Key Facts

Teenagers caring for siblings because parents died of HIV
Children eating lunch at school

The Problem:
    •    There are approximately 1.5 million orphans in Zambia.
    •    85% orphaned due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
    •    All are either single or double orphans living under difficult and harmful conditions.

 

Ebenezer  Student  House
Children's home when leaving school

In Zambia:
    •    Life expectancy is only 38 years and infant mortality is 98/1,000.
    •    86% of Zambians living below the poverty line.

 

Part of the Solution:  The Ebenezer Foundation will support:
    •    The primary school education of  350 (and growing) children affected by HIV/AIDS.
    •    A Health Room that provides counseling and access to medical facilities .
    •    Housing for 50 (and growing) children affected by HIV/AIDS.
    •    A  place of RESTORATION for abused and neglected children.

Ebenezer Student House
Children's home when leaving school