Stenford Maambo family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me that she was Malawo Maambo the mother to the children in the video. I asked her to introduce the children and this is what she had to say. The boy wearing a white shirt with sky blue shorts is Lovemore Maambo while the girl in the video is Loveness Maambo. Asked if the children were in school. The lady told me that the children were attending the Manyana CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE centre. I asked the mother if the children had health complications. This is what the mother had to say. “Both of my children are suffering from stomach pains. ”I then asked her what help her children needed in school. She told me that she was appealing for someone to assist her children’s education through the purchase of shoes, bags etc.

 Lovemore Maambo #1089 above and Loveness Maambo #1090 below

Both of these children can be found under the preschool child sponsorship pages and can be sponsored for $9 each per month.  To sponsor one of the Maambo children, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Birthday Kids! Jan 31

Today's birthday boy is Justin Muloba, #234. He is celebrating his 16th birthday today. He is in 7th grade, and he likes studying english. He likes playing soccer in his free time. Justin can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

You Have No Time to Love Them

Mother Teresa has been quoted as saying, "If you can't feed a hundred people, feed just one."  Why feed one person if you can't feed them all you ask?  Because you keep that ONE alive!  That ONE that you feed is a daughter or son, a cousin, a nephew or a niece, a mother or a father, a grandmother or a grandfather to someone.  You may not know them personally, but that person's life means something to their family.  If you can feed a mother and keep her alive to take care of her children, isn't that something?! 

Nicole reminded us all of this story on the yahoo group today.  I first saw this story 3 years ago, and every time I read it, I get emotional.  This is our purpose, and so fitting with what we are trying to do here at CHILDHOPE- ZAMBIA.  Of course, we want to help every child, but we must start somewhere.  Every child is important.  Instead of throwing our hands up and saying we can't help all 1200 children in Mazabuka today, so we won't help any of them- we are helping them one by one.  Here is the starfish story:

An old man was walking down the beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a young man picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. As the old man approached the young man, he asked; "Why do you spend so much energy doing what seems to be a waste of time?" The young man explained that the stranded starfish would die if left in the morning sun. "But there must be thousands of beaches and millions of starfish, exclaimed the old man. "How can your efforts make any difference?" The young man looked down at the small starfish in his hand and as he threw it to safety in the sea, he said;


"It makes a difference to this one!"

More great quotes from Mother Teresa:
"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.


If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.

If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.

If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.

The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.

For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

— Mother Teresa

"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."


— Mother Teresa

"It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish."


— Mother Teresa

And now, you see, if you didn't know before, that no matter how little you may be doing, you are doing SOMETHING!  And that something you are doing means a lot to these children and their families!

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,

Nothing is going to get better. It's not." — Dr. Seuss

Muzembo family

I asked the lady in the picture and she told me that she was Nchimunya Hapwaya her son. Asked if the child was in school. The mother told me that the child was attending the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center in Manyana. Asked what help the child would require in school. The mother told me that the child would need books, shoes etc. I also asked the mother if the child had any health complications. The mother told me that the child was suffering from stomach ache from the time he was born. She tried to take the child to the clinic but no improvement has been seen.

Brian Hapwaya #815 looking tough with his arms crossed and his camo pants =)  His previous photo can be found in our yahoo group photos.  He has an army uniform on in that photo.  Isn't he precious!?  He can be sponsored for $9 a month.  To sponsor Brian, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Kashina family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me she was Purity Kashina the mother to the child in the video. Asked if the child was in school. The lady told me that the child was at Manyana CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center.I asked her what help the child needed in school. The mother told me that her child needed a uniform, bag, books, shoes etc. Concerning health the mother said she is also looking for someone to help with the treatment of her child who usually develops rash around her body and has eye complications.

Maureen Kashina #979 can be sponsored for only $9 a month.  If you would like to sponsor Maureen or provide the $10 for a medical checkup, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Birthday Kids! Jan 30

Today's birthday girl is Luyando Mwiinga, #166, who is turning 15 years old today. She is in 7th grade and dreams of being a teacher when she's older. Her mother is a single parent with 8 children to care for. Luyando and her family could really use the help that sponsorship would provide. Luyando can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Likukela family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
The girl in the video told me that she was Annety Likukela doing grade 8 at Manyana basic school. Asked what relationship the girl had with the children in the video. The girl told me that the children in the video were her siblings. I asked her siblings were in school. She told me that Ackines was attending the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE in Manyana while Pearson was doing his grade 4 at Manyana basic school. She told me that boy wearing a white T-shirt was Pearson while the girl wearing a striped sweat shirt was Ackines.
I asked what support the children in the video required. The children told me that they needed education support through the purchase of uniforms, books, shoes, school fees etc. Annety told me that she was looking for sponsorship so she could continue with her education in order to help her parents. Pearson told me that he equally needs a goat in order to help his family. Asked about the health of her siblings. Annety told me that Ackines was physically challenged while Pearson had stomach pains.

