Toribios in Africa

Diakonia Zambia : 

Diakonia Zambia

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“God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 (MSG)

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Area: 752,614 sq km (the size of Texas)

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VICTORIA FALLS

City Centre - Lusaka : 

City Centre - Lusaka Government: Democratic Dual Legal System Religion: Officially a Christian nation

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Zambia is officially a Christian nation, but a wide variety of religious traditions exist. Traditional religious thought blends easily with Christian beliefs in many of the country's syncretic churches. - Wikipedia

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Population (2006): 11,668,000

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Birth rate: 40.52 births/1000 population 10th highest infant mortality rate in the world with 100.96 deaths/1000 live births

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8th highest death rate in the world ----- 21.35 deaths/1000 population 3rd lowest life expectancy in the world -- 38.59 years old

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No. of Orphans: 1.2 million

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No. of orphans due to HIV/AIDS: 710,000

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Average per capita income: $395, placing Zambia as one of the world's poorest countries.

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72.9% of the population live below the Zambian poverty line 87.4% of Zambians live below $2/day 63.7% of Zambians live below $1/day

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1.1 million people have HIV 7th highest HIV adult prevalence rate in the world (17%) 10 th highest number of deaths due to HIV/AIDS (89,000 in 2003)

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No of women (aged 15+) living with HIV: 570,000

CRWRC in Zambia : 

CRWRC in Zambia Community Development

CRWRC in Zambia : 

CRWRC in Zambia Community Development Food Security

CRWRC in Zambia : 

CRWRC in Zambia Community Development Food Security Adult Literacy

CRWRC in Zambia : 

CRWRC in Zambia Community Development Food Security Adult Literacy Health

CRWRC in Zambia : 

CRWRC in Zambia Community Development Food Security Adult Literacy Health Diaconal Training

HIV/AIDS Response : 

HIV/AIDS Response Orphans & Vulnerable Children 4,492 children helped 1,110 caregivers mobilized and equipped

HIV/AIDS Response : 

HIV/AIDS Response Palliative Care 1,575 People Living with HIV/AIDS cared for 350 volunteer home based caregivers mobilized and equipped,

HIV/AIDS Response : 

HIV/AIDS Response Abstinence & Be Faithful for Youth 675 Youth Leaders are equipped to promote Abstinence and Be Faithful Programs 10,839 Youths motivated to abstain before and be faithful in marriage

CRWRC-Z Partners : 

CRWRC-Z Partners Reformed Church in Zambia - Diaconia Department (East & West) - RECS Church of Central Africa Presbyterian - Relief & Development

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CRWRC-Z Partners for HIV/AIDS Response Nazarene Compassionate Ministries World Hope International Operation Blessing

The Toribios : 

The Toribios

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Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 (NLT)

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God will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the kingdom of God your primary concern. Matthew 6:33 (paraphrased)

Mulungu Akudaliseni! (God bless you!)Zikomo kwambili!!! (Thank you very much!) : 

Mulungu Akudaliseni! (God bless you!)Zikomo kwambili!!! (Thank you very much!)