Village of Joy in Zambia Officially Opens
Project Nyame Nsa (PNN) is proud to announce the opening of the Village of Joy located in Ndola, Zambia. On July 6, 40 Zambian orphans between the ages of 3-9 were welcomed into their new home! The boys and girls were greeted with loving open arms by PNN Ghanaian and Zambian local staff members. After 3 years of planning, the campus is now alive with the sound of beautiful children’s voices!
PNN’s founder Devon Leondis commented that “PNN continues to be led by the Lord and we are forever thankful to His goodness and provision. Despite the impact of Covid, our team members persevered and worked diligently over the past 15 months to help us launch our ministry in Zambia. Today, 40 children have hope, a mom, a family, a home, food, shelter, medical care and the love of Jesus. Lives will be forever changed”.
Bobby of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Bobby of Long Island, NY
I am honored to be a youth ambassador for PNN. It is a true privilege to be able to help others. Raising funds with the Walk for Zambia inspired me to do more for this incredible cause. I look forward to the opportunity to travel to Africa next year and to continue support PNN.
Jonny of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Jonny of Long Island, NY
It has been a joy to be a youth ambassador for PNN. I love to play sports. I have been gathering sports clothes to send to the children in Africa. When I go there, I hope to play soccer with the children there. Maybe I can introduce them to lacrosse as well.
Nathaniel of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Nathaniel of Long Island, NY
I am honored to be a part of Project Nyame Nsa and be able to help build the Village of Joy. Last year, I was so happy to fundraise for the Walk for Zambia to build a school. I know that we can change the lives of children with education. This year, I’m excited to have my friends and classmates join me in a clothing drive and get involved with PNN.
Marielle of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Marielle of Long Island, NY
For the past several years I have been a volunteer with the Special Olymipics Golf Team at Harbor Links in Port Washington and also the Challenger Athletics on Long Island. Both relate to helping children with special needs in my favorite sports of Golf and Tennis. I realize that I have been given many advantages in life and have the support of my family. This has motivated me to help others. I love working with and helping children. Joining Project Nyame will give me the opportunity to help those in need, who are less fortunate, all with a caring heart and mind. I am also a member of the Manhasset Junior Coalition. In my spare time I also tutor twin 9 year olds.
Sophia of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Sophia of Long Island, NY
I am a motivated student who is a doer! I created a club this year at Friends Academy related to Mental Health for my peers and am in the process of working on my Silver Award for the Girl Scouts of America. Since I was about 10, I’ve created businesses from the ground up ranging from sewing my own fashion line and hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Vanderpump Dog Rescue to a soap business “Pink Roses Co,”. I am a cross country runner and will be joining the Friends Academy Variety Golf team in the fall. I am an avid dancer since 2 years old and this year have begun Pointe Ballet. I am also a volunteer with Challenger Athletics on Long Island.
Joining Project Nyame will give me the opportunity to help those in need, who are less fortunate, all with a caring heart and mind.
Dylan of Long Island, NY
Youth Ambassador
Dylan of Long Island, NY
I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a PNN youth ambassador. I want to continue to give back in different ways and helping the children of Africa with basic necessities as well as the chance for a proper education is truly satisfying. I am happy that I have a way to continue volunteering during CoVid by organizing a clothing drive in my community.
Informational Technology and Vocational Training Center Dedication
Project Nyame Nsa’s Village of Hope in Ghana is proud to announce the opening of our state of the art Informational Technology(IT) and vocational training center. PNN was highly blessed with a donor (who chose to remain anonymous) that facilitated the construction of our latest campus addition. The IT center is equipped with 32 amazing work stations and will serve a primary educational and training resource for the children of Project Nyame Nsa. In addition, the facility also contains 2 vocational training rooms that will welcome young adults from the surrounding areas and help them learn a trade and prepare for a better future. PNN has retained local Ghanaian talented IT training professionals to lead the teaching of the children by using the latest educational software available.
We thank God for His continued provision as we continue our mission to ” celebrate each child while creating an environment where they can learn and be nurtured so that their full potential is realized. We strive to transform children’s lives by offering hope and instilling values, and a sense of purpose.”
Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday, it is touted as a “global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. We wanted to give a quick update from our founder Devon Leondis to let you know that even in the midst of a global pandemic you still have the power to give to touch and transform real lives in Africa! The power of your seed has the power to change lives forever.
A Shared Call for all Believers
“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; He sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But He makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.”
Psalm 68:5-6
One of the most beautiful parts of being a Christian is being part of the family of God. Once we are adopted into His family, through faith in Jesus, we become a member of His body on the earth. .We are the hands and feet of Christ. This is why the body of Christ is so beautiful! We each have a unique role to play in building the kingdom of God. We cannot do it alone, as each one of us has a specific part.
The word of God is so clear that we are all called to look after the orphans and widows. When we are filled with the Father’s heart towards them, it no longer feels like an obligation, rather it is a privilege. Jesus came to serve. Jesus came as a lowly servant, walking in humility with a massive heart for the poor. When we desire to walk like Jesus and be His hands and feet on the earth we begin to mirror His likeness and His heart. When we fix our eyes on Jesus, He fills us with His love and gives us His heart for the orphans, the lost, and the broken. We are all called to be a part of caring for the least of these.
We believe it is an honor and a privilege to care for the poor, to house the orphan and welcome those society has cast aside.
We want to invite you to pray now let’s ask God to fill our hearts with His heart and to break our hearts for the things that break His
God thank You for compassion that moves, thank You for Your love that knows no end. Jesus thank You that I can trust You with my heart, and even now I ask that You would begin to move within my heart. I ask that You break my heart with the things that break Your heart. I ask You to fill me with Your love and compassion, open my eyes so I may truly see the need of those who are near to me, and of those around the world who need to know Your love. In Jesus name, Amen
Thank you and God bless you,
Devon and the PNN TEAM