The St Lawrence Home of Hope Lusaka – Project update.
The St Lawrence Home of Hope in Lusaka provides accommodation and rehabilitation for vulnerable boys; some come into care through the work of the outreach team which finds them on the streets of Lusaka, while others are referrals from social welfare and the Police. The Zambia Society Trust has provided financial support for the Home for many years.
We recently received the following letter from Brother Jacek Rakowski, the Director of the Home: “Allow me to extend my heartfelt gratitude to The Zambia Society Trust for your unwavering support and generosity. The decision to award a grant of £4,000 to Home of Hope is not just a contribution, but a lifeline that sustains our efforts. As an emergency placement facility for boys in Lusaka, we encounter many challenges in our mission to provide a safe haven for these young lives. Your continued support plays a pivotal role in not just meeting their basic needs of shelter, food, and clothing, but also in providing a stable and nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and dream. It is in this space that they receive the much-needed psychological support, educational opportunities, and life skills training – all essential components in helping them rebuild their lives.
The new dining room at Home of Hope, showing tables and benches made by the boys
The grant from The Zambia Society Trust enables us to maintain and enhance our facilities, ensuring that we can offer a place that feels like a real home. It helps us to employ dedicated staff who are not just caregivers but become like family to these boys. Your support also allows us to extend our outreach, identifying children in dire situations and bringing them into a safer environment.”
Tim Legge (right), Chair of ZST, on a recent visit to the Home of Hope with Br Jacek and members of our committee in Lusaka, Alice Banda, Mwate Nampemba and Tainess Khondowe
Br Jacek gave a talk about the work of the St Lawrence Home of Hope at our 2022 AGM. You can watch and learn more here:
Br Jacek with boys at the Home of Hope