When your life comes to an end, what do you want to be remembered for? Many will be remembered as devoted spouses, parents, and friends. But is being remembered enough? We all…
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,…
Letter writing is an amazing way to build a connection between you and your sponsored student. Want to know how you can put a smile on their face? You received some information…
Did you know that Family Legacy staffs over 900 Zambians that make our programs, schools, and experiences work successfully? Our amazing staff is passionate about their work and ensures that your…
More than just school buildings, our Legacy Academy program takes a multi-faceted approach to education and holistic care. The Legacy Academy network of schools is our largest program and serves more than…
At Family Legacy, we believe that transformational and generational change is complex, but with God’s grace, all things are possible. We’ve seen the impact our programs and sponsorship have on the lives…
Looking for ways to share your sponsorship journey? We love it when sponsors want to help us advocate for more unsponsored students! See below for links to FAQs, videos, social media templates…
During this unprecedented time, it is important that the food supply to our Zambia children remains constant. To ensure this, you can help by hosting a Feed One event in your church,…
Meet Nelly, she is a bright young lady who is continuing to reach her God-given potential as she serves in our schools as a teacher with a full-circle story of our…
Camp Life 2018 was a powerful and moving experience for both alumni and new participants. We had countless miracles happen throughout the summer. Claire Coppola, a new participant from Boston Massachusetts, shared…
“When I first came here, I struggled to fit in and understand why this was for my good. I enjoyed my independence before coming here, and always thought of leaving this place…
“When I began searching the internet for mission trips I had a selfish desire to take my mind away from previous pain and was seeking personal healing. What I received, instead, is…
Zambia has made significant strides towards increasing access to education, however, the education system continues to be plagued with inadequate resources, poor education quality and low progression rates. (USAID 2020) While Zambia…
Understanding who a vulnerable or orphaned child is complex, but understanding what defines that classification is quite simple. Let’s start with the definitions: Orphan: a child below the age of 18 who…
HIV/AIDS remains the leading cause of death among Zambian adults between the ages of 15-59 years, with a higher infection rate in women than in men. In 2018, roughly 14.9 million children…
It was the summer of 2003 when Lahema first attended our annual Camp Life program. Family Legacy staff members were up-front leading songs for an excited sea of children. But there she…
“I love everything about being at school. This is the place I am most happy and receive the best care.” Esther is a seventh-grade student at Bauleni Legacy Academy. Well-spoken and full…
The Tree of Life children’s Village has begun developing its very own farm. This initiative is an extension of a newly developed trades program designed to teach children skills to help them…
Phan Huynh, previously an agnostic, had a life-altering experience at Camp Life 2018. Through his son, Ethan, God allowed Camp Life and the 10 young boys in his group to change His…
Early on Larry Craighead wondered – “what will it take to provide for these kids?” He may have thought that for his biological children, but this particular thought wasn’t for them. After…
We had the experience of a lifetime in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a country with the highest orphan rate per capita in the world, the 8th lowest life expectancy rate in the…
Family Legacy has impacted my life in more ways than one and I am so thankful for how they’ve loved and cared for me. I was just 14 years old when I…
“I have been attending Camp Life for 10 years now. Though there are too many memories and miracles to name within those years, there are always a few experiences that are truly…
“I’ve been back in the states now for almost two months, so I have had some time to reflect upon the sights, sounds, and people of Zambia. My heart has been forever…
“The first story I thought of was how God brought happiness into a moment of extreme sadness on the last day of Camp Life. My group and I were sitting at our…
“In Summer 2020, our family was to serve in Zambia for the first time as a party of five. Having to postpone our trip to 2021 has been very difficult although we…
“When I was younger, I used to go to school but had to stop because we could not afford school fees. Life was not easy for me to get a quality education,…
“My life before going to school at Family Legacy was not stable. It was challenging in terms of paying for my school fees since my grandparents had no means and they were…
In 2009, Erin and Chris traveled to Zambia to experience Camp Life with 10 excited children from the communities around Lusaka, the capital city. Many children in Zambia live in serious and…
