Over the past year, the situation in Zambia has become critical. It is one of the world's poorest countries with almost eighty-six percent of its 10.3 million people living below the poverty line according to UNICEF.
A complex mix of climatic, economic, and social issues has left millions of people without adequate food and water. Sharply reduced crop yields and cereal harvests due to prolonged dry spells have affected over half of Zambia's provinces, leaving an estimated 2.3 million people in need of emergency aid.
The orphanage is named after Sara Rose, daughter of founders Pastor Edward and Barbra Mwansa. Sara died on July 18, 2003, the day after her birth. She was their fourth child who did not live long; one other passed away shortly after birth and two were stillborn. This experience with infant loss is not uncommon in Zambia. Sara means 'mother of all nations.' In remembrance of their daughter, this appropriate name was chosen for the children's home.
The staff at Sara Rose is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned children by lovingly attending to each child's health and education, and providing for physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, to invest in future leaders of Zambia.
The goal is to meet the needs of endangered children and abandoned orphans by providing love, shelter, support, education, and health care.
Over the past year, the situation in Zambia has become critical. It is one of the world's poorest countries with almost eighty-six percent of its 10.3 million people living below the poverty line according to UNICEF. 