Ackines Likukela #969 above and Pearson Likukela #355 below

Annety Likukela #359 below

What a sweet big sister!  She brought her siblings out to help them get sponsors.  If you would like to sponsor one or all of the Likukela siblings, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Michelo family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me that she was Dorren Michelo .Asked the relationship she had with the child. The lady told me that the child in the video was hers. I asked the mother if the child was in school and she told me that her child was attending the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center in Manyana. Asked what help the child required in school. The mother said the child needed shoes, books, a uniform, food etc. The mother told me that the child was suffering from chest pains and eyes problems.

This is Best Michelo #1092.  His eye problem reminds me so much of Alex (Alex's opposite eye is injured).  He needs treatment to see what's going on.  If you would like to sponsor Best for $9 a month, or provide him with a check up for $10, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Birthday Kids! Jan 29

Today's birthday boy is Nchimunya Chiyuni, #504, who is turning 16 today. He's in 7th grade and hopes to be a teacher when he's older. He lives with his parent and 8 siblings, and he helps around the house by herding cattle. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Jenny Michelo family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me she was Jenny Michelo the grandmother to the children. I asked the lady to introduce the children and she told me that the child in the middle was Brian Chidila while the other boy was Fred Mweemba. Asked the lady what support these children needed. The lady told me that she was appealing for someone to support her grandchildren’s education through the purchase of books,uniforms,shoes etc.
Asked what grades the children were doing, the lady told me that the children were attending the CHILDHOPE Manyana supported ECCDE centre. I asked the lady if the children had any health complications. The lady in the video told me that Brian was suffering from stomach pains and continuous headache while Fred had complications with his body. He spent most of the time sleeping.

Brian Chidila #975 above and Fred Mweemba #976 below

To sponsor one of Mrs. Michelo's grandsons, or to pay for them to receive a check up, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Jelina Malambo family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video to introduce herself. She told me that she was Jelina Malambo the grandmother to the children in the video. Asked the names of the children. She told me that the girl wearing pink blouse was Maureen Moonga while the one wearing a pink and white dress was Ophen Mutemwa. Asked her if the children were school. She told me that the children were at Hakwambwa School. I asked the lady how the children can be assisted in school. She told me that the children would require uniforms, school fees, food, shoes etc.
Asked about the health of the children. The lady told me that Maureen had body complications in that she normally has diarrhea, chest pain and leg pain. She went on to tell me that the girl is normally in and out of the hospital. She then told me that Ophen was suffering from headache, chest and stomach pains. The lady said she was looking for someone to help her grandchildren because she could not manage due to her bad health.

 Maureen Moonga #973 above and Ophen Mutemwa #974 below

To sponsor one or both of these beautiful girls, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Birthday Kids! Jan 28

Above is Twaambo Choomba, #892, who is turning 6 years old today. She is part of the CHZ Early Learning program. She enjoys drawing and pottery. She dreams of being a nurse when she's older. You can help her reach her goal by sponsoring her for just $9 a month.
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Below is Sidney Makina, #296, who is turning 16 today. He's in 9th grade so this is his last year to be part of the sponsorship program. He hopes to be a doctor when he grows up but his mother is a single parent who struggles to provide for Sidney and his 7 siblings. You can help Sidney and his family by sponsoring Sidney for either $9 or $15 a month.

We also want to wish a happy 9th birthday to sponsored youth Lucia Moonga!

Chisobwa family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
The lady in the video told me that she was Cathreen Malya n’gombe. I asked the relationship she had with the children. The lady told me that the child wearing white, blue dress was her granddaughter while the child in uniform was her son. The grandchild’s name was Cecilia Maambo while the son’s name was Clement Maambo. Asked if the children were in school. The lady told me that both children were attending the Manyana CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center.I asked what help the children were looking for .The lady told me that she was appealing for someone to support children’s education through the purchase of shoes, bags, uniform etc. Asked about the health of the children. The lady told me that Clement was suffering from stomach pains while Cecilia was suffering from high body temperature.

