Compassion in Zambia

Zambia

Compassion partnership began 2023

EST. 2023

Mulibwanji! When you land in Zambia, you’ll experience God’s beautiful creation, from vast plateaus and wildlife-rich national parks to the iconic Zambezi River and Victoria Falls. In its neighbourhoods, you’ll meet people known for their warmth and hospitality and see stunning traditional crafts, including basket weaving, wood carving and beadwork.

Population

21 M

Capital city

Lusaka

Local time

Current Weather

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Distance to Australia

11,649 km

In Zambia, childhood is stolen by sickness. Malnutrition weakens children’s growth and development, and while many illnesses are treatable, poor access to medical care means they often become life-threatening. Without basic needs like clean water and proper hygiene met, the hope for a healthier future feels far away.

Poverty in Zambia

64%

of people live in extreme poverty

31%

of children under 5 have stunted growth

One third

of people do not have safe drinking water

Yet God's Church is on the move in Zambia. Local churches are places of healing, providing essential medical care and food support to help children recover from illness. They are leading a transformation in their neighbourhoods, providing clean water sources, safe sanitation facilities and critical hygiene training.

Compassion in Zambia

local church partners

10,766

children supported

424

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Maria and twins Michelle and Miracle

Change is happening across Zambia. Maria was struggling to feed her newborn twins Michelle and Miracle. Like millions of others in Zambia, drought meant their family would go to bed hungry. But the local church provided food packs at just the right time. Now she has planted crops that will feed her family into the future!

“Life was hard. We would eat at lunch and struggle to eat at supper. There was a time I lost hope with the drought and no food. While we were still struggling, the church stood by us. God made a way when there was no way. Food relief helped our lives stay strong despite the drought. My children are happy and healthy.”

Maria, mother of Michelle and Miracle

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Pray for the expansion of Compassion’s partnership with local churches across the country.

Pray for provision for families who rely on agriculture for food and income during times of drought. Ask that children will have the nutrition they need to be healthy.

Pray that children will grow up in stable and peaceful family and home environments.

Pray for more vocational training opportunities to equip youth in urban Zambia to become self-sufficient.

Pray that Zambia’s economy would develop, creating employment opportunities for skilled youth.