We are fortunate to have Priscilla and her son Andrew, who are our links with the Orphanage.
Andrew lives and works in Lusaka and he alerted us to a very dire situation right there on his doorstep.

 

Andrew writes: 

I first became aware of the Home of Happiness through a former fundraiser who encouraged my company, Paratus, to see how

it could sponsor.

It had been thought we would provide an internet link for the teachers, however on visiting the property, we realised internet was very far from what they needed.

Without much in the way of bedding or ablution facilities it was clear that very basic funding was required urgently.
Paratus and other donors donated an electric stove and some cash to start off with.
Ms Bernadette who is the founder, suffers from her own disabilities. She started to take in children with a range of disabilities from blindness, physical and the mentally handicapped.

More and more children were brought by desperate parents who were not able to look after them. The state offers no support and

it is up to the kindness of volunteers to ensure these children have a safe and happy home.
The Home of Happiness, even with its very limited resources,

is a very happy place to visit.

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St James Church continue to support this outreach project and our Lent Offerings will be donated to the Orphanage.