Amplifying children's voices
An Africa fit for children: Children present views to duty bearers
The Day of the African Child presents an opportunity for children in Zambia and across the continent to express their views to duty bearers and decision-makers. At this year's event organised by World Vision in Zambia, children submitted their petitions and had a question and answer session with delegates. The Provincial event was attended by children and district officials from Namwala, Pemba, Sinazongwe, and Kaoma districts.
Donation of laptops to girls' school to help STEM teaching
In an area with low educational attainment, World Vision has donated laptops to help improve the quality of education and retention of girls. Kanyata Girls Secondary School in the Northern Province of Zambia, is the recipient of 15 laptops worth approximately K112,000 (US$4,980).
The donation was made to help improve the quality of teaching and encourage girls' education.
World Vision launches new education project funded by the European Union
World Vision has launched a new education project in Zambia titled 'The Urban and Rural Programme for Learners’ Inclusion, Foundation and Transformation through Education Action (UPLIFT Education Project) which will be implemented in Eastern Province. The project seeks to address barriers to access to education for vulnerable children and youth and will be implemented in Lumezi and Lundazi districts of Eastern Province.
Over 6,500 people receive clean water in Sinazongwe
From time immemorial, Syamuyala and Sikankeka communities have had water challenges. Residents from the two communities have had to share water with animals, which has resulted in many diarrhoea cases over the years, especially among children. To alleviate the two communities’ water problem, World Vision constructed two 10,000 litre mechanised water systems at Syamulaya Primary School and Sikankeka Health Centre in Sinazongwe district of Southern Province.
Act Now: Experiences and recommendations of children on the impact of COVID-19
On 20 November, we celebrate World Children’s Day; the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is a day for children, by children – a day to imagine a better future for every child. This year though, the COVID-19 crisis has resulted in a child rights crisis. The costs of the pandemic for children are immediate and, if unaddressed, may last a lifetime. Hear from Kampamba (16) a young journalist in Southern Province, Zambia as he shares experiences and recommendations.
Our impact in Zambia
Discover our 2020 Annual Report
Though the year 2020 was challenging, we still had a lot to celebrate as we closed the year. Among other achievements, we reached over 1.2 million people with preventive hygiene messages on COVID-19, and provided infection prevention and control supplies and water to 715 schools.
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Zambia
World Vision began working in Zambia in 1981 with three small community developments projects in northern Lusaka.
Today, our teams work in 43 districts in nine provinces of Zambia, complementing the Government’s efforts to reach vulnerable children and communities in the country.
Through Area Programmes, World Vision’s interventions have addressed issues of food insecurity, primarily through agriculture, water and sanitation, education, health, infrastructure development, livelihood and child protection in the process of transforming the lives of vulnerable children, women and families.
Improving the well-being and the futures of children continues to be the focus of everything we do.
About World Vision Zambia
Children are at the heart of our work. In Zambia, we serve the most vulnerable children and communities. Currently, our work is themed around five key areas as outlined in the 2016-2020 strategy. These are Literacy, Maternal and Child Health, child protection and spiritual nature, resilient Livelihood, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Demand action to protect children from violence
Stop a lost generation
COVID-19 is putting 85 million more children at risk of violence.
Isolated in unsafe homes, sent to work or pushed into early marriage, millions of boys and girls could be facing physical, emotional and sexual abuse as result of the pandemic.
Many children are already suffering and helplines are being overwhelmed with calls.
The effects on these children will last a lifetime. We must prevent this devastating legacy.
Please help us to convince governments and UN agencies to act.
Please call on governments and institutions to urgently increase funding for health, education and other social services that protect children from all forms of violence and abuse, especially for girls and boys at greater risk due to the impacts of COVID-19.
Stop a lost generation
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Current Projects
By 2020, World Zambia will contribute to the measurable improvement in the well-being of 670,000 vulnerable children.
Improving literacy skills
Mukonda with his family- He has four children whom he encourages to read through the reading corner; his wife has also taken up reading through this initiative. Reading corners, like this one, provide a fun, safe environment for children to explore reading and writing.
Children Grow in Faith
Martha Muntimbili a community volunteer, leads a Good News club for children from grades 1 through 4, enabling them to hear the Word of God.
In 2018, 2,038 girls and 1,891 boys were reached through Scripture Union clubs, Good News clubs, Sunday/Sabbath schools and home Bible studies by faith leaders.
Improving livelihoods
Lucas Munankwenka, 56, and his wife Josephine, 48, show off the chickens they own thanks to World Vision. World Vision trains communities in sustainable, resilient ways to increase their incomes and invest in their communities.
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