only $9 a month, click on "sponsor primary student" in the upper left hand corner of the blog.

Meet Fides Hamooya

Chim asked the small girl her name and grade .She told him that she was Fides Hamooya and attends the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE at Simwaba center. Chim asked what help she needed with school .She said she needed education support in terms of books for school and uniforms. She usually has a headache and stomach pains.

Fides does not have a sponsor. You can sponsor her for $9 a month by clicking on "sponsor a primary child" on the upper left hand side of this blog.

Meet Chinyama Hamooya #92

Chim asked the girl what her name was and the grade she was doing. She told him that she was Chinyama Hamooya in the 5th grade and living with her grandmother because her mother had died. Chim asked her what kind of education support she needs .She told him that she needs help paying her school fees. She also needs uniforms and school shoes. He asked her how her health was. She told him that she had Malaria and diarrhea.

Chinyama is not sponsored. If you would like to sponsor her, click on "sponsor a primary student" to sponsor her for $9 a month. E-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com if some time has passed since this post and you want to make sure she is still available.

Meet Ashes Munyumbwe #10

This is my sponsor child Ashes Munyumbwe. He is 13 years old and in the 6th grade. It is amazing how video changes the child so much. He looked quiet and reserved in his photo and even quite young. Now he looks out-going and like a young man! Wow!

A Thank You to the Sponsors!

Help for the Feeding Program Part 6

This is the sixth post. All of these beautiful necklaces are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Because these necklaces don't weigh much, shipping is FREE (or at least for you it is)!!! All money goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each of these beautiful necklaces $2 each. All of these necklaces fit up to an adult!! These are just some of the necklaces available. Basically each one of these necklaces comes in almost every color you may be looking for and I have about 50 of them. Just let me know which color you are interested in. You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your necklace selections and which children will be the receivers of the jewelry!

Meet Astridah Cheelo #91 and her Grandmother Part 2

The child sponsorship employee asked Astridah's grandmother about Astridah's health situation. The grandmother said Astridah cannot hear properly due to her broken ear drum. She said one has to talk louder when speaking to Astridah. The ear drum broke and it needs to be mended but the grandmother has no money to take the girl to the clinic. She says feeding the children is not easy as it not only Astridah she is looking after.

Meet Astridah Cheelo #91 with her Grandmother Part 1

On the video is the child sponsorship employee Solomon Mweemba talking to the grandmother of Astridah about Astridah's situation. The grandmother said that the girl`s name was Astridah Cheelo and was doing grade 5 at Simwaba basic school. The grandmother was asked how she survived looking after Astridah and she said that she depended on charcoal burning which she sold in order to raise money to support the children in school.
The home you see is typical of the homes you find at this village.

Isn't the grandmother the sweetest?! She is so animated when she talks. I bet she is a lot of fun to be around!

Meet Astridah Cheelo #91

Chim sked her what her name was and who she lives with .The girl told him that she was Astridah Cheelo and she lives with her grandmother. Chim took some time to ask her about her health situation. She told him that she has problems with her ears in that she cannot hear properly. He asked her what she was hoping for in the sponsorship program. She told him she hoped to have a sponsor to help her with school fees, purchasing uniforms, shoes and books.

ECCDE Children Playing

Little ones are so sweet to watch! Too bad they froze when the camera was turned on!!! LOL!

Meet Beene Hamooya #142

Chim asked the girl what her name was and the grade she was doing. She told him she was Beene Hamooya doing grade 3 at Simwaba basic school. She lives with only her mother because she lost her father. Chim asked what health difficulties she had. She told him that she had stomach pains and diarrhea. Chim asked her what help she needed in school and she told him that she was hoping for a uniform, books, socks and shoes. Chim asked if feeding her in school would be of help and she said the school feeding program is welcome.

Help for the Feeding Program Part 5

This is the fifth post of a few more to come, but the last post for the day. All of these Hotwheels cars and many more are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Because these cars don't weigh much, shipping is FREE (or at least for you it is)!!! All money goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each of these cool cars/trucks/buses/etc $2 each. You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your selections and which children will be the receivers of the toys!

Help for the Feeding Program Part 4

This is the fourth post of a few more to come. All of these beautiful bracelets are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Because these bracelets don't weigh much, shipping is FREE (or at least for you it is)!!! All money goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each of these beautiful bracelets that Jaden is modeling $2 each. All of these bracelets stretch to fit up to an adult!! You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your ring selections and which children will be the receivers of the jewelry!

Help for the Feeding Program Part 3

This is just the third post of several to come. All of these beautiful bracelets are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Because these bracelets don't weigh much, shipping is FREE (or at least for you it is)!!! All money goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each of the glass bangle bracelets that Jaden is modeling $3 each and the charm bracelets right below those $3 each as well. The bracelets in the very bottom picture are $1 each. The glass bangle bracelets will fit a child up to 10 years of age, and all of the rest of the bracelets stretch to fit up to an adult!! You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your ring selections and which children will be the receivers of the jewelry!

