Visiting the Land that Thunders- a short trip to Zambia

  What a great joy to be invited by my friend and Director of Reaching Generations - Glynis Crawford and to join her on a work trip to Zambia Africa. She overseas a unique program that allows financial sponsors in the US to help orphans in 7 different countries in Africa to stay with an African family or church members rather than be placed in an orphanage. The monthly sponsorship of $25.00 provides the child with educational costs, food or other things that they or the family might need along with care, nurturing and accountability through the local church.

Glynis and a new little friend

  Our adventure began in Oklahoma City and ended 8807 miles later in Lusaka the capital of land locked Zambia. It has a total population of 14 million with over 1 million living in the capital. The average yearly wage is $1473.00 per capita and for some its less than $1.00 a day. 80% of the country are literate with English as their primary language. They are very poor with limited access to water and sewage. Zambia is blessed with 3 major rivers and the 7th Wonder of the World- Victoria Falls.

  My job was to assist Glynis as the non professional videographer and anything else she needed along the way. Of course I had the fun of meeting the children and making friends with the local women that helped at the church in Lusaka.