Meet Future Doctor Lumile

Meet Asphile

A True Friend

The two young girls from a KwaZulu-Natal hamlet who are prospering today and have big dreams for the future.

Lumile Nzuza (pictured on the left with Orphan’s Promise Southern Africa’s Regional Manager, Leonie Nortje) is currently in Grade 4 at Isambulo School in KwaZulu-Natal. She lives with both her parents and is one of seven children. Fortunately, both her parents are employed.

Lumile was born in KwaZwelibomvu Village and has had the privilege of being enrolled at Isambulo School since Grade R. She is a fast learner and does well academically. Being at Isambulo has also benefitted her spiritually as she enjoys Bible education, prayer and regular praise and worship sessions.

Although young, Lumile is ambitious and already aspires to be a doctor someday as she has a strong desire to help people and make a positive difference in their lives. She also loves playing netball which is a popular game in her community.

Lumile’s family life is secure and her older siblings do well in helping her with her homework. The family is also privileged enough to be able to employ a helper from the community who takes care of her baby brother. This little girl is an asset to her school all round!

Asphile Shange, pictured on the opposite page (top right) was born in KwaZwelibomvu in KwaZulu-Natal where she lives in a communal home with her mother, two siblings, uncle, aunts and cousins.

She is 7 years old and currently in Grade 2 at Isambulo School. Her uncle and mother are her primary carers, but her father does pay her school fees. Asphile loves music – singing and dancing at every opportunity. She also enjoys a range of indigenous games such as Dibeke, Ntimo and Morabaraba. She enjoys hearing Gospel stories and attends the Nazareth Church with her extended family. Her favourite subjects at school are isiZulu and Maths.

Asphile found it difficult to forge meaningful friendships. However, she has recently connected well with the other children and is enjoying new friendships. She speaks and reads English well, which the others admire.

Through key partnerships, Orphan’s Promise has a direct impact to reach children with care, education and the Gospel of Christ. We are thankful to our partners for standing alongside us as we take Jesus to the children. Join us on this exciting journey and find out how you can make a difference with your donation to Orphan’s Promise on page 18.