Hand of Hope in Zambia

Population: 14,638,505 - ranks 70th worldwide  
Literacy: 68%
Official Language: English
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 752,614 sq. km. Landlocked, forested Central African country. 
Prayer Points: Pray for Zambia to regain the momentum created by President Chiluba and for revival to break forth in this country.  

Book Translation

Joyce’s books in English have been distributed in this country.

Feeding

Hand of Hope serves hundreds of thousands of meals yearly in this country.

Medical/Dental Missions

• 2018:  Our volunteers treated 2,226 patients; 1,163 accepted Christ.
• 2017:  Our volunteers treated 2.311 patients; 1.311 accepted Christ.
• 2016:  Our volunteers treated 1,684 patients; 1,502 accepted Christ.
• 2015:  Our volunteers treated 1,744 patients; 1,502 accepted Christ.

Partnership

• Hand of Hope partnered with Reaching A Generation to build and support four Imagine Hope Centers, and providing clean drinking water in Zambian villages.
• In partnership with Trinity Church International, Hand of Hope supports the establishment of  new churches in the country.  
• In 2008, Hand of Hope sponsored 18 schools in partnership with Overland Missions.  

Television and Radio

Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is available in English and KiSwahili in select areas across the country, and previously aired on radio. 

Water Relief

Through our water relief program, Hand of Hope has provided 156 wells bringing fresh drinking water to villages.