Help for the Feeding Program Part 2

This is just the second post of several to come. All of these beautiful rings are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Because these rings don't weigh anything worth measuring, shipping is FREE!!! All money goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each of the iridescent purplish rings $1 each and the "diamond" rings $3 each. Very affordable! You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your ring selections and which children will be the receivers of the jewelry!

Help for the Feeding Program Part 1

This is just the first post of several to come. All of these animal Ty Beanie Babies are available for charity sale. The money will be used for the feeding program that is set up to provide food for the children in the sponsorship program (even those that do not currently have sponsors). Based on the last package, I found that it costs $2.70 to ship each beanie baby. $2 of each donation will go to help with the shipping (I will cover the rest out of my own pocket)- the rest goes to the purchase of food which we will all get to see a picture of!! It would be great to be able to provide them with a gigantic bag of mealie meal and beans!!

I am making the cost of each beanie baby $5. Very affordable! Also, one last note, the cocker spaniel is not available, but all of the rest of them are. You can make a purchase by clicking on "Make a one-time Donation" on the upper left hand corner of this blog. Then, e-mail me at macandmic@gmail.com and let me know your beanie baby selections and which children will be the receivers of the toys!

29 Children with Sponsors!

Here is the current list including the names of the children who have sponsors:

Children with Sponsors 5/26/10
7- Melody Hichoonga
10- Ashes Munyumbwe
18- Brenda Cheemu
39- Eunister Mubambabu
45- Catherine Mwiinga
55- Salafina Madybi
58- Chilala Hichoonga
67- Juma Chinyama
72- Christopher Muyunmbwe
91- Astridah Cheelo
99- Hampainde Mainza
101- Daniel Hakaiba
103- Felistus Sichibbka
117- Shadreck Nzombola
137- Fungai Shuuba
142- Beene Hamooya
143- Jean Kadyalisi
146- Tabalwa Mwiinga
148- Angela Moonga
150- Elmedah Moonga
158- Chintu Hansenke
160- Tebby Muloba
199- Nsandule Nchimunya
202- Chris Kalalu
239- Nkombo Muloba
264- Honester Cheelo
273- Floriana Lwiinda
302- Hanantonga Malambo*
303- Clive Maimbo

*sponsorship pending
Let's see if we can get 11 more children sponsored by Monday- that will make it 40 children with sponsors or 1/7 of the children with sponsors!

Grandparents raising children for a 2nd time

Chim asked the older man to introduce himself of which he did. Chim then asked him as to whether he was the one looking after all the children that were there and how many there were. He told Chim that he was the one looking after all the children that were there and altogether there were 11 children.
Chim: "Are you able to support all 11 of the children?"
Older Man: "Sometimes, off and on."
Chim: "What help do you need for these children? Where do you get food to feed the children?"
Older Man: "I do what I can here and there."
Chim: "How many children of the 11 are in school?"
Older Man: "Only 4 children are in school. The rest are not in school due to lack of funds."
Chim: "What help do you need for these children?"
Older Man: "We need help to give the children an education. He would like the support through the purchase of uniforms, blankets, shoes, books, pencils. Without these items, the children can not go to school. We, also, do not have enough food to feed so many children."

Meet Ruth Moomba!

Meet Pretty Mulinga #54

This student is in need of a sponsor to help her finish out her school year. If you can sponsor her for 6 months, it would be greatly appreciated! You are always welcome to continue to help the student past 9th grade, but our sponsorship program only goes through the 9th grade. Secondary student sponsorship is $15 a month. After December, you may continue to keep in contact with your student you sponsored through 9th grade. She looks so sweet and "Pretty" fits her perfectly!

A Walk through a Community

The importance of Sponsorship

This lady is talking about how hard it is for the her to support all of the children and afford to be able to send them all to school.
This lady is the lady that is the children's caretaker. Like many Zambians, she has found herself taking care of children that are not her own due to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the country. It is estimated that 16% of Zambians are HIV+.

ECCDE Preschool Gift Distribution

Introducing the preschool children!! There are a few preschool children still left in need of sponsors. This is a special group because they need so much in their classrooms. Their classroom, as you can see, has the bare minimum. In order to provide help to as many children as possible, the children who are sponsored will more than likely share their books with unsponsored children. Unless, we have a miracle happen and they all get sponsors, which would be really great.

The classroom itself is in need of educational materials as well, so this has been added to the gift distribution. It would be nice to have several sets of building blocks. One set of building blocks can be purchased if two children's gift money is use for that purpose on month 8. So, it takes two sponsored children to buy that item. Items such as paint and wall charts can be had with just one child's gift money. Combined, 5 children could provide the classroom with two sets of blocks, some wall charts, and a paint kit. Does this make sense?