 Cecilia Maambo #1082 above and Clement Maambo #1088 below

To sponsor either or both of the Maambo children, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Chisengele family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
The lady in the video told me that she was Selina Chisengele, the mother to the child in the video. Asked if the child was in school. The mother told me that the child was attending CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center in Manyana. I asked what support the child needed in school. The mother told me that she would appreciate if her child’s education was supported through the purchase of books, shoes, uniforms, paying school fees etc. Asked what health complications the child had. The mother told me that her child was suffering from continuous stomach ache.

Namalambo Chisengele #962 can be sponsored for only $9 a month.  To sponsor Namalambo, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Chikandi family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady to introduce herself and she told me that she was Dorice Hakapabila the mother to the children in the video. I asked her to introduce the children and this is what she had to say:
The girl in the pink dress is Beauty Hakapabila while the boy in the middle is Elvis Chikandi. The boy wearing a green T-shirt is Jimmy Chikandi. I then asked the lady to tell me the grades of the children and she said that Beauty is preschool, Jimmy is 2nd grade, and Elvis is 4th grade. Asked about the health of the children, the mother told me that Elvis was suffering from stomach pains while Jimmy had eye problems.
His sight was not good and he has been finding it difficult in class. She told me that Beauty had complications with her ears and she is appealing for someone to help her children by providing them with a medical check up. Asked for education support that the children required, the lady told me that the children needed uniforms,books,shoes etc.

 Beauty Hakapabila #985 above and Elvis Chikandi #984 below

 Jimmy Chikandi #983 below

To sponsor either of these 3 children or to provide a medical checkup for them, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Nchimunya family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the picture what her name was. She told me that she was Purity the mother to the children in the video. I asked her the names of the children and she told me that the child next to her wearing a white blouse was Docus Nchimunya while the girl in the middle is Vanessa Nchimunya.She told me that the child at the far end wearing pink T-shirt is Latricia Minali. Asked as to whether the children were in school, the lady told me that the children were in school at Simwaba. She told me that the children were suffering from Malaria. The lady says she would appreciate having her children helped with their education in terms of purchasing book, pencils, shoes, uniforms etc. The mother to the children also told me that she needed some food for the children since it was difficult for her to support the children alone.

Vanesa Nchimunya #394 above and Latricia Minali #726 below

Docus Nchimunya #989 below

You can find the profiles of all 3 girls on the primary girls sponsorship page.  If you would like to sponsor one of these girls for only $9 a month, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com 

Moonde family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me that she was Patricia Moonde who lives in Simwaba asked the lady what relationship she had with the children in the video. She told me that the children in the video were hers. I asked the lady the names of the children and she told me that the smallest child she was carrying was Rachel Moonde attending CHILDHOPE ECCDE centre at Simwaba. She then told me that the eldest child in the video was Moonde Moonde doing his grade 2 at Mbiya basic school. She is appealing for education uniforms, books, pencils etc.I asked Moonde how he wanted to be helped with his education. He responded as the mother did but also said he needed a goat. The mother told me that Moonde Moonde had difficulties with is breathing.

Moonde Moonde #990 above and I do not yet have the photo for Rachel Moonde.  If you would like to sponsor either of these two children for $9 a month, or provide them with a medical checkup for a one time cost of $10, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Malambo family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was. She told me that she was Rona Hachiwa from Simwaba community. Asked the relationship she had with the child. She told me that the child in the video was hers. Asked what grade the child was doing .She told me that the child was doing grade 6 Simwaba basic school. Asked about the health of the child, the mother said that the child had complications with his eyes. She has tried to seek medical attention to the child but there has not been any change. She went on to say that the child had Asthma. I asked her what education support the child required .She told me that the child needed books, uniform, bag, pencils since she cannot afford. She said that the father to the child passed on and it was difficult to look after the child.

