By ALEX NJOVULUSUNGU Orphanage in Chingola has imported a special breed of goats from Ireland whose milk helps to boost the immune system of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Lusungu Orphanage is being managed by a former street child who spent over 10 years on the streets of Chingola after the death of his parents.
Orphanage director Caddie Ng’ambi said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that about K32 million was spent on importing 39 goats from Ireland about two months ago.
Bishop Ng’ambi, who is also the overseer of Jesus Worship Centre Ministries in Zambia, said the goats produce milk which helps to boost the immune system of people living with HIV and AIDS.
“We are currently housing 144 vulnerable children in our orphanage in Chingola who are all HIV-positive. The special goats we brought into the country from Ireland produce milk which is good for our brothers and sisters living with HIV and AIDS,” he said.
Bishop Ng’ambi said he wants to ensure that the goats multiply so that many other people outside Chingola will be able to benefit from the project.
The clergyman said the goats were brought into the country with the help of the American Embassy.
He said his orphanage is committed to working with various stakeholders in reducing cases of HIV and AIDS in various communities. Bishop Ng’ambi called for concerted efforts in addressing the challenges facing less privileged people in society.
He said he decided to establish an orphanage because of his bitter experience as a street child for over 10 years after the death of his parents.
Bishop Ng’ambi also commended Government for working in partnership with different organisations in addressing the plight of people living with HIV and AIDS.
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