Zambia: Lilato Home and Preschool

ZAMBIA HOME

LOCATION

The Lilato Children’s Home & Preschool (Lilato means Love) is located in the small town of Mongu, Zambia. Zambia is a land-locked country in southern Africa, just south of Congo and north of Zimbabwe.

HISTORY

The Kids Alive Zambia project began in 1999 with a visit to Zambia by members of the Canadian Board. We were aware of the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on the children of the country. A Zambian board of directors was formed in 2000. In 2002 the Lilato Children’s Home was opened.

FACILITIES

Davern and Masoka Shilayi are the houseparents at the Lilato Children’s Home which is a purchased facility, owned by Kids Alive Zambia.

PROGRAM

All the children in this home are three years of age and under. Total care in a loving atmosphere for these children, includes a safe place to sleep, good nutritional meals, medical attention, and Christian discipleship.