Nyanga Nzombola #122  needs a sponsor.  It is only $9 a month to provide him with the health and educational benefits he needs.  $10 will get him a medical check up!  If you would like to sponsor Nyanga, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Hamanyanja family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the lady what her name was. She told me that she was Beatrice Hamanyanja and was the mother to the children in the video .I asked her to introduce the children and she told me that the girl in white blouse was Busiku Mboozi while the girl wearing a black blouse was Lister Mboozi. She told me that the boy in the video was Mweenda Moonga. Asked what grades the children were doing. The mother is appealing for education support for the children through paying fees, purchasing uniform, shoes and school bag I asked the children how they would want to be helped and they also stated as their mother did. I also asked the lady how the health of the children was .She told me that Mweenda Moonga was suffering from ear pain as they have been passing puss for a long time now. She said this has affected his hearing. She also said that the boy’s body temperature get high and then he develops rash around his body .She is appealing for someone to help her child get treated.

Adorable Gladys has been sponsored for a few months now.  She would like to see her sisters and brother be able to attend distribution, too.

Mweenda Moonga #994 above needs medical treatment immediately

Lister Mboozi #118 above and Busiku Mboozi #151 below

To sponsor any one of these students for $9 a month, or to provide a medical exam for only $10, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Handson Moomba family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the man in the video what is name was. He told me he was Handson Moomba from Chalimbana community and the child in the video was his. I then asked him if the child was in school. He then told me that the child attends the CHILDHOPE Chalimbana supported ECCDE centre. He told me that the child needed education support in terms of books, uniforms, shoes etc. I asked him how the health of his child was. He told me that the child had Malaria most of the time.

Name: Rebbeca Hanyama Moomba

*Not Sponsored*
Child #: 900

Sex: Female

DOB: 8/2/2005

Grade: ECCDE

Wants to be a nurse

Speaks Tonga

Favorite Subject: drawing

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Pastime: playing with toys

Lives in Chalimbana with her grandmother, 1 brothers and 5 sisters

Chores: washing plates

Health is: serious- needs a mosquito net ASAP

To sponsor Rebbeca for only $9 a month, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Birthday Kids! Jan 24

Today's birthday boy is Lubasi Kamungomo, #134, who is celebrating his 9th birthday today. He's in second grade, where is favorite subject is math. He lives with his grandmother and 2 brothers. He likes playing soccer in his free time. Lubasi can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Edith Chibilika family

Translation by Chim:
During the interview the lady in the video told me that she was Edith Chibilika the auntie to the girl in the video. She told me that the girl`s name is also Edith Chibilika.She told me that both parents to the child are dead and she is the one taking care of the girl. According to her story she says life has not been easy for her. Asked as to whether the girl was in school. The lady told me that the girl was doing grade 3 at Simwaba basic school. What help the child needed in school? The Auntie told me that she would appreciate anyone who would help the child with shoes, books, blankets, food etc.I asked the girl the same question and she told me what the Auntie said. Asked as to whether the child needed health attention. The lady told me that the girl needs her eyes checked as she was having complications with them.

Edith Chibilika #988 can be sponsored for only $9 a month by sending an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Wise Chiinda family

Translation by Chim:
I asked the man in the video what his name was and he told me that he was Mr. Wise Chiinda. Asked him what relationship he had with the children in the video. He told me that three of the children in the video were his, while the fourth one was his grandchild. The boy wearing white shirt was Emmanuel Chiinda the son, while the girl wearing a green dress was Margret Chiinda the daughter. He also told me that Darlington Chiinda (Ngandu) the boy wearing navy blue shirt was his. He told me that the smallest boy by the name of Hilary Hamabenda was the grand child. Asked him if the children had health complications. He told me that his grand child had rash all over his head which he does not understand how it came. He told me that Margret has a growth in the stomach since she was born. He said Darlington had Asthma while boy Emmanuel was suffering from Malaria a lot of the time.

Name: Hilary Hamabenda

*Not Sponsored*

Child #: 1142

Sex: Male

DOB: 12/4/2000

Grade: 4

Wants to be a teacher

Speaks Tonga

Favorite Subject: numbers

Favorite Color: red/black

Favorite Pastime: free play

Lives in Simwaba with his grandfather, 1 brothers and 3 sisters

Chores: farming

Health is: fair

Name: Margret Chiinda

*Not Sponsored*

Child #: 705

Sex: Female

DOB: 1/10/1999

Grade: 5

Wants to be a nurse

Speaks English/Tonga

Favorite Subject: science/math

Favorite Color: green/blue

Favorite Pastime: soccer

Lives in Simwaba with her parents, 3 brothers and 5 sisters

Chores: farming

Health is: fair

The other two students are 9th grade students.  If you would like to help any of these 4 children, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Birthday Kids! Jan 23

