Celebrating Families of All Kinds!

May 15 was recognized by the UN as International Day of Families. On this day we recognize the impact of family on how we view the world and communicate with others. We also want to recognize that family can look very different to different people!

Our Zambian colleagues see blended families often, with grandmothers, aunties and non-related caregivers taking care of orphaned children after the heartbreaking loss of their parents. They are the reason we have community schools in three Copperbelt communities. Caregivers advocated for the children to be educated, seeing a brighter future if they could have a chance to learn. The schools now serve over 1,400 orphans and vulnerable children, and the PCSC (caregiver and teacher group) meetings are highly attended! Students’ families are still invested, involved, and inspired when it comes to education! Orphaned children attending our schools are also invited to join the Kafwa-led “Isubilo” (meaning hope) grief support group, where they can share their feelings with other children in a loving environment, play, and create a whole new type of family together. We are proud to have programs that celebrate and uplift families in Zambia! 

Let’s celebrate the diverse nature of families - related or created - and the love that is shared!