Become A Sponsor
FHCI’s Sponsorship Program provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children in Zambia by investing in their education. In times of crisis, children in poverty are especially vulnerable and face numerous challenges. Your monthly, or annual gift will give your sponsored child access to life-changing benefits, such as educational support, nutritious meals, individualized medical care, and empowerment sessions. As a sponsor, you will be able to see your impact firsthand through letters and photos from your child. Click on the students below to read more about them and find one to sponsor!
Our Sponsorship Program is Comprised of…
57
Primary Students
55
Secondary Students
11
University Students
Primary Students
$285 per year or $47.5 per month (July - December)
Secondary Students
$370 per year or $62 per month (July - December)
Boarding Students
All our boarding students are sponsored for the 2022 school year. However, some of our boarding students will need sponsoring for the 2023 school year. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring!
In addition to needing sponsors for our students in grades one through twelve, we also need funding for our students in university. Four of our eleven university students are in need of sponsorship. You have the option to sponsor any of these students outright, but we understand that it can be difficult for individual sponsors to carry the full financial burden of a university student so we also accept one time donations, or a monthly donations of any amount. However much you choose to give will go a long way towards meeting these students’ educational needs and helping them to have a better future! You can read about our University students below.
Grace - $1, 800
Grace was accepted into FHCI’s Sponsorship Program in 2018 when she entered grade eleven, and she graduated in December 2019. In January 2021 Grace moved to Lusaka to attend Evelyn Hone College, where she is currently studying Pharmaceutical Medicine. Grace lost both of her parents at a young age and she was raised by her aunt. In February 2022 Grace began the second year of her three-year diploma program in February 2022. To cover all of Grace’s 2022 fees, $1,800 is needed but you can make a one time or re-occurring donation of any amount to support Grace.
James - $570
James was accepted into FHCI’s Sponsorship Program in 2018 when he entered grade 11. He continued in the sponsorship program in grade 12, and in December 2019 he graduated. James began studying Public Health at the Livingstone School of Nursing in July 2020. James lives with his eight siblings and his father, Moses. Moses is employed; however he does not make enough money to support his nine children. James is HIV positive and one of his sister’s is disabled. James is half way through the second year of his three year program.
Mercy- $570
Mercy was accepted into FHCI’s sponsorship program in 2018 when she entered grade 11. She continued in the sponsorship program in grade 12, and in December 2019 she graduated. Mercy began studying Nursing at the Livingstone School of Nursing in January 2021. Both of Mercy’s parents passed away so she was raised by her Aunt, Olivia. Olivia is unable to pay for Mercy’s school fees and if Mercy does not have a sponsor she will have to drop out of University. Mercy is at a critical age. Many of the girls in Zambia who drop out of school have a high risk of either being forced to marry a man who can support them or becoming pregnant at a young age. Mercy is in the second year of her three-year nursing program and she is excited to start working as a nurse once she graduates from the Nursing Program.
Newton - $915
Newton was accepted into FHCI’s sponsorship program in 2018 when he entered grade 11. He continued in the sponsorship program in grade 12, and in December 2019 he graduated. Newton began studying Human Resource Management at Victoria Falls University in January 2021. Newton lives with his mother, father, and five siblings. His father, Prosperine, is employed and works hard to support his six children. Newton’s parents are worried that he will be forced to drop out since they do not have enough money to cover all of his school fees. Newton is a very intelligent student and he is looking forward to get his diploma in Human Resource Management.
FAQs about our Sponsorship
+ How do I sponsor a child?
a. For new sponsors: Once you have read through the student profiles and found a student you would like to sponsor, click on the orange button underneath the student’s picture that says “Sponsor”. After clicking on this button, the check-out page will pop up and you will have the option to pay the full amount for your student, or to pay monthly. Once you select which option works best for you, click on the donate button on the bottom right of the screen then select your payment option. Once you complete the process, you will then receive a conformation email from us, meaning you have successfully completed the donation process and are now a sponsor!
b. For current sponsors: If you are currently sponsoring a student and want to continue to sponsor them for the 2022 school year, click on the button that says, “Renew your Sponsorship” in the top banner of the “Sponsor a Child” page. Read the information on the page, then click on the button on the bottom center of the page that says,“Renew your Sponsorship”. After clicking on the button, the check-out page will pop up and you will have the option to pay the full amount for your student(s), or to pay monthly. Once you select which option works best for you, select the amount you want to donate then click on the donate button on the bottom right of the screen. After you complete the checkout you will receive a conformation email from us!
+ How long does my sponsorshop last?
Sponsorship is done on a year-by-year basis. In October you will be asked if you would like to continue to sponsor your student for the upcoming school year, or if you would like us to find your student a new sponsor.
+ What if I need to make a change to my sponsorship?
You can make changes to your monthly giving anytime. Please contact our Care Team to adjust, delay, or cancel. And because of our on-going commitment to our children from the time of sponsorship through graduation, your child will continue to receive benefits from the program, and we will work to find them another sponsor as soon as possible.
+ Who is Free Haven Community Initiative?
Free Haven Community Initiative (FHCI) is a registered Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) located in Livingstone, Zambia that has four main areas of focus: Education, Nutrition, Health, and Empowerment. In order for the Zambian NGO to be successful, a non-profit organization called Free Haven Community Initiative, Inc. was formed in America to assist its Zambian counterpart. By organizing fundraisers, processing donations, and handling marketing strategies, this partnership makes it possible for the Zambian-based NGO to carry out its day to day functions and focus on its primary goals. The American non-profit is run by a board of directors. The people on this board volunteer their time to make the aforementioned tasks possible. In addition to the American team, the Zambian- based NGO has its own board of directors to manage the organization’s projects in Zambia.