Mission

Founded in 1963 by Hugh and Marty Downey, Lalmba provides medical, educational and relief services to the people of Africa through self-help programs focused on teaching and training the people we serve to care for their own needs as much as possible, and providing them resources not usually available in Africa. We have a special love for orphan children whom we see, not as a burden, but as part of a brilliant future for Africa. We are a group of individuals who believe that even though we are small, we can make a big difference in our world. We are volunteers who live and work in Africa, as well as folks in the United States who carry out administrative and support roles.