Winter Break - Zambia
Location: Ndola, Zambia
Dates: December 29, 2010 - January 16, 2011
Leaders: Tyler Carlson, Jenna Clements, Stefan Fritz, & Prof. Mary Trujillo
Partner: Hope Ministries and Spark Ventures
Cost: $3,175.00
Group Size:15 students
Application: Due November 15th Apply Here
Donate: Make a contribution here
Trip Description
Our time in Zambia will be one to remember. A large focus of this trip is building relationships with the Zambian people and sharing our love of God with them. You'll spend hours getting to know your host families, children at the orphanage, school, and neighborhood. Our time will also be spent on various construction projects and running a medical clinic for the students at the school. If you enjoy learning about African culture, dancing, playing with kids and connecting with people, we would love for you to join us!
Our Partner: Hope Fellowship Ministries
Hope Ministries Zambia has established an orphanage in Ndola, Zambia for children who have lost their parents because of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Currently it is a small house where about 20 children live. These children receive food, clothing and education, along with support for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Hope has recently purchased 5 acres of land where tehy plan to build a complex that will house 60 children. Hope Community School currently serves 150 children between the ages of 4 and 18. Hope hires teachers, provides school supplies and serves hot meals several times a week to the children. Visit Spark Ventures to learn more, see photos and watch videos of Hope Ministries' progress.
Country Overview
Zambia has moved from being a major copper producer and potentially of the of the continent's richest countries at independence in 1964 to one of the poorest. Difficulty in transitioning from colonialism, debt and disease has all contributed to the countries difficulties. About 63% of the Zambian people live on less than one dollar per day. At least one out of every seven Zambians is infected with HIV/AIDS, which means almost every family is affected by disease. Currently, Zambia has over one million orphans under the age of 18 years-old.
Helpful Links
Health Information for Travelers to Zambia
US State Department Country Profile
United Nations Development Program-Zambia
National Home Page of Zambia