Why Zambia? Why not. It's a nation of great need, but also great opportunity. The people are beautiful, hospitable, capable, and passionate. And we love it here. 

Below are some stats about this nation we call home, outlining the needs that our development program is aiming to address, one stitch at a time.

• Life Expectancy: 53.6 years

• People Living Below the International Poverty Line: 54.4%

• Women Who Were Married as Children (under 18): 31.4%

• 1 in 3 Women Have Experienced Physical Violence Before Age 18

• Women with a Secondary Education or Higher: 26%

• Total Population: 17.4 Million

• Total Population in Lusaka: 2.8 Million

• Total Orphan Population: 1.4 Million

• Average Number of Children per Woman: 5.49

• Average Age When Mother Gives Birth to First Child: 19 years old

• Female Literacy Rate: 52%

• Adult HIV Rate: 11.3%