Namumu Orphanage Center - November Update
Siavonga, Zambia
After COVID-19 forced schools in Siavonga, Zambia to close, they have reopened recently and some are offering online learning. In response to a request from the Namumu Orphan Center (NOC), The Outreach Foundation was able to provide $2,000 so that the secondary school children could access classes virtually.
With that $2,000, the director was able to purchase five computers, one smartphone, a modem, and a large bundle of internet usage time. With your support for Namumu, through The Outreach Foundation, you have enabled five high school girls to stay in school and learn virtually. With that $2,000 you have made an impact in the lives of these children and their community and country, beyond your imagining. THANK YOU for your generosity in support of the children at Namumu.
It has been said that education is the most empowering force in the world. It creates knowledge, builds confidence, and breaks down barriers to opportunity.
This will be true for those five high school girls.
And this is true of Morris Ccuka, a 17-year old at Namumu.
His father died when he was 11. His father had been the pillar of the family and when he was gone poverty grabbed them.
Morris dropped out of school to help support his family in the fishing business. They were very poor. He longed for an education, to better himself and his family. Four years ago, he learned about Namumu Orphanage Center and gained admission. And he has worked hard at his studies ever since.
Despite all his personal setbacks, Morris has excelled academically. He is one of the best pupils and scored high marks on his exams. This qualified him to be selected for boarding school at Siavonga Secondary School. (Morris Ccuka is one of the 17 children at NOC and one of the five boys at Siavonga Secondary School.)
He is now in the ninth grade and ranks top of his class. He aspires to become a teacher to help others learn.
Morris says, “I am studying very hard to pass to the tenth grade despite this COVID-19 which has affected the academic calendar badly. I pray to God for most of the things to get back to normal.”
“I wish to sincerely commend Namumu Orphanage Center and The Outreach Foundation for their continued financial support which has enabled me and my fellow orphans to forge ahead in our education. Without their assistance rendered to us out of tireless efforts and love, some of us would be only fishermen, and perhaps indulging ourselves in illicit activities. We give credit also to the Namumu Orphanage Center management and Board for advocating for our sponsorship. May God bless you all abundantly and long live NOC.”
Your gifts to support vulnerable children at Namumu are making a life-changing difference. Thank you.
Frank Dimmock
Africa Mission Specialist
Read more about Namumu Orphanage Center HERE.
THE NEED
The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts totaling $20,000 to feed, clothe, offer medical care, and education support for the children at Namumu. You may make a gift HERE or by sending a check to our office.
Namumu Orphanage Center teachers