Aug ‘23 Newsletter

Musokotwane Visit

Mr. Ranjan was invited to meet a group of differently-abled persons in Musokotwane Chiefdom. The group wanted to share their project proposal and vision. They intend to start up a project that will help them raise funds to support themselves. They proposed to start up poultry, piggery and fish farming projects.

They have been given a piece of land to use for their project and are requesting for support from Mr. Ranjan to help them actualize the proposed projects. However, Mr. Ranjan advised them to first have their group officially registered with the relevant authorities and open up a bank account. He further advised them to focus on one project at a time as that will help them achieve their intended goal. He also pledged a K1, 000 towards the registration of the group.

Rotary International Convention

Mr. Ranjan had travelled to the United States to attend a Rotary International Convention. He was representing the Rotary Club of Livingstone as Club President. He was accompanied by Rotarian Clement. During the convention, Club President Antony was selling Rotary shirts, hats and aprons that were made by the Kwenuha Women Group. The group was formed to help women who are found on the streets doing prostitution to acquire a skill for themselves. The women are trained in tailoring and other life skills. We thank God that he was able to sell most of the products and all proceeds are going towards the continuation of the women’s project.

YMCA AGM

The YMCA Zambia organized their Annual General Meeting and other trainings from the 15th of June to 18th of June 2022. Mr. Ranjan was in attendance in all the meetings as National President for Zambia YMCA.

During this period, he made sure the Christian emphasis policy was well explained to the all the members. Everyday all the participants were able to attend praise and worship, devotion and bible sharing. The meeting also concentrated on the youth development, empowerment, entrepreneurship skills and financial literacy. They also developed their strategy goals that will include planting 1 million trees and empowering 1 million youths as 60% of the population are youths.

Mental Health

They need and deserve clean, warm and nutritious food every day. These are neglected persons with mental health conditions in Livingstone streets and communities. We pray for more supporters to join Mr. Ranjan in providing resources that will enable him build a shelter for these vulnerable brothers and sisters neglected in streets due to mental health conditions.

Discovery Bible Study

They need and deserve clean, warm and nutritious food every day. These are neglected persons with mental health conditions in Livingstone streets and communities. We pray for more supporters to join Mr. Ranjan in providing resources that will enable him build a shelter for these vulnerable brothers and sisters neglected in streets due to mental health conditions. The Discovery Bible Study (DBS) is a worldwide movement of making disciples of Jesus. The program has been initiated in Zambia and is being rolled out by Daniel Siame our Christian Emphasis Coordinator with the guidance from Pastor Mike and Mr. Ranjan. He has so far establish one DBS group at his home.

New Staff

Situmbeko Sitondo is the Grace for Families Communications Officer. He joined the organization in February 2022. His major role is to establish communication between Zambia and the rest of the world. He gathers information concerning all the projects Mr. Ranjan is involved in and compiles them in weekly newsletters. He also manages all Grace for Families’ media platforms such as Facebook and the website.

Situmbeko is so passionate about helping his community. He is involved in numerous community work within Livingstone and his motivation for doing this is the desire to see that the marginalized are given a helping hand to improve their livelihood. He believes in equity and equality for all despite their current living situation.