A Tale of Hope in Zambia
Abraham, Zyitu, & Frederick
A Tale of Hope | The Story of Abraham & Fredrick
December 16, 2025
In the heart of rural Kulumbila, Zambia, two young boys named Abraham and Frederick faced unimaginable hardship at a tender age. Orphaned before they could fully grasp the weight of their loss, they were taken in by relatives who struggled to provide even the basics. Food was scarce, and the dream of attending school seemed out of reach. Their future appeared shadowed by poverty and uncertainty.
But then, everything changed.
Thanks to the generosity of compassionate donors—people just like you—who said "Yes" to supporting orphan relief efforts, Abraham and Frederick's lives were transformed. Through the work of organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable children, these boys received the support they needed: nutritious meals, enrollment in school, and a renewed sense of hope.
This heartwarming story, shared by Global Orphan Relief, highlights the profound impact that sponsorship and aid can have on orphaned children in developing communities. In places like Zambia, where many families face extreme challenges, a single act of kindness can open doors to education, stability, and opportunity.
### Why Stories Like This Matter
Abraham and Frederick are more than just names—they represent countless children around the world who have lost their parents to illness, poverty, or tragedy. Without intervention, these kids often fall into cycles of hardship, unable to access education or basic needs.
Yet, with the help of global orphan relief programs:
**Children gain access to education**: School enrollment becomes possible, equipping them with skills for a brighter future.
**Families are supported**: Relatives caring for orphans receive assistance, easing the burden of providing food and shelter.
**Hope is restored**: Simple acts of sponsorship turn despair into possibility.
Global Orphan Relief and similar initiatives rely on donors to make these changes happen. When someone chooses to sponsor a child or contribute to relief efforts, they directly alter the trajectory of young lives.
### How You Can Make a Difference
If this story touches you, consider getting involved. Visit the Global Orphan Relief channel or website to learn more about sponsoring a child, donating, or spreading awareness. One "Yes" from you could be the turning point for another child like Abraham or Frederick.
Watch the original video here: Story of Abraham & Frederick
Together, we can bring light to the darkest paths. To aid in 471 orphan children in Kenya & Zambia to attend school starting in January, just click on ‘SUPPORT THE CHILDREN’ below and select Education under fund.
Global Orphan Relief (GO) has been serving orphaned children since 2005. We have served in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Sudan, Uganda, & Zambia since our inception.
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Our mission is simple: to provide loving support for orphans, fostering a greater capacity for physical, spiritual, and emotional healing and growth, and deploying the local church to do the same.
Today, we impact 15,004 orphan children in Africa and Asia in four initiatives: Home-Based Care, Education, Nutrition, and Church Mobilization.
We focus on providing care to orphan children and encourage the local Church to do the same. We coordinate aid distribution with local Field Partners in-country and encourage a similar process through the local Church.
You may send support or other correspondence to Global Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Cir, Parker, CO 80134 or you may give also give electronically at the upper right-hand corner under ‘Donate’.
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Global Orphan Relief is a Christian relief agency serving Orphans in need and a recognized U.S. public charity, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.