Overview of the Communities we serve in Lusaka

Zambia is located in the southern region of the African continent, bordered by 8 different countries including Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana. Lusaka, the capital city is located in the central part of the country and also happens to be the most populous due to the jobs and infrastructures that it contains. While being one of the second largest producers of copper, Zambia ranks among other countries with the highest levels of poverty and inequality globally. Approximately more than 58% of Zambia’s population earns less than the international poverty line average of $1.90 a day.

At Family Legacy, we seek to help families and children break the cycle of poverty and serve heavily in 17 different communities that surround Lusaka, where many of the families afflicted by poverty live. Having an understanding and knowledge of the communities and where the children live and are exposed by is important to help connect and encourage a student as they pursue an education and rise out of poverty.

Each community has different unique factors depending on location, tribes, and difficulties they face. Outlined below are specifically the communities that Family Legacy operates around and we are excited to share some interesting and important information about them with you.

Bauleni Key Facts:

• Southeast region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 5
• Children in Bauleni Legacy Academy Program: 527
• Community Struggles: Alcoholism, Drugs, High Poverty Levels, Unwanted Pregnancies

Chaisa Key Facts: 

• The northern region of Lusaka
• Approx. Population: 19,858
• The average number of members per household: 8
• Children in Chaisa Legacy Academy Program: 586
• Community Struggles: Alcoholism, Prostitution, Violence, Drugs, Poverty

Chawama Key Facts: 

• Southwest region of Lusaka
• Approx. Population:
• The average number of members per household: 8
• Children in Chawama Legacy Academy Program: 1035
• Community Struggles: Poor sanitation,  alcoholism, drug use, female education

Chainda Key Facts: 

• Eastern region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 6
• 1500 children in Chainda Legacy Academy Program
• Community Struggles: Theft,  Drug abuse, Alcoholism

Garden Key Facts: 

• Southwest region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 7
• Approx. 800 students in the Garden Legacy Academy program
• Community Struggles: Lack of basic facilities, unemployment/poverty, alcoholism

George 

• The western region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 7-9
• Approx. 589 students in the George LA program
• Community Struggles: importance on education, crime, early marriages/early pregnancies

Ibex Hill 

• The western region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 6
• Approx. 500 students in Ibex Hill LA program
• Community Struggles: illiteracy, poverty, alcoholism

John Leing

• Northwest region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 8
• Approx. 450 students in John Leing LA program
• Community Struggles: child labor, hunger, alcoholism, early pregnancy

Kabanana

• The northern region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 9
• Approx. 700 students in the Kabanana LA program
• Community Struggles: unemployment, electricity/ bad, alcoholism, child abuse

Kamanga

• Northwest region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 8
• Approx. 450 students in Kamanga LA program
• Community Struggles: alcoholism/drugs, prostitution, early pregnancies, unemployment

Kanyama 

• The western region of Lusaka
• Approx. population: 160,000
• The average number of members per household: 6
• Approx. 420 students in Kanyama 1 LA program
• Community struggles: poor quality houses, poor sanitation, crime, drug abuse

Lusaka West

•  Western Region of Lusaka 
• The average number of members per household: 10
• Approx. 750 students in the Lusaka West LA program
• Community Struggles: lack of running water, alcoholism, teenage pregnancies

Matero

• Northwestern Region of Lusaka
• Approx population: 55,629
• The average number of members per household: 6
• Approx. 362 students in the Matero LA program
• Community Struggles: alcoholism, drug use, poor sanitation, unemployment

Misisi

• The southeastern region of Lusaka
• Approx. population: 80,000+
• The average number of members per household: 8
• Approx. 900 students in the Misisi LA program
• Community struggles: unemployment, alcohol/drug abuse, teen pregnancy

Mtendere

• The western region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 9
• Approx. 600 students in Mtendere LA program
• Community struggles: Lack of water, alcoholism, early marriages, poverty

Ngombe

• The northern region of Lusaka
• The average number of members per household: 6
• Approx. 400 students in Ngombe LA program
• Community struggles: unemployment, drug abuse, early child marriages, single mother households

To learn more about Zambia and how you can get involved, send us an email at sponsorships@familylegacy.com.