Program areas at FLMI
Family Legacy Missions International (FLMI) owns and operates 21 private, Christian academies in 17 communities throughout Lusaka, Zambia. More than just school buildings, Legacy Academy schools provide an integrated approach to education and holistic care. From school uniforms, textbooks, school supplies, daily meals, access to medical and counseling services and more, we provide the necessary tools for students to pursue their education journey. In 2023, over 12,000 students attended our schools. Students are supported by an American family or individual who sponsors them on a monthly or annual basis.
Family Legacy's Short-Term Missions Program is a cornerstone of Family Legacy's mission to bring hope and transformation to Zambia's most vulnerable children. The program is conducted over 5 consecutive weeks during June and July. Each week-long experience is powerful for both the children we serve and the ambassadors and child sponsors who travel to Zambia to serve alongside us in this ministry.
The Tree of Life Children's Village is a 130-acre community located outside of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The Village serves as a transitional full-time living facility for children who are suffering from a challenging home situation that places the child's well-being at risk or an extreme medical condition for which their guardians are unable to provide the necessary care. The Village is equipped with a neighborhood of homes, a school, onsite access to quality healthcare, playgrounds and a working farm. In 2023, Family Legacy in partnership with US sponsors and donors supported 450 children in its Tree of Life Village.
Family Legacy's Excel Beyond Program provides sponsored high school graduates with additional opportunities to maximize their educational and career potential. The Foundation Year Program is a one-year program in which students attend monthly professional skills training seminars and participate in a certified one-year trades program of their choice. Upon completion, students who qualify based on their grade 12 exam scores are eligible to attend a diploma program or university in Zambia. In 2023, Family Legacy supported 624 children in its Excel Beyond program.