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August 29, 2022
Earlier this year, Evan’s* and Melissa’s* home collapsed in the heavy rains. The local Hands at Work team in Chisamba organised for a simple house to be rented for them until the rains subside and their home can be rebuilt. The new home is being built with burnt bricks and a strong iron roof to withstand the weather. Though Evans and Melissa are still vulnerable, they are loved, and they are in such a better place thanks to the kindness and generosity of a neighbour and their heavenly Father. – Chisamba Community, Zambia
March 11, 2022
In February, many areas in Southern Africa experienced high winds and heavy rainfall. In Zambia, the Kabwe and Chisamba regions were hit very hard. There has been significant damage caused to a number of homes within the communities where Hands serves. In some cases, homes collapsed in the night, leaving families with nowhere to go. Mary, pictured here, is the Primary Caregiver for one of these families in the Chisamba region.
When the local Hands at Work team in Chisamba, alongside the Regional Support Team and the Care Workers, began walking in the community, they discovered that there were families whose homes were in danger of collapsing.
Mary’s home was one of those homes. What had been a small crack in her mud-brick home was getting worse as the rains came down. Care Worker Brenda came to check on Mary and her family and invited them to come and stay in her own home for a few nights, out of concern that Mary’s house would collapse.
The next morning, when they returned to Mary’s house, the roof had caved in and one of the walls had crumbled in the night. It was an answer to prayer that the family had been in the safety of Brenda's home when their house fell.
January 10, 2021
Towards the end of 2020, construction on the Life Centre buildings in Chisamba and Mulenga Communities in Zambia were completed. Pray that these buildings will stand as a beacon of hope to the rest of the community. Pray that each of these buildings will be a place where the most vulnerable children can feel safe to come and share their challenges with the Care Workers.
October 28, 2020
Last week the boys from Chisamba spent the week at Kachele, going deeper in their understanding of the Jesus We Know. At the end of this time, two of the boys made the decision to commit their lives to Christ, and were baptised.
October 24, 2020
In 2017, during 40 Days of Prayer, Hands at Work around the world learned the story of Jonah and his family. Earlier this year, due to struggles in the family, Jonah and his brother were sent hours away to live with an uncle, to help maintain the family farm. Committed to fighting for the lost one, and understanding the importance of having a safe and loving environment, the local Hands at Work team in Kabwe, together with the Care Workers, met with the family a number of times to understand the story and to make a plan to bring Jonah and his brother home. Pictured here are Jonah and his brother, back in Chisamba, dressed in their new school uniforms and ready for what the future has in store.
September 21, 2020
At the beginning of the second week of the Discipleship and Skills programme in Chisamba Community, Zambia, the boys have begun to build relationships with each other and learn about Jesus.
Please pray for unity, confidentiality and a spirit of openness amongst the boys as they share their stories and lives.
August 2, 2019
Chisamba Community, Zambia.
When six-year-old Brian’s* mother was pregnant with him, his father left the home, denying that Brian was his son. Then, at only eight months old, Brian’s mother left her son. Since then, Brian has lived with his ageing grandmother, Mildred*. With little means to provide for her grandson, life was extremely challenging for the small family. When local volunteer Care Workers in Chisamba heard Brian’s story and saw the family’s vulnerability, they invited baby Brian to the Care Point. The care that Brian has received extends far beyond just his physical needs.
Initially, when Brian started coming to the Care Point, he wouldn’t smile and the hurt and anger of being rejected by his parents was evident. With God’s strength, the Care Workers didn’t give up on him, and instead committed to helping Brian work through his pain and start a journey towards healing. Regularly, Brian and Mildred are visited in their home by their Care Worker, Winfrieda, who brings support and encouragement. The transformation in Brian’s life can be seen by the smile on his face and his desire to play with his friends at the Care Point. Mildred shares that “since the Care Workers have helped me, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel.”
50 of the most vulnerable children in Chisamba receive a daily meal, access to education and access to basic health care.
This thatched hut is used for cooking and storage in Chisamba community.
The children wait patiently as one of the Care Workers fills up a bucket of water.
August 18, 2018
Krumwiede Church Team, we appreciate your faithfulness in continuing to love and support the Care Workers and the most vulnerable children in Chisamba Community, Zambia, and your willingness to learn and be challenged.