In this episode, we were honored to welcome Holly Nelson, one of the founders of Special Hope Network, an organization rewriting Zambia’s story of inclusion.

Special Hope Network began with a simple but profound belief: every child matters. In Zambia, many children with intellectual disabilities face stigma, neglect, and limited access to care. Special Hope Network stepped into that gap, creating spaces where children are not only cared for but celebrated.

At the heart of their work are Community Care Centers — safe, inclusive hubs where families receive medical guidance, caregiver training, nutrition support, and therapies tailored to each child’s needs. These centers are more than clinics; they are places of hope where parents learn, children grow, and communities witness the power of inclusion.

Beyond the centers, Special Hope Network’s Community Outreach programs bring awareness to schools, churches, clinics, and neighborhoods. Through advocacy trainings, radio programs, and door-to-door sensitization, they challenge stigma and inspire communities to stand together in love and responsibility.

And for children who are abandoned or at risk, Special Hope Network created Finding Joy Zambia a home where forgotten children are nurtured, restored, and given the chance to reintegrate into family and community life.

This is not just charity; it is transformation. Special Hope Network’s story is about families finding strength, communities embracing inclusion, and children discovering joy. It is about building a Zambia where every child has access to home, health, and education and where their dignity is never in question.