Mulunda Miaka Orphanage 2010 Fundraising Tour Presentation Presented by Pamu Sindowe Menda
Joyce • Mother died while giving birth • Lived off mixture of porridge and water for 18 days • Two day trip to Mukinge Hospital • Weighed less than 4 pounds • 3 months in the hospital • Receives supplements monthly
Mapesho
Lushinjilo
• Slightly larger than Texas Zambia • Population 11.5 million • Subsistence farming is the norm • Life expectancy of 37 • Over 600,000 children orphaned by AIDS alone • Many live on $1 a day or less
Where We are Located • Kasempa District: 66,000 • 20% of population is under 5 years • 3,912 orphans in Typical Village Kasempa District (2004) • Malnutrition • 17.5% HIV+ • Extended families stretched MMO Property
The Dream • Mulunda Miaka Orphanage • Caring for orphans • Raising leaders • Supporting the community Dedicated to raising orphaned children in a Christ centered home, emphasizing sustainability, empowerment and community development.
Sustainability • Powered by Solar Energy • Income generating activities – Chickens – Goats – Honey – Gardens – Orchard – Fish – Cattle
Empowerment • Employment • Children – Education – Trade skills
Community Acceptance Development • Land donated by • Employment Chief Kasempa • Training • Local community • Competitive and leaders creative payment
The Process Begins • Finding land – Water source – Nearby school – Nearby health center • 118 Hectares/292 Acres Dengwe Basic School
Laying the Foundation
Constructing the Walls
The Roof Two hand saws, two hammers… …and many hands
Finding Water Year round supply of clean drinking water.
Solar Power Frames are mounted and panels are expected to arrive soon.
The Current View
Looking Forward • December 2010 • Moving In – Welcoming children – Sustainability projects – Security • Finish Construction – MMO home and office – Kitchen/dining hall – Children’s home • Purchase Transportation
Needed Funds • Construction – Pam & Menda’s house:…$23,000 – Remaining Buildings:…$61,000 • Infrastructure…………….$5,500 • Furnishing buildings……………….. $8,000 • Vehicle for transportation……..… $17,000
Funds Needed Cont. Chicken Houses ($700/house)…$2,100 Bee Hives ($60/hive)……………….$1,300 Goats ($30/goat)……………………..$300 Irrigation………………………………..$500 Other……………………………………..$10,000 Total……………………………………….$128,700
Partnership • Evangelical Church in Zambia • Madison County Community Foundation (USA) • Anderson University (USA) • Sonlight Power (USA) • Kafakumba (Zambia) • Martin Engineering and Technical Services Ltd. (Zambia)
Why It Matters MMO will serve as a loving home for children while also seeking to develop the surrounding community through employment, training and economic development.
Questions? Learn more online at www.mmorphanage.org Email us: mmorphanage@ gmail.com Pamu Sindowe Menda, Founder of Mulunda Miaka Orphanage
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