POSTCARD FROM AFRICA—NOVEMBER 2025

WE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!

Our annual Orchard Zoolights gathering brought our community together for an evening that blended celebration with purpose. Set against the festive glow of millions of twinkling lights, families and friends enjoyed comfort food, warm conversation, and the simple joy of being together while supporting Orchard Africa’s work in South Africa.

This year’s event was once again a sold-out success. Orchard Zoolights has become a meaningful moment in our year - a time when our community experiences the heart of Orchard Africa in a tangible way. It is an opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished and to be reminded that lasting impact is made possible through steady faithfulness, shared vision, and collective generosity.

Support for our work was evident even before the evening began through the generosity of our sponsors, and it continued throughout the night in countless ways. Every ticket purchased, every meal shared, and every gift given is part of a much larger story - one of restoration, dignity, and hope that reaches far beyond the lights of a single evening.

We are happy to report that we exceeded our fund-raising goal for the night!  WhooHoo and happy dance!

Thank you to all who joined us, and thank you to those who could not attend but continue to support Orchard Africa so faithfully. Your partnership makes this work possible, and we are deeply grateful to walk this journey with you.