Spiritan Zambia Orphan Fund works alongside local schools, parishes, and caregivers to keep children connected to education, practical care, and stable relationships that strengthen family life.
Our work centers on children who face disruption from poverty, loss, or household instability, and it is shaped by partners who know those pressures directly.
We direct support toward school retention, meal provision, emergency family assistance, and safeguarding follow-up so children do not slip out of view when circumstances change quickly.
Each intervention is designed to be practical, dignified, and connected to the wider network around the child.
We rely on trusted referrals, local case knowledge, and steady review so support reaches the right households and remains responsive over time.
That means listening carefully, coordinating locally, and tracking whether support is creating durable change for children and caregivers.
Support starts with the daily realities of each child, from attendance and nutrition to emotional safety and household pressure.
We work through community relationships that already exist, so help is grounded in context rather than imposed from a distance.
The fund emphasizes continuity, checking that assistance remains relevant and that children stay supported beyond the initial response.
Caregivers, schools, parish leaders, and donors each play a role in building a safer and more hopeful environment for children.
The team brings together leadership, program oversight, donor communication, and on-the-ground coordination so support reaches children effectively.
Clodagh guides the fund’s vision, partnerships, and governance, keeping the organization focused on reliable support for vulnerable children and families.
Angela works with parish and school partners to identify urgent needs early and coordinate practical responses rooted in local trust.
Peter oversees school-fee assistance, learning materials, and follow-up with educators to help students remain enrolled and progressing.
Ruth supports home visits, case reviews, and caregiver referrals, helping families navigate crisis while keeping children protected.
Joseph manages meal support and emergency household assistance, making sure urgent help reaches families facing immediate pressure.
Martin connects the fund with parish networks and community leaders, strengthening referrals, trust, and the continuity of local support.
Naomi keeps supporters informed with clear updates, helping donors understand how contributions translate into measurable care for children.
Benson tracks program data, records outcomes, and supports day-to-day administration so decisions stay accountable and evidence-based.