House of Moses has sparked much interest both domestically and internationally because it is a unique model providing 24/7 nursing care for pre-mature and high risk infants. Before House of Moses came on the scene, infants died for lack of milk and basic care.

 

Most of the babies at House of Moses have lost their mothers, many in childbirth. Some are abandoned in the maternity ward, and others are found in places too gruesome to mention. They are brought by the police, the Department of Social Welfare or "Good Samaritans." Some babies who are admitted to House of Moses weigh less than 3 pounds, and although there is no specialized medical equipment, almost all of the babies do survive and thrive! Although many of the mothers are HIV+, the infant has better than 50% chance of not acquiring the virus.

 

House of Moses was selected by UNICEF and the United Nations in 2003 as a "Best Practice Model in sub-Saharan Africa". Graca Machel Mandela, who visited at that time said, "I have never before seen anything like House of Moses in Africa."

 

This temporary home is not an orphanage, but rather exists to re-unite children with a family. Because the Zambian extended family ethic continues to be strong, we are experiencing success in reincorporating our children into the community. Children who do not have extended family are placed into adoptive, foster or community group homes.