What is the purpose of the AEP Sponsorship?
AEP sponsors students, ages 12 to 22, members of the Amos Youth Centre, who cannot afford school tuition. All of these children have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Some are also victims of HIV/AIDS. Many of them now live with older siblings or grandparents, by themselves or are the head of the family themselves. All students sponsored by AEP truly suffer from hardship. Without our financial support they would have no other option but to drop out of school. All sponsored students are active members of the Amos Youth Centre where they participate in various activities and help with younger children.

Tuition costs $120 per year (less than 40 cents a day) for a student to go to School. It costs $1500 per year for tuition ($4 a day) for a student to go to College. AEP is also helping to pay for the students' uniforms and other expenses.

AEP is currently sponsoring 60 orphans for school (grades 8 to 12) and 7 for college for the 2008 School year. Funding these scholarships was made possible by generous donations of Philadelphia area individuals and organizations.

Here are testimonies from some of the 2007 recipients:

Recipient		Testimonial
	Name: Namoh Age: 19 Grade: 11th	"I appreciate what Amos Youth Centre has done for me. I was unable to continue schooling...I am now able to continue my Education. So I'm very much happy." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Faith Age: 17 Grade: 12th	"I would like to thank AEP for the work they are doing in educating youths … here in Zambia. This gives a greater chance to all those youths who left school some time back because of lack of sponsorship and are willing to get back to school." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Spender Age: 20 Grade: 12th	"I really appreciate so very much for your support in the area of sponsorship. And let the work you are doing bring more blessings upon you, because God sees your works and he is faithful!" Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Stella Age: 12 Grade: 9th	"I really want to be educated so that I am able to help my family… I really appreciate your assistance because it will change my life and this will mean a lot to me and my family." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Mercy Age: 18 Grade: 11th	"The Amos Youth Centre's great commitment has made me realize that I am loved and I can still achieve my goals of becoming someone in society. I really thank God for the AYC because I am now hopeful that I will finish school." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Rajab Age: 17 Grade: 11th	"A while ago, I was worrying about how I will finish my school but with the help of AYC I have the hope of completing my school… The AYC has also changed my life…. to stay away from a lot of bad behaviors and how to stay healthy." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Eris Age: 17 Grade: 11th	"I was happy when I heard that Amos Youth Centre is enrolling youths. So even me I was enrolled… Education is important to me so that I can become a better person in life." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: James Age: 16 Grade: 11th	"My dreams have always been to become a loyal manager one day but it's like poverty wants to deprive me of my dreams… School is the key to everyone's life." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Eventy Age: 16 Grade: 9th	"I hope that through your support, I will finish my education… Education is the key to success. It also teaches us how to protect ourselves from getting HIV and Aids." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Nyamazani Age: 16 Grade: 11th	"I really thank Amos Youth Centre for its help and work for the community. They have really done us proud. May God bless them so that they continue with their support to the Community. I'm looking forward to receive help from you." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Muntanga Age: 19 Grade: 12th	"I was not going to school because of financial problems…. But thank God for the Amos Youth Centre. They are really helping us. We pray that God may reward you for the work you are doing in supporting us." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Kenneth Age: 15 Grade: 11th	"School is important to me because for me to start working, education must be provided. Without school/Education, I can end up been a street kid. So I am very happy because the Amos Youth Centre shall be my parents." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Chileshe Age: 16 Grade: 9th	"I am saying thank you for your sponsorship you have started to give us…. When I finish school, I can become a better citizen and start caring for myself and help others who will be in need." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Dinala Age: 16 Grade: 9th	"I'm happy today for AYC for supporting me. I thank you very much. I did not think that I will go to school again but through you God sent to help me… I promise not to disappoint you." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Silvester Age: 19 Grade: 11th	"I live with my auntie but she cannot afford to pay my school... AYC has been helpful with the orphans and vulnerable children. AYC is helping me at reaching the highest levels of education… I'm really grateful for your support." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Ruth Age: 17 Grade: 9th	"In my family, I'm the 5th born in a family of 10… My father died when I was 13… I'm a member at Amos Youth Center and I'm very happy to hear that you are helping the vulnerable children go to school." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Morris Age: 16 Grade: 11th	"I give thanks to God for Amos Youth Center and what they are doing in our town, the sponsorships, the support library, donations, etc. I say thank you again and God Bless." Click here to read full testimonial.
	Name: Elizabeth Age: 18 Grade: 12th	"I really thank Amos Youth Center for offering me a wonderful school support and sponsorship." Click here to read full testimonial.