ZAMBIA
Zambia's motto is "Zambia, The Real Africa" and in the shape of a sleeping baby is cradled in the heart of the continent, just under Congo. It has a population of around 20 million and a very high prevalence of orphaned and abandoned children created by AIDS, malaria, and other illnesses.
Zambia's wildlife
30% of Zambia's land is reserved for wildlife. These parks include 20 national parks (3 of which rank among the finest in the world) and 34 game management areas. There are also private animal sanctuaries as well, such as Chimfunshi, a rescue sanctuary for chimpanzees. Common large wildlife include elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, rhino, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, antelopes, baboons, eagles, and cranes. There are also many of the most dangerous snakes in the world, such as the cobra, python, and black mamba.
South Central Africa
Zambia is the home of the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and also the burial place of the heart of famous early missionary to Africa, David Livingstone. It is bordered by eight different countries: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Namibia, Tanzania and Mozambique, and although never having a war of its own, has been surrounded by war in neighboring countries.
What is an orphan?
A child in Zambia is considered an orphan if they have lost one or both parents. Often these children are taken in by the closest relative, either a grandparent or an aunt or uncle. But grandparents or single mothers are often uneducated and struggle to make ends meet. Those taken in by other relatives can sometimes find themselves abandoned by them after a short period of time. Then there are some orphans who do not have anyone to take care of them and they end up on the streets.
The Zambian Economy
It is estimated that 76% of the Zambian population is unemployed.