An exciting transformation is happening in the rural village of Siavonga, Zambia. The Namumu Orphanage Center is turning the old model upside down. The past practice was to bring children without parents or a home to live at the center.

Over the years, scores of children were nurtured, educated, and blessed with God’s Word at their campus. They were given a wholesome life, a brighter future, and a firm foundation in Christ.

For more than a quarter century, Namumu Orphanage Center welcomed children in Jesus’ name to their campus in Siavonga, Zambia. Many of these little ones lost their parents due to the AIDS epidemic. Through the years, the children were nurtured and educated. They worshiped and learned God’s Word. Eventually, they graduated, equipped to pursue life and a career.

Then things changed. Many African countries, including Zambia, now recognize that living with extended family or foster parents is essential for the growth of a child. Though the leaders of Namumu welcomed this new direction, it also brought them to a crossroads. Should they close their mission or transform it to meet the continuing needs of children?

In a time of transition, Namumu Orphanage Center is an oasis of health and life in their community. God is moving, and children are learning, growing, and flourishing thanks to your faithfulness. The following is just a glimpse of this inspiring environment for families. 

Graduation is not just a milestone. It’s a victory!  

In the serene town of Siavonga, Zambia, nestled along the shores of Lake Kariba, stands the Namumu Orphanage Center, a beacon of hope and love for countless children in need. Within its gates, three girls, Samalia Hamunyongo, Antia Samende, and Edina Sikavumbu, found not just a shelter but a family that embraced them as their own.