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, medical care and life skills. As a sponsor, you will be able to see your impact firsthand through letters and photos from your child.
Our Sponsorship Program is Comprised of…
57
Primary Students
56
Secondary Students
12
University Students
We currently have sponsors for all 113 primary and secondary students in our sponsorship program; however, we are still very much in need of sponsors for our university students. Six of our twelve 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 will begin the second year of her three-year diploma program. 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.
Precious - $570
Precious was accepted into FHCI’s Sponsorship Program in 2018 when she entered grade eleven, and she graduated in December 2019. Precious began studying Nursing at the Livingstone School of Nursing in January 2021. Precious lives with her four siblings and her mother – an unemployed single mother of five who struggles to support her children. If Precious does not have a sponsor she will have to drop out of University. 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. Precious is in the second year of her three-year nursing program and she is excited to start working as a nurse once she graduates.
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.
Kellie - $1500
Kellie Njekwa is our Administrative Coordinator. Kellie and our CEO, Director, and Founder, Samantha, work closely together to oversee all 125 students in the Sponsorship Program and University Program. Kellie oversees the Breakfast Program in Muke Village along with the Lunch Program for our sponsored students. Kellie also oversees our Preschool and Grade One program at Chibule Village School. In addition to program management and oversight, Kellie handles administrative tasks, such as filing report forms, receipts, thank you letters, and other documents for the students. She also accompanies the students in our program who have medical issues to the hospital to ensure they receive the necessary medical attention. Kellie works one on one with our students who have learning disabilities and she also counsels the students in our program who are struggling. These are just a few of the many tasks Kellie is responsible for. Our organization could not do what we do without Kellie. She is the glue that holds FHCI together and she acts as the liaison between the community and the organization, voicing the commynity’s needs to Samantha so that the organization can better meet the collective and individual needs of the vulnerable community in Livingstone. In order meet the financial requirements outlined in Kellie’s contract in accordance with the Labour Laws in Zambia, we need an additional $1,500 in 2022 to pay Kellie the wages she deserves. To read more about Kellie click here.
Mwaka - $1050
Mwaka Mushabati is our Lead Project Coordinator. In addition to being directly responsible for tutoring twenty - one primary students in our Sponsorship Program, monitoring their attendance, performance in the classroom, medical needs, and home environment, then communicating these details and needs to our Administration Team (our Administration Team is comprised of Kellie and Samantha), Mwaka is also responsible for overing seeing our other Project Coordinators to ensure they stay on task and to assist them with any needs they may have. Mwaka acts as the liaison between the Project Coordinators and the Administration Team. If the Project Coordinators have any concerns or issues, they speak to Mwaka, who in turn, informs the Administration Team. Mwaka is also responsible for assisting Kellie with some of her administrative tasks, when needed, and for ensuring that the Project Coordinators are able to carry out their responsibilities in an effective manner. In order to meet the financial requirements outlined in Mwaka’s contract, in accordance with the Labour Laws in Zambia, we need an additional $1,050 in 2022 to pay Mwaka the wages she deserves. To read more about Mwaka click here.
Samuel - $900
Samuel Imasiku is our most senior Project Coordinator beneath Mwaka. Samuel is directly responsible for tutoring twenty - one secondary students in our Sponsorship Program, monitoring their attendance, performance in the classroom, medical needs, and home environment, then communicating these details and needs to Mwaka - and directly to the Administration Team when necessary. Samuel has been a Project Coordinator for our organization since 2019. Samuel has a certificate in Early Childhood Education and a Diploma in Secondary Education with emphasis on English and Geography, although his favorite subjects to teach are Math and Science - more specifically Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In order meet the financial requirements outlined in Samuel’s contract, in accordance with the Labour Laws in Zambia, we need an additional $900 in 2022 to pay Samuel the wages he deserves. To read more about Samuel click here.
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.