Vima Lupwa Homes: Connecting Bend, Oregon & Luanshya, Zambia
Vima Lupwa Homes
“Therefore, we pledge to bind ourselves to one another . . . to feed our starving, to clothe our ragged, to do all good things, knowing that we are more than keepers of our brothers and sisters. We are our brothers and sisters.” — Maya Angelou
8 Minute Video: Click here to watch the founding of the Vima Lupwa Home.
The first Vima Lupwa Home opened on December 16, 2006. The small home provides a safe, loving family atmosphere in which the basic needs of up to 14 children are met, including proper nutritious meals, beds, clothing, education, health care and most importantly – love and nurturing by parents Violet Membe and her husband, Mwala.
August 2008 Update: You’ll find all the latest news from the Vima Lupwa Home in our blog (Archive links at right).
Vima Lupwas Homes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bend, Oregon. Contact us at 541-420-9634 or info@lupwahomes.org.