Seeing disease, devastation, suffering, lack of basic human survival necessities, and a life expectancy of 35 did not sadden but inspire. Faced daily with the lack of food, clean water, an education, and medical care the people of Zambia remain happy, warm, caring, and determined. They own very little but have so much. They suffer by the minute yet laugh and smile constantly. They desire nothing but give everything. And in the midst of it all Bro. Carmine's Matero Boys' beacons hope for the future survival of Zambia and its people. African Folk Tales from Matero Boys' School- Lusaka, Zambia represents the hopes and dreams of all the students who walk through its doors as they share with us their driving force "Nyumba ya Maboys" DEEDS NOT WORDS.