As in most African countries, the orphan problem in Zambia is great, with an estimate of over 1,000,000 orphans (8-10% of the population).

Some other stunning statistics:

• 1 out of every 5 individuals is HIV+.
• The average life expectancy is 30.5 years.
• 50% of Zambia’s population is under the age of 15.
• Only 10% of all children attend school regularly.

Geoffrey and Beauty Malwati have a vision of seeing these homeless children fostered by Christian caretakers and educated in a school that has yet to be built. Life International has embraced this vision, committing to help this dream of Geoffrey’s to become a reality by:

• offering financial assistance to those caretakers who are willing, but financially unable to care for orphaned children in addition to their already large families
• helping to select a plot of land and supporting the cost to build a schoolhouse
• offering prayer support to fight this battle