Bread Brings Education, Health and Hope

Bread Brings Education, Health and Hope By, Jessie Manzer on July 5, 2016 “Chawama is Yawama!” shout a group of children outside World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Lusaka, Zambia. Inside, bakers are preparing their daily fresh bread. Aside from their deliciously baked bread, Chawana bakery offers much more. It helps provide children with education and […]


Easter in Zambia

It takes courage to act. The Easter play performed by St. Abanoub students simply blew us away. We discovered some hidden talents in many of our children, in particular William, a quiet shy boy, who boldly took on the role of the main character – Jesus. The students were very resourceful. They used anything and […]


Our School Received a New Grant!

The Coptic Hospital along with our school for orphans in Zambia were invited to the International Women’s Club (IWC) of Lusaka’s Annual Charity Giving Ceremony on March 5, 2014 at Taj Pamodzi Hotel. Over 20 local based organizations received funds from IWC for the service work that they are doing in the community. This year […]


The Gift of Reading

As many of our children in upper elementary still struggle with basis reading skills, one of our teachers decided to offer extra lessons to students in need for two weeks during their vacation time. Check out the students’ responses:


Moment of Joy…

A friend asked me what was the one thing so far that touched me within the month that I have been here. I spoke about a young gentleman Bornface, who went to another crowded school before he came to ours (approx. 90 children in one classroom). Year after year the teachers at that school passed […]


A letter from Father Abraham in Zambia

Dear Meant to Live Foundation, We are so thankful to God that you chose to sponsor the orphans of Zambia (OZ Project).This means so much to the families, teachers and staff, school children, and all of us who get to see transformation and change in our communities every day here in Zambia. Sometimes the people […]