WINGS Center for Women in Need
Empowering vulnerable girls and young women to rebuild, grow, and thrive.
Sister Julia’s Story
Sister Julia has devoted decades to supporting vulnerable girls and young women facing instability, abandonment, or exploitation. Her work began with small acts of care—providing food, shelter, and emotional support—and evolved into a mission grounded in dignity, faith, and practical assistance.
Many of the young women she helped arrived after trauma or severe socio-economic hardship. Through mentoring, spiritual guidance, and education, Sister Julia watched them rebuild confidence and transform their futures.
Her lifetime of service became the foundation for the WINGS Center.
Mission
The WINGS Center supports the mission of Light on the Hill for Africa and Utuba Africa to:
Protect vulnerable girls and young women
Provide safe shelter and basic necessities
Support emotional, spiritual, and educational development
Create pathways toward independence and leadership
Break cycles of exploitation and generational poverty
What is the WINGS Center?
The WINGS Center is a residential and educational support environment for girls and young women in crisis. It offers the stability and resources needed to regain confidence and plan for the future.
The WINGS Center Provides:
Safe shelter & daily needs
Spiritual and emotional support
Tutoring & academic access
Life-skills and vocational training
Community participation opportunities
The long-term goal is to expand WINGS Center locations to serve more communities in Zambia and beyond.
Support & Donations
How You Can Help
The WINGS Center depends on contributions that directly support food, shelter, schooling, counseling, and long-term care for vulnerable young women.