Right now, we do have 2 ECCDE children sponsored. They are 2 of the Muloba children. In month 8, those two children could provide the classroom with a set of blocks. We need more ECCDE children to get sponsors to make a big difference in the school. The preschool is not set up by the government but solely by Child Hope Zambia. The only things in the classroom are things that have been provided by generous donors. It would be nice to donate some fun things like dolls and toy cars to the classroom as well (just a thought)!

I hope you are as excited as I am about this wonderful program! Here is the gift distribution table for the preschool children:

Month 1: 6 exercise books, ruler, pencil, eraser, box of crayons
Month 2: Shoes
Month 3: nothing bought for the child this month
Month 4: individual learning materials bought and given to child to include Vicas books, Bubbles face book, Baby touch, Lady bird book, Coloring books
Month 5: nothing bought for the child this month
Month 6: hygiene kit which includes tooth brush, soap, body towels, toothpaste, washing detergent, tissues, and vaseline
Month 7: nothing bought for the child this month
Month 8: classroom materials bought for the classroom as a whole- some items which may be purchased with this money are building blocks, water paint, wall charts, and other educational materials
Month 9: nothing bought for child this month
Month 10: 1/2 tuition payment
Month 11: nothing bought for child this month
Month 12: 1/2 tuition payment

As with the other sponsorship programs with CHZ, there will always be a small pocket of money carried over each month to purchase medicinal items as needed such as: anti-malaria, paracetamol/panadol, anti-diarrhea, anti-ringworms, and anti-biliharzia

Grandmother with the 11 children she cares for

This woman is the care-taker of 11 children. You can see some of the children seated beside her as she prepares a meal. She needs support in paying for their education and the things they need to go to school. She is having a hard time providing enough food for everyone. The children are part of the feeding program which provides them with breakfast and lunch at school. This has helped ease the burden of taking care of so many children at an old age. She would like to have sponsors for all 11 of the children.

A Boy and his Hut Part 2

This young boy was extremely excited to hear about the sponsorship program. He said he wound like to be supported in school and was happy that sponsorship would provide him with his uniforms, books, shoes and food. He says he is in grade 3 at Simwaba basic. He, also, said that it is very difficult for his guardians to provide food for him every day, and at least he can get food at school. To sponsor him or another child like him for only $9 a month, visit www.childhopezambia.blogspot.com

A boy and his hut in Zambia

Here is a video of a typical home in Mazabuka. For those of you who already sponsor children through Child Hope Zambia, I would like for you to imagive the family you sponsor in this home. The typical family consists of a guardian (mother and father) and 6.5 children! I am not sure how they all fit in a home such as this one. Wow!

5 Special Sponsors Needed- URGENT!

Name: Denie Muloba. Child #241
*NOT SPONSORED*
DOB: 06/18/08
Grade: ECCDE1
Wants to be a Doctor
Speaks: Tonga
Favorite Subject: Tonga
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Lives in Hachikoko with Grandfather, 1 Brothers and 7 Sisters
Chores: House Cleaning
Health is Fair

Name: Joyce Muloba. Child #240
*NOT SPONSORED*
DOB: 10/19/05
Grade: ECCDE
Wants to be a Teacher
Speaks: Tonga
Favorite Subject: Tonga
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Sport: Netball
Lives in Hachikoko with Grandfather, 1 Brothers and 7 Sisters
Chores: Housecleaning
Health is Fair

Name: Nebie Muloba. Child #237
*NOT SPONSORED*
DOB: 09/11/00
Grade: 2
Wants to be a Teacher
Speaks: Tonga
Favorite Subject: Tonga
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Lives in Chikambwe with Mother, 3 Brothers and - Sisters
Chores: House Cleaning
Health is Fair

Name: Kelvin Muloba. Child #235
*NOT SPONSORED*
DOB: 11/09/94
Grade: 7
Wants to be a Teacher
Speaks: Tonga/English
Favorite Subject: Social Studies
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Lives in Chikambwe with Mother, 3 Brothers and - Sisters
Chores: House Cleaning
Health is Fair

Name: Justin Muloba. Child #234
*NOT SPONSORED*
DOB: 01/31/95
Grade: 6
Wants to be a Driver
Speaks: Tonga
Favorite Subject: English
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Lives in Chikambwe with Mother, - Brothers and 1 Sisters
Chores: House Cleaning
Health is Fair

This is a very special family, and they need some super-special sponsors!! The reason I am singling out this family is because they are in a desperate situation. The children are dealing with much more than other children their age normally go through. Some of them have already lost their parents, and others of them are watching their parents die. They need a friend that they can rely on and offer words of comfort and support. The good news is that 2 children from this family group have found sponsors. I sponsor one boy from this family, and another person in our group sponsors one girl from this family. Please help us show our support and open arms to these children! They really need you!

I will be sending out a second package of Ty beanie bears to the children sponsored from now until May 31st. You can choose the bear you would like to send your sponsored child, and you can even send them a letter! To see the teddy bears available, click here

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to having a group of us lift this family up and show them how much they are loved!!