Author: David Bain

Following FOF’s completion of a much needed school building in Lungwa, the Zambian government has chosen to develop a medical clinic in Lungwa to support people in the region. We are delighted by this surprise development as it will provide a range of medical services and benefits to the community that have not been readily available until now. This medical outpost, when completed and fully staffed, will also be an aid in curbing the spread of the corona virus and play a role when an approved vaccination becomes available. In addition to the medical buildings under construction, a new bore well has also been installed to ensure another supply of clean water is available.

We have all been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic including Faith and the FOF children in Zambia. As the virus caused Faith’s trip to Canada to be cancelled, we have recorded an video interview with her so that she can give us a first hand account of the conditions in Zambia and how the children and Centres have been affected. The video will be posted here in about one weeks time, so stay tuned.

As mentioned in an earlier update, it was expected that on June 1st students, including our college students and those attending the Skills Training Centre, would return to classes. As in Canada, frequent hand washing and the wearing of face masks are required measures in Zambia to prevent the spread of the Covid virus.

While the Covid 19 virus is causing major disruptions throughout the world, we are grateful that it has not had a major impact on the FOF children, students and adults at the FOF Centres.

With the cancellation of Faith’s visit to Canada this year, she and her team in Zambia especially want to convey their thanks for your support through this challenging period. Your prayers and contributions are making a difference in the lives of these children and giving them a chance for a much brighter future. Thank you!