Act Now Foundation because now is better than later
Act Now Foundation because now is better than later

"We make the widow's heart sing for Joy!" Job 29:13

"We make the widow's heart sing for Joy!" Job 29:13"We make the widow's heart sing for Joy!" Job 29:13"We make the widow's heart sing for Joy!" Job 29:13
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Hope Rising Over Hunger

Join us in transforming despair into hope through Christian care and community support for those in need, including orphans and widows. Together, we can empower the youth and drive social change in Zambia, making a lasting impact.

Welcome to Our World

Helping widows and orphans is a clear biblical lifestyle. Our goal, working with church partners in Zambia, is to enable widows and vulnerable caregivers to become economically self-sufficient while keeping their children safe, healthy and in school.

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Real People

One by one we help families reverse the effects of unrelenting poverty.

Expert Care

Our experienced team brings skill and passion to every family in our care.

Real Results

Proven outcomes that create hope and safety for our clients.

Because You Asked

Act Now in Action: Our Impact

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Woman sitting outdoors with food supplies including cooking oil and breakfast meal.
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A smiling woman and a young boy sitting outside a rural home.
Every Gift Empowers Change.

Supporting Every Woman and Child.

Join us in making a difference through Christian care and community support. Your donations provide vital resources and assistance to orphans and widows, helping those in need. Every contribution counts toward building a better future for women and children living in grinding poverty, fostering social change in Zambia, and promoting youth empowerment.

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Who We Are

Our Purpose

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Our Purpose

Dedicated to empowering vulnerable families in Zambia, including orphans and widows, we embody Christian care through our community support initiatives. By providing food, healthcare, education, and youth empowerment programs, we aim to foster social change in Zambia and build resilient communities rooted in compassion and hope.

Our Journey

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Our Purpose

With over 25 years of dedicated Christian care, we've transformed lives through community support, ensuring food security, healthcare, education, and family empowerment for orphans and widows alike, always striving for sustainable social change in Zambia and promoting youth empowerment.

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

Passionate and dedicated, our global team of volunteers and staff work tirelessly to drive social change in Zambia and beyond, with a strong focus on community support for widows and orphans. Jimmie and Ivy Kongwa bring over three decades of experience in addressing the needs of women and children, while also promoting youth empowerment in Zambia through Christian care initiatives. They are supported in Canada by Scott and Karen Forbes.

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