Join the Family


Sponsor

We aim to have a sponsor for every child, those who live at OMF and those who we support in the community. This covers their school fees giving them a chance of a decent education. A child is chosen for you and we aim to keep you in regular contact with your sponsored child should you wish to do so. Sponsorship is a long-term financial commitment but may cost less than you'd think. Details on how to sponsor are below. If you are a UK taxpayer, please remember to fill in our GiftAid tax form which you can download by clicking on the icon below.

Standing Order
A regular gift can be made by setting up a standing order with your bank.
Account Name:  Zambian Education and Medical Support    
Sort Code:  20-16-12   
Account number:  43904865

BACS
A Bank transfer can be made directly to our account
Please include your name and the project area you wish to support.

Cheque
Cheques payable to Zambian Education and Medical Support can be sent to: ZEMS, Poplar Farm, Burnt Fen, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8EA


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Volunteer

We have had several people volunteer with us in the past, usually for 2-8 weeks. You have to pay your own flight and contribute a little towards your food and board. You stay in the big house at OMF and spend your time either at Taonga School or on the farm/building sites depending on your skills and where you feel most comfortable. You become part of the family during your stay.

Our need for volunteers varies depending on the time of year and how many kids we have. So please be prepared to be told we don't have space at the moment however we always try to refer you to another organisation in the Lusaka Children's Charities group that may need your help. If you're interested in volunteering with us, fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you.

Donate

A one-off financial donation can be ideal for someone who wants to contribute but is unable to make the long-term commitment of a sponsor.

We also receive donations of clothes, shoes, books, stationery, foodstuff, building materials, seeds, farm machinery and skilled labour.

Even donating your time to interact one-on-one with a child who may need extra attention is useful.
Get the latest news
Last but not least, you can follow us on Facebook and read Abi's blog: 'Love, Hugs and Ringworm' (http://absinzam.blogspot.co.uk/). We also hope to have a blog here on the OMF website soon with various members of the family writing.