Zambia Report 2025

Amy and Frances share stories from their recent trip to Zambia, highlighting the impactful work of Drop Inn. They begin with Hope Mission in Laka, a project supporting vulnerable girls and boys. The initiative now includes separate homes and plans are underway to build a clinic and expand the school. They also visit a school in Kasama supported by Drop Inn, where hundreds of children greet them warmly — even during the school holidays. The school currently educates over 750 children and is expanding with locally made bricks to accommodate more students and offer full-day classes. A feeding program is also in place, making a significant difference in the children’s health and ability to learn. In Kasama, Richard and Lana — Drop Inn’s local partners — lead several community-focused efforts. Their ​“bucket ministry” provides essential supplies to families, while their sports ministry engages young women through football. These efforts build strong relationships and uncover other needs, such as mattresses and bedding for vulnerable families and orphans. They also support local entrepreneurship, helping to develop a small shop and explore the potential for a sewing business. Looking ahead, they plan to build a school on donated land in a remote village and create a community hub with amenities like a hammermill and guest house. Amy and Frances emphasize the deep, lasting impact of Drop Inn’s work and invite continued prayer for the partners, the communities they serve, and the nation of Zambia. Episode link: https://grace-community.church/articles/zambia-report-2025