Every donation to The Ilanzi Foundation goes directly toward humanitarian aid, education, health, and community programs for children and families in Zambia.
501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 42-3440814 · Your donation is tax-deductible
Every gift on this page counts toward this goal — thank you for helping us close the gap.
Buys pens and pencils for 50 children to start the school year ready to learn.
Buys sanitary towels for 10 girls, helping them stay in school with dignity.
Buys school shoes for a child, helping them attend school safely and with dignity.
Buys school bags and books for an entire classroom of children.
Outfits 20 children with uniforms, shoes, bags, and books — a full back-to-school kit for a class.
These are illustrative examples of impact based on our program priorities — actual costs vary by item and location as our programs launch.
A monthly gift is the closest thing to sponsoring a child. It isn’t paired with one specific child — but it becomes a steady, ongoing source of support that helps provide school essentials, health needs, and everyday basics for children in our programs, gift after gift.
We want to be upfront: we don’t currently offer 1-on-1 sponsorship with a matched child, photos, or letters. If that’s specifically what you’re looking for, a recurring gift here still funds real, ongoing needs — just not tied to one individual.
Start a Monthly Gift
Select an amount below, then choose your preferred payment method. You'll be securely redirected to complete your gift.
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Mobile money (MTN / Airtel Zambia) is coming soon through a local payment partner. In the meantime, call +1 206-759-6240 to arrange a gift this way, or to give by phone.
You can set up a monthly gift right on this page using the toggle above. Interested in a corporate match or a larger partnership instead? We'd love to talk with you directly.
Every gift funds humanitarian aid, education, health, and community development for vulnerable children and families in Zambia. As a Colorado-registered nonprofit, we're committed to transparency in how donations create direct, lasting impact.
Yes. The Ilanzi Foundation is a registered nonprofit, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a confirmation for your records after giving.
Gifts support five core areas: humanitarian aid, education, health, community development, and support for vulnerable populations in Zambia. Visit our Impact page to see where the light is headed.
Yes — you can donate high-demand items and sponsor the cost of shipping them to Zambia. See our Sponsor Shipping page for details.
Yes. Just toggle “Make this a monthly gift” on the donation form to set up recurring giving by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. You can manage or cancel a monthly gift anytime from your receipt email.
Yes. Toggle “Give in honor or memory of someone” on the donation form to dedicate your gift to a person, add a personal message, and optionally have us email a tribute card to someone you choose.
We don’t currently offer 1-on-1 sponsorship matched to one specific child with photos or letters. A monthly gift is the closest option we offer — it provides steady, ongoing support for school essentials, health needs, and everyday basics for children in our programs.