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Expanding Kharis House to Reach 3 Times as Many Young Mothers in Zambia
One in three girls ages 13-16 become pregnant in Zambia, causing many to be expelled from school with little hope of completing their education. Without intervention, these young mothers face a future of poverty and limited opportunities. And many see abortion as the only answer to finishing their…
Peter’s Path to Becoming a Mechanic
Peter was alone and abandoned when he met our team in Zambia. His parents died and his extended family left him, so our team provided safe housing and holistic, Gospel-centered care. When Peter started going to school, our team nurtured his unique skills and interests, eventually leading him…
Looking Back, Roydah Sees God’s Love
We met Roydah when she was 15 years old. After becoming pregnant, our team welcomed her into our care. Before then, she lived with her aunt and didn’t have enough to eat. As she grieved the everyday necessities she had to live without, she began to seek comfort…
The Gift of Learning to Read and Write: Eunice’s Story
When Eunice was 8 years old, her father died, leaving her mother to care for four children alone. The oldest of her siblings, Eunice bore much responsibility with her mom. It was a continual challenge for Eunice’s mother to provide food and clothing for her children, let…
Reckless Love: How Bertha Found God to be Her Faithful Father
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjuznUEXU5Q Her father left when Bertha was just two months old. For a while, her father would visit once in a while for a few minutes, but then, when Bertha was 8, he stopped visiting altogether. Bertha internalized her father's absence, believing she was the reason she didn't…
Empowering Teenage Mothers in Zambia to Be Who God Created Them to Be
Below, our teammates in Zambia share what holistic care for vulnerable, young mothers and their babies can look like— Imagine nine babies under one year old in one place. Then, add nine teenage mothers. Life is full for our team at Kharis House. Day and night, we care…
Daka Didn’t Fight Malaria Alone | An Update from Zambia
Daka* was born into a loving family, the youngest of seven children. When he was young, his father passed away, leaving him and his six siblings to be raised by a single mother. As his mother struggled to provide, Daka was invited to attend Lifesong school in Zambia…
Rachael’s Long-Awaited Return to School | An Update from Zambia
Rachael* prayed and prayed she would be able to return to school. When God didn’t answer her prayer, she contemplated giving up on Him. Thankfully, our team at Kharis House in Zambia is committed to helping young mothers like Rachael grow in their faith through difficult times in…
Becoming a New Creation | An Update from Zambia
The new year brings a fresh start, a time when people around the world form new habits, set new goals, and find renewed hope. But as children of God, we don’t need to wait for the new year to live in freedom from the past. Orphaned and vulnerable…
Her Brother Carried Her to School Every Day. Now She’s About to Graduate.
Veronica's chances of graduating from school were slim. Only 27% of girls complete upper secondary school in Zambia; among the most economically poor children in Zambia, this number falls to only 3%. This was Veronica's story. During the day, Veronica's mother did piecework—odd jobs in the community—to help…