Namwianga Mission's Haven helps vulnerable children survive and thrive. Children are placed in our care due to a family tragedy, most often the death of their mothers. We work with the local social welfare office to provide the best possible situation for each child

The first line of defense for babies who have lost a mother is the Milk Program. Namwianga supplies formula to more than 50 children who have families who are able to take care of them but need help providing formula.

Thousands of smart and capable Christian young people in Zambia never get a high school diploma. The costs of tuition, fees and boarding are too much for families living at or near the poverty level. And for many of those who do finish high school, college is out of the question. It’s just too expensive when families are concerned with providing the basics of food, shelter, and clothing.

Without an education, young adults have few options for breaking the cycle of poverty. Without educated leaders for the future, Zambia suffers, and the church suffers.

Zambia’s Southern Province suffered a devastating drought in 2018-2019. The area recorded the lowest seasonal rainfall since 1981. Most rural families rely on maize crops for food and as a source of cash. The drought destroyed the crops and also dried up existing surface water sources. Residents survived on roots and wild tree fruits—or they suffered from hunger. In communities without water wells, villagers had to travel farther and farther to find water. The water was often collected from polluted streams and ponds that animals also used.