Our Vision & Mission

Keep the Lights On
& for Every Child.

Creating a safe, family-based place for children. The family is at the center of everything — not just the children. We believe in keeping families together.

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10 Key Pillars of Impact

Family Foundation
to Community Empowerment.

From Adult Education to Mental Health Support, our comprehensive approach addresses every aspect of community development across 10 key pillars.

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Founded on the belief that family is at the center of everything, Yasheni has grown from a foundation into a comprehensive community support system. Over 23 years, we've served 1,000+ children and 1,500+ adult education participants through our 10 key pillars of impact.

Child Education

Mobile clinics deliver preventative care for residents and neighbours.

Healthy Food

Scholarships and tutoring keep every learner on grade level.

Medical Care

Community kitchens prepare balanced meals sourced from local farms.

Child Education

Counsellors provide trauma-informed support for families in crisis.

Healthy Food

Set up a secure and user-friendly online donation platform that accepts multiple

Medical Care

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We Build Community Together

VISION: Every child we serve experiences safety, belonging, and the chance to pursue their purpose.

MISSION: We provide wraparound housing, education, nutrition, and family services through community-led centres across Zambia, equipping young people to thrive and give back.

Nourish every child

Daily meals, safe dorms, and mentorship keep our students rooted in hope.

Partner with educators

Fund teacher housing, classroom materials, and training that strengthen our campuses.

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Phone

+236 (456) 896 22

Daily Meals & Nutrition

Provide balanced meals and take-home food packs for children in Chainda.

Donation 35%

Raised: K1,750

Goal: K5,000

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Health Check Clinics

Cover doctor visits, medication, and emergency transport for families.

Donation 28%

Raised: K1,400

Goal: K5,000

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Community School Supplies

Purchase exercise books, science charts, and art materials for classrooms.

Donation 22%

Raised: K1,100

Goal: K5,000

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Solar & Infrastructure

Install reliable lighting, fans, and power backups for study hours.

Donation 18%

Raised: K900

Goal: K5,000

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Staff Housing Upgrades

Renovate on-site housing so teachers and caregivers can stay near learners.

Donation 12%

Raised: K600

Goal: K5,000

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Family Outreach Workshops

Resource caregivers with counselling, parenting classes, and savings groups.

Donation 20%

Raised: K1,000

Goal: K5,000

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Innovation Story Labs

Supply art kits, microphones, and cameras so students can create digital stories.

Donation 14%

Raised: K700

Goal: K5,000

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We give child a gift of a education

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Our leadership team and partners ensure every programme at Yasheni Homes remains rooted in community, transparency, and lifelong learning.

Evelyn Kaenga

Founder & Director

Programme Leads

Heads of education, nutrition, safeguarding, and the Innovation Incubator guiding daily operations in Chainda Township.

Community Partners

Local volunteers, alumni, guardians, and churches who mentor learners and champion new opportunities.

Partner With Us

“When I moved into Yasheni Homes I was shy and behind in my lessons. Now I help lead the reading club and want to become a teacher.”

Chileshe, Age 13

Yasheni Resident Scholar

“The nutrition programme means my siblings and I eat together every day. Mum also learned to start a small garden through the outreach team.”

Mwiza’s Family

Chainda Community Participant

“Through the Innovation Incubator I learned to code a simple game. Now I help younger children explore technology every Saturday.”

Gift, Age 17

Innovation Incubator Mentor

Students gathering for community support

Residential Care

Safe housing, mentorship, and life skills for children and staff families.

Community School

Primary and secondary education with technology, arts, and English support.

Nutrition Clinics

Daily meals, medical screenings, and counseling for surrounding villages.

Teacher Development

Training, coaching, and resources that empower local educators.

Solar & Infrastructure

Reliable power, clean water, and learning spaces for the campus.

Family Outreach

Workshops and counseling that strengthen caregivers and reunite families.

We are restoring our new high school building, expanding staff housing, and installing solar to keep every classroom running through frequent brown-outs. On the primary campus we are building health services, art spaces, and life-skills training so Yashani students have consistent meals, care, and opportunities regardless of background.