News & Stories

We’re celebrating a major milestone in Family Legacy’s vision to provide dignified, high-quality education to vulnerable children in Zambia: Lusaka West Legacy Academy has officially moved to its new, permanent campus! After…

  The following story was written by a graduate of the Legacy Academy program.  “My name is Arafat. I am now 22 years old, the middle child in a family of three…

  “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe.” Psalm…

  “I am free to run. I am free to dance. I am free to live for you. I am free.” Every Tuesday during Camp Life, American ambassadors hear these lyrics as…

A Sponsor and a Partner Reunite In 2012, Stephanie Beard attended a Family Legacy event hosted by her neighbor and felt an immediate connection to the work of the organization. This complemented…

The Nurse who Lives to Serve   Praise M. always dreamed of being a professional football player; admiring legends like Samuel Eto’o who played the same position he does. His eye for…

Two Girls Pursuit of Transformation    Broad smiles, elegant poise and confident charisma, these attributes describe two teenage girls who make an immediate impression. Tabitha M. and Jane K. are two sixteen-year-old…

Expressions of a Mother’s Love Florence Miti grew up in a loving home that gave her the opportunity to attend a reputable school, and she aspired to become a teacher. That all…

A Homage to the Hill Wellness Center The scenes initially appear to mimic a medical drama on television, but this one is void of props, million-dollar cameras and actors with makeup. This…

A Library Designed to Build Staff Members   Decision-making, problem-solving, team management and the provision of direction are just a few things that are required of leaders. To be an effective leader,…

Workshops Designed to Equip Effective Preaching Spiritual formation is one of the most important focuses in Family Legacy’s mission to enable children in Zambia to reach their God-given potential. When Jesus Christ…

Ngombe’s Legacy Academy School Culture Produces Success Engaged students, passionate teachers and high academic performances. These are attributes that are rightly accredited to Ngombe Legacy Academy, which has consistently received annual awards…

On the cusp of a much-anticipated transition, a young man rises early in the morning to ensure that he takes care of his responsibilities. In the next couple of months, he will…

A Photographer’s Story of a Transformed Life When Davis was still a child, his father walked out on him and his family, leaving his mother to raise three children on her own….

  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” – Psalm 139:14   At Family Legacy, we leave no stone unturned when ministering to our children. Many times in Zambia,…

  Camp Life is the cornerstone of Family Legacy’s mission to transform the lives of vulnerable and orphaned children in Lusaka, Zambia. It also serves as the entry point for every child…

For those who have a passion and a heart for mission work, there is a need to serve all over the globe. You can have a calling to your local community to…

Poverty. It’s a word that comes up quite often in humanitarian aid and relief organizations around the world. In many charitable settings, overcoming poverty or alleviating it is the question that has…

When you die, what do you want to be remembered for? Many will be remembered as a devoted spouse, parent and friend. But is simply being remembered enough? We all aspire to…

  Zambia is located in the southern region of the African continent, bordered by 8 different countries including Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana. Lusaka,…

Letter writing is an amazing way to build a connection between you and your sponsored student. Want to know how you can put a smile on their face? You received some information…

  Did you know that Family Legacy staffs over 900 Zambians that make our programs, schools, and experiences work successfully? Our amazing staff is passionate about their work and ensures that your…

More than just school buildings, our Legacy Academy program takes a multi-faceted approach to education and holistic care. The Legacy Academy network of schools is our largest program and serves more than…

At Family Legacy, we believe that transformational and generational change is complex, but with God’s grace, all things are possible. We’ve seen the impact our programs and sponsorship have on the lives…

Looking for ways to share your sponsorship journey? We love it when sponsors want to help us advocate for more unsponsored students! See below for links to FAQs, videos, social media templates…

WHAT DOES A SPONSORSHIP PROVIDE? A sponsorship through Family Legacy provides a full scholarship for a child to attend one of our private, Christian academies. At our schools, our qualified teaching staff…

  Meet Nelly, she is a bright young lady who is continuing to reach her God-given potential as she serves in our schools as a teacher with a full-circle story of our…

Camp Life 2018 was a powerful and moving experience for both alumni and new participants. We had countless miracles happen throughout the summer. Claire Coppola, a new participant from Boston Massachusetts, shared…

“When I first came here, I struggled to fit in and understand why this was for my good. I enjoyed my independence before coming here, and always thought of leaving this place…

“When I began searching the internet for mission trips I had a selfish desire to take my mind away from previous pain and was seeking personal healing. What I received, instead, is…

In Zambia, education is a powerful tool—but it’s not guaranteed for every child. 📊 Education Snapshot: Zambia 2024 Transition to secondary school: Only 56.3% of Grade 7 students transitioned to Grade 8…

The terms orphaned and vulnerable are widely used in global child protection work, but what do they really mean—and why do they matter? What Does “Orphaned” Mean? An orphan is defined as…

HIV/AIDS has shaped Zambia’s history for over four decades. While the country has made remarkable progress, the epidemic’s effects are still felt every day—especially by children and families. The Reality Today Over…

It was the summer of 2003 when Lahema first attended our annual Camp Life program. Family Legacy staff members were up-front leading songs for an excited sea of children. But there she…

“I love everything about being at school. This is the place I am most happy and receive the best care.” Esther is a seventh-grade student at Bauleni Legacy Academy. Well-spoken and full…

The Tree of Life children’s Village has begun developing its very own farm. This initiative is an extension of a newly developed trades program designed to teach children skills to help them…

Phan Huynh, previously an agnostic, had a life-altering experience at Camp Life 2018. Through his son, Ethan, God allowed Camp Life and the 10 young boys in his group to change His…

Early on Larry Craighead wondered – “what will it take to provide for these kids?” He may have thought that for his biological children, but this particular thought wasn’t for them. After…

We had the experience of a lifetime in Lusaka, Zambia. This is a country with the highest orphan rate per capita in the world, the 8th lowest life expectancy rate in the…

Family Legacy has impacted my life in more ways than one and I am so thankful for how they’ve loved and cared for me. I was just 14 years old when I…

“I have been attending Camp Life for 10 years now. Though there are too many memories and miracles to name within those years, there are always a few experiences that are truly…

“I’ve been back in the states now for almost two months, so I have had some time to reflect upon the sights, sounds, and people of Zambia. My heart has been forever…

“The first story I thought of was how God brought happiness into a moment of extreme sadness on the last day of Camp Life. My group and I were sitting at our…

“In Summer 2020, our family was to serve in Zambia for the first time as a party of five. Having to postpone our trip to 2021 has been very difficult although we…

“When I was younger, I used to go to school but had to stop because we could not afford school fees. Life was not easy for me to get a quality education,…

“My life before going to school at Family Legacy was not stable. It was challenging in terms of paying for my school fees since my grandparents had no means and they were…

In 2009, Erin and Chris traveled to Zambia to experience Camp Life with 10 excited children from the communities around Lusaka, the capital city. Many children in Zambia live in serious and…