The Flip Flop Foundation's Sisters & Brothers Program pairs American children with Zambian sisters, brothers, and friends. The American children select photos of themselves; write letters; and provide clothing, toys, coloring books, crayons, and notebooks for their new friend or sibling. Our Flip Flop Foundation team members at Tiyanjane Theatre Organization select children from the Tiyanjane community who are most needy, and would make a good match. Upon receipt of the gifts, the Zambian children with their guardians compose a letter in response (in Nyanja, with English translation). In addition to the exchange of gifts, the program fosters an ongoing communication between children across continents.

The program rolled out in March 2008.  To date, there have been exchanges of gifts and photos three times in 2008. There are currently nine American children & teenagers supporting ten Zambian children & teenagers in this program.  In the U.S., thanks to Giovanna & Tony DeJohn, Allison & Justis Dixon, Daniel Guzman, Eliana & Gabriella Higgins, Talia Rohde, and Haley Schulman.  In Zambia, thanks to Alimon, Christopher, Lucas, Georgina, Lisa, Shinizi, Brenda, Shelly, Tapiwa, & Chileshe.

If you have a child who would like to have an ongoing friendship with a disadvantaged Zambian child, please contact us at sistersandbrothers@flipflopfoundation.com for more information about the program.