Protected: 10 Things Students Do On School Break
In Zambia, students attend school January through December, with breaks in between three terms. From August 4th through September 4th, students have a month-long break and during this time they are busy with a variety of activities and chores. Unlike our families, where we plan school break vacations and adventures, children in Zambia are typically working to help their family make ends meet. Join us as we get a peek at just 10 things our students do during their school break.
An Encounter with Grace
My name is Jill. I was first introduced to African Vision of Hope 17 years ago, started volunteering and took my first Mission Trip to Zambia in 2008. I am now a part of the global African Vision of Hope team and I am so thankful to be the hands and feet of Jesus to these vulnerable children and families. It is my passion to bring their stories to light and partner with you to break the cycle of extreme poverty.
Never Too Late To Learn
Think back to when you were in eighth grade. Most of us were struggling with adolescence and all that comes with it. We typically had countless extracurricular activities and friends to keep us busy. Of course, who can forget preparing for high school? These memories are something we will never forget. There is a student in Zambia who has a unique story of her own educational journey, including how it is shaping the next generation.
A Miracle on Wheels
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be someone touched by Jesus? In the Bible, we see Jesus touching the leper, the paralytic, the sick and complete healing is brought to their body. Not only are their physical abilities restored, but the forgiveness of sins is granted. Jesus knew true healing goes beyond the physical. An African Vision of Hope student named Arthur has experienced the touch of Christ.
A Mother’s Dream
“I am really suffering. I don’t want this to happen to my children.”
Childhood, for many of us, are days we think back on with fondness. For the orphans and vulnerable children living in extreme poverty, childhood equates to burdens much too heavy for them to bear. When hearing the plea of Emily, a 25 year-old mother of three, we knew the world needs to hear her story.
From Orphaned to Comforted
Samuel’s life and testimony displays the very heartbeat and vision of African Vision of Hope, “So every Zambian child may be released from extreme poverty to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.” Samuel grew up as a child living in extreme poverty. Both of his parents died from AIDS and Samuel was living with his grandmother. Upon his arrival at African Vision of Hope school, Zambia was in the grips of a record breaking drought. Samuel’s grandmother, the sole provider for the family, could not afford to buy enough food each day; the situation was critical.
You are Saving Lives
God longs to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of His children. He is meeting the physical needs at every African Vision of Hope campus through Nurse Prudence.