Today's birthday girl is Collins Mweene, #120, who is turning 15 today. She is in 8th grade and hopes to be a teacher when she's older. She likes studying math and playing netball. She lives with her uncle and 5 siblings. She can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

Florence Chiinda #707

Translation by Chim:
I asked the girl in the video what her name was. She told me that she was Florence Chiinda doing grade 9 at Simwaba basic school. She is appealing for someone to sponsor her education through the purchase of books, uniforms, shoes, paying fees etc. She told me that without sponsorship, it will be difficult for her to fulfil her dream of wanting to become a doctor. She says when she is educated; she will be able to take care of herself and her family members.

Florence can be sponsored for $9 or $15 a month.  To sponsor Florence, send an e-mail to macandmic@gmail.com

Malambo family 2

Translation by Mr. Chim Mvula:
I asked the lady in the video what her name was .She told me that she was Previous Hachiwa. Asked the relationship with the children and she told me that they were her sister’s children. I asked her if the children in the video were in school. She told me that the oldest boy in the video was not in school because he was born mute. The lady told me the boy likes farming. So, she is appealing for someone to help him excel in farming. She said the oldest boy also loves animals. Asked about the oldest girl in the video. She told me that the oldest girl in the video was doing grade 7 at Simwaba basic school. She is appealing for the support of this girl since the father died. The smallest girl attends the CHILDHOPE supported ECCDE center in Simwaba.

Name: Annita Hachiwa

*not sponsored*

Child #: 123

Sex: Female

DOB: 12/14/1996

Grade: 7

Wants to be a nurse

Speaks Tonga/English

Favorite Subject: mathematics

Favorite Color: black

Favorite Pastime: netball

Lives in Simwaba with her mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters

Chores: washing dishes
Health is: Fair

Name: Mangunje Hachiwa

Child #: 995

Sex: Male

DOB: 11/2/1993

Grade: NA

Wants to be a farmer

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Pastime: soccer

Lives in Simwaba with his parents and 3 sisters

Chores: herding cattle

Health is: Fair- Mute

Name: Elizabeth Haakazemba

Child #: 956

Sex: Female

DOB: 8/30/2007

Grade: Nursery

Speaks: Tonga

Favorite Subject: Numbers

Wants to be a teacher

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Pastime: playing with toys

Lives in Simwaba with her parents, grandmothe and 1 sister

Chores: picking plates

Health is: Fair

Birthday Kids! Jan 22

Today's unsponsored birthday girl is Mutinta Han'Gandu, #115, who is turning 15 today. She is in 9th grade, so this is her last year to be part of the sponsorship program. She hopes to be a teacher when she's older. She lives with her mother and 7 siblings. She can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month. UPDATE: Mutinta is sponsored! Thank you!!
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We also want to wish a happy 11th birthday to sponsored youth Edward Mupopoli!
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PS. Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but today is also Heather's birthday and her youngest daughter, Morgan's, 4th birthday.

Bubala family Manyana

Translation by Chim:
The lady in the video told that me she is Everness Hachilala and the child in the video is Cacious Bubala her grandchild. Asked what help the child would need. The lady is appealing for education support of the child through the purchase of school uniforms, books; pencils etc .The lady said that she is confused as to how to look after the child because the lady in the video is also terminally ill. Asked about the health of the child.
The lady told me that the child had complications which needed immediate attention through an operation. She cannot take the child for an operation due to lack of funds.She is appealing for someone to support the child’s health through an operation and the eye complications he has. Besides, the child in the video is terminally ill.

I was going through my usual task of uploading photos, attaching the child's story and profile and putting everything together.  As you know I see hundreds of children come through my inbox.  Some grab me immediately, and this little guy is one whose story captured my heart and I could not let go.  I e-mailed 2 wonderful ladies who have sponsored children with health issues and told them about him.  This is the kind of child that really needs more than one sponsor- he needs surgery and love.  His mother and grandmother are dying and he is sick as well... Wow!  So, when I told the other 2 ladies, they were completely in it as well.  One even had the name "Bubala" on their mind all week (how wild is that?!) 
Cacious is now sponsored by 3 women who are ready to shower him with love, letters, health care, and gifts!!  We are going to start with giving him the gift of a visit with the doctor at Mazabuka hospital.  =)