GOVERNMENT/ DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS MEET TO DISCUSS SOCIAL PROTECTION
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami officiated at the Eighth (8th) Steering Committee meeting under phase 2 of the Government/United Nations Joint Programme on Social Protection. The main objective of the meeting was to consider approval of the 2023 work plan of the programme which has been extended and […]
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PERMANENT SECRETARY CHAIRS FIRST 8NDP CLUSTER ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami has chaired the Human and Social Development pillar of the Eight National Development Plan (8NDP), advisory group meeting. The meeting is meant to consider and approve the Draft 2022 Annual Progress Report (APR) for pillar 2 of the 8NDP. As Cluster Advisory Group […]
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GOVERNMENT PRIORITIZES ISSUES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, says it prioritizes issues of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as an integral component in national development. Ministry Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami has observed that the commitment for issues of PWDs, is visible through the inclusion and mainstreaming of disability issues in areas of social protection. Speaking when […]
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SWEDISH DELEGATION IMPRESSED WITH SOCIAL PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION IN SHIBUYUNJI DISTRICT
A Swedish Technical Team has visited beneficiaries of various Social Protection Programmes being implemented by Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in Shibuyunji District. The team interacted and appreciated the implementation of various social protection programmes, and listened to various success stories from various beneficiaries under the Girl´s Education and Women […]
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CHILDREN ADOPTION AGENCIES TO UNDERGO STRICT SCREENING
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba says Government will ensure strict screening of adoption agencies is done, before accreditation is issued. She said this is not only in line with government’s policy , but also to ensure that the welfare of children at all levels is promoted and protected. She notes […]
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GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGES ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Government says it acknowledges and appreciates the key role social workers play in various sectors of society. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba notes that Social Workers have made tremendous contribution in areas such as health, child development, education and most importantly in the social protection sector. The Minister was speaking […]
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HOW SWL IS HELPING RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST GBV
After receiving a productivity grant of K3, 790 from the Supporting Women´s Livelihoods (SWL) empowerment program in 2022, Esnart Chansa from Lufubu village, in Mwansabombwe District decided to venture into second-hand clothes selling business. SWL, is a component of the Girl´s Education and Women Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) Project being implemented by the Ministry of […]
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL SERVICES/ FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION TO STRENGTHEN TARGETING OF BENEFICIARIES
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate poverty, improve food security and reduce inequalities among the poor and vulnerable in the country. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami thanked the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Director, Mr. Patrice Talla for the […]
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MINISTER MEETS ZAMBIA DEAF YOUTH AND WOMEN
Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba has today met an Organisation called the Zambia Deaf Youth and Women (ZDYW), to discuss wide-ranging issues affecting them. The Minister acknowledged the need to enhance advocacy for equal participation of the deaf in national development. She said deliberate efforts to mainstream activities of deaf […]
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MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GEARED TO CELEBRATE TOMORROW’S CHILDREN’S DAY OF BROADCASTING
The Ministry of Community Development and Social, is set to celebrate tomorrow’s International Children’s Day of Broadcasting. Director for Child, Ms. Bridget Moya, notes that children are an integral part of the country’s development agenda, hence the need to accord them opportunities for their empowerment and enrichment in various economic areas. Ms. Moya was speaking […]
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