Protecting the vulnerable & empowering the marginalized.
What will your donation do?
$25 USD/mo enrolls 2 children in school
$50 USD/mo covers a child’s medical care
$100 USD/mo feeds 35 students
$250 USD/mo covers a child’s holistic needs
Protecting the vulnerable & empowering the marginalized.
What will your donation do?
$25 USD/mo enrolls 2 children in school
$50 USD/mo covers a child’s medical care
$100 USD/mo feeds 45 students
$250 USD/mo covers a child’s holistic needs
OUR WORK
In Zambia, 10% of children are orphans—resulting in millions of children being vulnerable to abuse, neglect, malnutrition, and death.
Here’s how we addressed this problem in 2024:
725,119
meals provided
1,421
children & youth educated
380
women empowered
Want to learn more about our impact in 2024? Read our 2024 Annual Report.
“Building a bridge of compassion to connect us all—those who care and those who need our caring—has been at the heart of Mothers Without Borders since its inception, and continues to drive our efforts today.”
– Kathy Headlee, MWB Founder
"Building a bridge of compassion to connect to us all—those who care and those who need our caring—has been at the heart of Mothers Without Borders since its inception, and continues to drive our efforts today."
- Kathy Headlee, MWB Founder
OUR FOCUS
Protecting & Nurturing Children
We rescue children from situations of abuse and neglect, and ensure they receive protection, trauma counseling, education, medical care, love, and the opportunity to dream.
Educating Children & Youth
We break down barriers to education by providing free, high-quality schooling, daily meals, and support services that help children stay in school, succeed in the classroom, and build brighter futures.
Empowering Youth & Women
We empower women & youth through education and mentorship programs to enable them to be change agents in their own lives and communities.
STORIES OF HOPE
Those we serve and those who generously support our efforts make up a community of inspiring individuals dedicated to making a difference in the world.
Announcing Abby Porter as Interim CEO
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Mothers Without Borders is pleased to announce the appointment of Abigail Porter as Interim Chief
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: 2025 End of Year Letter
Dear Friends and Supporters, This year, Mothers Without Borders celebrates 25 years of serving women, youth, and children in Zambia—a quarter century of hope, resilience, and transformation
Announcing Abby Porter as Interim CEO
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Mothers Without Borders
Announcing Abby Porter as Interim CEO
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Mothers Without Borders is pleased to announce the appointment of Abigail Porter as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2, 2026. Abby currently serves as Mothers Without Borders’
Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: 2025 End of Year Letter
Dear Friends and Supporters, This year, Mothers Without Borders celebrates 25 years of serving women, youth, and children in Zambia—a quarter century of hope, resilience, and transformation made possible by you. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do,
The Trip That Changed Everything
On December 16, 2021, a good friend planted a seed. “You should go to Africa,” they said. “It will change your life.” I laughed to myself, but the idea still found my heart, so I opened a secret savings account
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“Small things done with great love will change the world.” – Mother Teresa