The Orphans
Tragic Facts:


Zambia has the
highest number of
orphans in the region.

One third, soon to be
half, of all children
have lost a parent,
while three quarters
of Zambian families
are caring for at
least one orphan.

UBUMI PROJECT - AFRICA

Located at :
Plot 7178, Nile Close
Off Nile Avenue, Riverside
Kitwe, Zambia
Southern Africa.

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What is Ubumi?

Zambia is an African Country located in the southern region. It has an estimated population of 12 million people and has over 70 local languages, though English is the official Language. One of the most popular local langauages is Bemba. Ubumi, therefore is a Bemba word meaning LIFE.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Ubumi project is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)established in 1997, with the aim of addressing the plight of orphans and vulnerable children. Its main objectives are;
  • to improve the living standards of orphans and vulnerable children through care and support
  • to strengthen extended families (guardians) through material and finanacial empowerment in income generating skills.
The Ubumi project is currently running two programmes:

  1. Ubumi as a Transit Home
  2. Ubumi as a Community Center

Managed By:Allan M. Chandalala
Mobile: 260 9690 6519
Last modified: Wednesday, 26-November-2003 12:00 GMT