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1 Corinthians 12:25-26

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Chrispin Mhango

MMM Coordinator & Field Officer
Zambia

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"People have witnessed the love of God
through the Shallow Well program."

 Biography:

Mr. Mhango  is married to Damase Nkhata, a nurse, and they have 3 children. Their son Daniel was born Dec 29, 2002 , their daughter Elifa was born Apr. 5, 1998 and their daughter Karen was born June 14, 2007. They own land in Zambia on which they hope to build a family house.  He was the first Field Officer hired by MMM in Zambia in 2005.

Mr. Mhango attended Chitanda Primary School in Lusaka from 1974 to 1982 and obtained a certificate from Chama Secondary School in 1990. In addition, he has certificates in the following courses:

Development studies at Justo Mwale Theological College
Leadership Development course
Certificate in Counseling for HIV/AIDS with Ministry of health/USAIDS
Home Based Care; Trainers of Trainer
Statement of Faith:

“We believe in the Westminster confession of Faith, in Trinity, Apostle’s Creed.”
Why I work with MMM:

“MMM is a faith-based organization, working in partnership with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Zambia. It reaches the neediest people in the rural villages of Zambia, providing them with safe drinking water with the love of Jesus Christ. MMM has love and care for its workers.”

Community Involvement & Personal Achievements as a Field Officer:

Through his work, Mr. Mhango has been very involved with his community. While employed by USAIDS as Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program Manager, he worked with 7 communities to facilitate the transformation of 1200 OVC and 120 care givers.

Working with MMM, Mr. Mhango has successfully reached 400 communities in Lundazi, Zambia and installed over 400 wells providing protected water to almost 80,000 beneficiaries. He has been managing 7 Zones with 70 Zone Management Team (ZMT) members.
What is the impact of the Shallow Well Program?
Women walk shorter distances to where they can draw water.
Waterborne diseases that were endemic in some areas have been tremendously reduced.
The program has reached the neediest with safe drinking water.
People have witnessed the love of God through the program.
Why is the Shallow Well Program Successful?
The impact of the program is felt there and then after installing the pump.
It is being managed by faith based organizations and the faithful board of directors who have a need of helping people of God.
The program is self sustained by the villagers who are beneficiaries or safe drinking water.
What is the Future of the Shallow Well Program and why is your support so important?

“Shallow wells should be extended in other districts in Zambia where people need safe drinking water. More shallow wells are needed to reach the many people in need who are still drinking from contaminated sources.”
Future needs include:
Yearly courses for village team members to ensure they efficiently carry out their activities, such as repairing and maintaining the wells in their area..
Yearly surveys to verify the functionality of the wells.
Refresher courses for FOs in community development.
Continue raising funds for new wells and capacity building.

How you can help:

Support a Field Officer Coordinator: $13,900/year (this includes salary, fuel, food & lodging while working in the rural areas)
Pray for the Field Officers and the Shallow Well Program.
Tell others about MMM and its programs.

Send any donations for support and/or correspondence to Mr. Mhango to:

Marion Medical Mission
1412 Shawnee Drive
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-5365
Tom@marionmedical.org
http://marionmedical.org

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