education
Cornerstone Academy is built and classes are in session. The school serves children in Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade, giving hope through education by God’s love. The teachers at Cornerstone empower students God-designed potential by teaching groups and individuals in loving, creative and interactive ways.
sustainability at Siamaluba farm
Funded through Lulangilo, Children’s Nest e-v Germany and with a donation of land from a local Chief the farm helps generate food and income for Children’s Nest and will serve as a training center for agriculture, both for children and the community. Children’s Nest will grow different crops throughout the year, including cabbage, corn, tomato, eggplant and bananas.
Children’s Nest staff members reside at the farm to take care of the crops.
Finished: The Office Block is complete and being used daily by staff and the Education Department.
Children's Nest Established
Children's Nest is a non-governmental home for orphaned and vulnerable children in Choma, Zambia.
Lulangilo Established
Lulangilo (meaning "Hope" in Tonga) is a non-profit based in the United States to provide financial, relational, and spiritual support for Children's Nest. In 2013 it was established under the umbrella of Crosswinds Church. In 2017 Lulangilo Inc. officially became its own 501(c)(3).
Siamaluba Farm Began
Siamaluba Farm is used by Children's Nest to generate food, income, and provide agricultural learning opportunities for the children and community. The property was secured in 2018 and development began in 2019.
Office Block Building Completed
The Office Block is a space for Children's Nest staff and Cornerstone Academy to use for daily administrative needs.
Cornerstone Academy Opened
Cornerstone Academy is a Pre-K to 5th grade school providing education and hope through God's love.
Fundraising and Planning Begins for Land Development Project
2026 will start the process of eventually building family-style housing and expanding the Cornerstone Academy on Children's Nest's land.
Midpoint of Land Development Project
By 2028 Children's Nest will have completed construction of 10 homes and have expanded the Cornerstone Academy to Pre-K through 6th grade.
Completion and Full Occupancy of 10 Homes
By 2030 family-style housing will host between 70-90 children staffed by trained caregivers and/or house parents.
Expansion of Academy to Pre-K through 12th Grade
By 2030 Cornerstone Academy will be expanded to provide comprehensive precollegiate education and include integration programs in the local community.