Pictured: Michael, Esther, and Fridah’s first school pictures at African Vision of Hope School in Kabulonga. The lives of these three cousins, and their families, have been transformed through education.

Like many Zambians, twenty-three-year-old Esther grew up in a home shared by many family members – both immediate and extended. Because they have so many people under their care, Esther’s family lacked many things, including education. As a child, Esther longed to create a better future for everyone around her but education was out of reach. That is until her cousin Michael was accepted into an African Vision of Hope School in 2011 and the door to education was opened.

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“You have blessed me, one person, and I will go on to impact the lives of many around me. Having the opportunity to be educated was a miracle. This school was an answer to prayer. This is just the beginning to a series of blessings that will go on for generations. Lives are being transformed and kids are being given back their futures. Thank you so much.” – Esther

You were Esther’s only hope of receiving an education. Through the end of the year, any and every gift will be doubled, up to $100,000. With your help, the $100,000 match can be unlocked, opening the doors to education for the “Esthers” who are waiting for their chance to be educated.

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