Inspiring stories from Zambia
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 […]
22 new psychosocial counsellors
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 […]
NEW PARTNER, NEW APPEAL, NEW DESKS…
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 […]
COVID-19 lockdowns increased teenage pregnancies in Zambia
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 […]
£13,338 raised through The Big Give!
Thank you to everyone who donated. With your support we’ve raised an incredible £13,338! This will help us educate and keep vulnerable children safe as coronavirus continues to affect children and their families far beyond those it infects. COVID-19 has pushed millions of people into extreme poverty and already vulnerable children and families are feeling […]