About us
The Anglican Children's Programme in Zambia was set up to nurture and empower orphans, vulnerable children and their families for a brighter future
The Anglican Children's Programme in Zambia is led by Father Jackson Jones Katete, an Anglican priest who is a passionate, well-known and highly regarded member of the Zambian community.
Father Katete himself was brought up, not by his parents, but by his grandmother. He only started basic (primary) school at the age of 12, because as with all children in Zambia, children can only start school when they are strong enough to be able to walk to school each day. In rural areas this can be a distance of many miles. Father Katete therefore appreciates how important education is to the future of young and vulnerable children in his country. As a child, he sometimes had to take on odd jobs to sponsor himself to attend school and, as a result, he passionately believes that every child should have an opportunity to be educated and he believes that no child should go through the challenges he himself experienced. The fact that many of his peers did not make it, means he feels all the more strongly that he has an opportunity to encourage and support those that are vulnerable, especially children on whose heads lies the future of Zambia.
Father Katete is also Archdeacon of Lusaka Diocese and a member of the Peace and Justice Network of the Anglican Communion. He is assisted in his work for the ACP in Zambia by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Chairman
The Rt Rev David Njovu, Bishop of Lusaka
Executive Vice Chairman (Director)
The Rev Father Jackson Jones Katete
Secretary
Mrs Florence Nyau and Mr Aaron Daka (vice)
Treasurer
Mr Weston Phiri and Mrs. Betty Mwandila Wamulume (Vice)
Legal Adviser
Ms Abigail Namfukwe
Diocesan Development Representative
Mr Kalwani Henry – Diocesan Education Secretary
Parish Representatives
Mrs Mutafela Wamundila Ilorah and Mrs Eunice Nyendwa
Community Representative
The Area Councillor
Youth Leader
Mr Shubart Nyimbiri
Ministry of Education Representative
Community Development Representative
Ministry of Youth Sport & Child
Development Representative