This Zambian Independence Day, we are reflecting on the status of mental health support in the country – and evaluating where our programmes fit in. Zambia is a nation as rich in history as it is beautiful. For long decades of its recent history, from the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th…Continue reading Supporting the mental health of young people in Zambia: a promising approach
On September 22nd, trustees and staff of Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) met at the London offices of the law firm DLA Piper for an inspiring meeting. The purpose was to discuss ZOA’s current activities and our future strategy. It was a day filled with enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive difference to the…Continue reading ZOA-UK’s first Away Day
Your donations are making a difference. Let’s meet some of the people whose lives and communities have been changed. Memory and Brian A third of Zambian children below the age of five are stunted which can have severe consequences on their physical and mental development. However, thanks to your generosity we are able to support…Continue reading Inspiring stories from Zambia
Training on Psychosocial Counselling was rolled-out to 22 frontline workers from Chibolya School. This training was facilitated by Ministry of Health approved trainers and has already proven successful with ZOA’s other partners. All 22 participants had prior experience working with children, including the school’s teachers and volunteers who are involved in student welfare. The training…Continue reading 22 new psychosocial counsellors
You’ve heard of Movember. You’ve heard of Veganuary. Now we’re claiming the month of February as Zambiary! First and foremost, Zambiary is an opportunity to recover from the busy festive period. To take stock. To declutter. To simplify. Here’s the ask. As a small, lean charity, we don’t have charity shops or a high street…Continue reading INTRODUCING… ZAMBIARY
Rumbi (Mwelwa) Mukwashi joined the ZOA-UK board of trustees earlier in 2022. As a young British Zambian with a pedigree in public policy, she wanted to find a cause she could contribute to. Here, we learn how Rumbi chose to give her time to ZOA-UK, and find out more about her preferences in food, sport…Continue reading National Trustees Week: Introducing Rumbi
Double your impact! ZOA-UK has been selected as a charity partner for The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2022. The Big Give is an online fundraising campaign running from midday on 29 November to midday on 6 December 2022. This is the UK’s biggest match funding campaign and has raised millions of pounds for thousands of charities since…Continue reading The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022: ZOA-UK NEEDS YOU!
Introducing Steve Andrews, a keen runner who is raising funds for ZOA-UK with every step he takes. He is currently in training for the London Marathon, which takes place in October 2022. We talked to him about what he’s taking on and his motivation. Hi Steve! Can you describe your challenge and how you feel…Continue reading Running, Cared
ZOA’s newest grassroots partner, Twatasha Community School, was set up because there were insufficient state school places in the peri-urban district of Kafue accessible to children with disabilities. Twatasha is an inclusive school which provides an opportunity for disabled children to learn alongside their non-disabled peers. This breaks down shame around disability whilst ensuring all…Continue reading NEW PARTNER, NEW APPEAL, NEW DESKS…
Lockdowns and other restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus crisis have led to a rise in teenage pregnancies in Zambia. Aid organisations, including ZOA, warn of a regression in girls’ rights. Girls are much more vulnerable to sexual abuse without the safety structures provided by schools. It is estimated that school closures during crises can lead…Continue reading COVID-19 lockdowns increased teenage pregnancies in Zambia
