In Zambia there are 710,000 AIDS orphans and 33,000 children infected with the HIV virus, our orphan sponsorship program provides them with an education.

Sponsored Orphan Jane Mulonda Sponsored Orphan Nakwali Balumbi Sponsored Orphan Natasha Mufaya Sponsored Orphan Chaton Sitali Follow link to sponsor an orphan and meet some of the courageous orphans.

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Why Zambia

I didn’t choose Zambia – it chose me! I went there initially on a business incentive trip with my late husband, Lawrence. Almost seven years later and seventeen subsequent visits to Mukuni and surrounding Chiefdoms I have seen first hand the need, poverty and devastation caused by HIV and AIDS in Zambia.

Mukuni village accomodation  Mukuni children
     Accomodation at Mukuni Village                             Mukuni children

Zambia is not only one of the poorest countries in Africa but in the entire world. Two thirds of the population live on less than 50 pence ($1 dollar) a day. Yet it is a country that is at peace, has beautiful people, a wealth of national parks and the potential to develop as a major tourist destination. The people need our help to overcome their hardships and education is the key.

  • 12,000,000 population
  • 710,000 orphans
  • one in six adults infected with HIV
  • every family infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
  • life expentancy is 35 years
  • 75% shortage of medical supplies
  • Malaria Zone – prevalent all year

Victoria Falls after rains  Zambezi elephant trails
          Victoria Falls after the rains                           Zambezi Elephant Trails

Livingstone is the tourist capitol of Zambia and just a few miles from one of the Severn Wonders of the World – Victoria Falls. This area is fast developing in tourism. New hotels, lodges and attractions are bringing employment and income to the region. Therefore by initial concentrating in one area The Butterfly Tree has made a substantial difference, improving the health standards, most essentially providing safe, clean water, supporting feeding programs, building classrooms and developing education - the more children that can be educated the more chance they have of getting employment. Sponsor an orphan through our orphan sponsorship program, give them hope and let them make the difference.

We have now spread our work into the Musokotwane and Sikute Chiefdoms and have including an orphanage in Livingstone.

Running The Butterfly Tree and working in Zambia has been a life-changing experience for me. I have a great affection for these people who have so little and yet they are happy. If we can assist them by providing the essentials in life – water, food, health and education they are ready to move forward and become sustainable. Get involved and see if you can help to make them to achieve this.