USA Children Received Christmas Cards from Zambia (2/1/07 updated)

What is True Friendship Family Partner (TFFP) ?

This program is the backbone of Sharing the Blessing. It began in 2003 and was implemented in August 2004 when the new appointed IRFF international director visited Ndola in Zambia, Southern East Africa. Children and young adults (age 5 through 18) from America have built a new friendship with the assistance of their parents, among the children in Mackenzie, a remote and impoverish community of Ndola. By 2004 the exchange of information, photos, stories has developed to the point that one American middle school student could visit her friend and witness the reality of life she could only read about until then. Also Zambia has one of the most exciting Safari and the scenery Victoria Falls is listed among the Seven Wonders of the World.

This type of friendship reflects the purpose and goal of Sharing the Blessing: the unique blessing each of these kids carries and can take to the end of the world, to share and inspire others. Through this project Sharing the Blessing is tearing down the barrier of race, nationality, religion and culture among the youth.

You are one step away from building a lasting relationship with a friend and family thousands miles away in distance, yet these people can get very close to your heart.

Go to Zambian Friends Page

1. Read the profile of your friend to be and select according to the information provided. (If you don’t have a child you can still participate in the sponsorship program. Ask for details.) There is a $10 one time registration fee which covers our office expenses.
2. Pledge for one (1) year commitment and contribute at least 10 US dollar /month of savings towards your child’s well-being. This can be paid as a one time $100 gift or a ($60 x 2) a year, one in December and the second in April.
3. Our staff will assist you in building the friendship through birthday and holiday card exchange; learn what life is about in some remote African villages, etc.
4. Our ultimate goal is to assist you and your child develop a true and lasting friendship that transcends the cultural, racial, and religious barriers.
5. We will keep you informed about your friend’s life, schooling, etc.
6. Our local chapter will initiate educational and recreational activities to enhance values of living for the greater good.