Poverty in Zambia is widespread – more than two-thirds of the country’s population live below the poverty line, and rates of malnutrition and food insecurity are high. This is despite steady economic

When Michael’s mother, Linda, was diagnosed with bone cancer in January 2023, Michael was devastated. Although Linda’s cancer is incurable, doctors told them it could be stabilised with an operation t

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As I watched the kids all filing into the school hall, I forced myself to smile. I loved my job as a youth minister, working in schools with kids aged between five and 10. It brought such joy to my li

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