ZAMBIA HIGHLIGHTS EFFORTS TO COMBAT POVERTY AMID CLIMATE CHALLENGES AT UN ASSEMBLY
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Oliver Kalabo has highlighted Zambia’s commitment to reducing poverty through economic reforms and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In a speech delivered on his behalf by Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Angela Kawandami at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, […]
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GOVERNMENT AND UNICEF LAUDED FOR THEIR EFFORTS TOWARDS ACCESS TO PUBLIC FINANCING AND INCLUSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services and UNICEF has been lauded for promoting access to public financing and inclusion for persons with disabilities. Synod Mulibezi, a resident of Nachandwe village in Southern Province, has expressed gratitude towards recent initiatives aimed at enhancing public financing for persons with disabilities describing […]
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ZAMBIA COMMITS TO ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, HIGHLIGHTING ONGOING CHALLENGES
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Angela Kawandami has reaffirmed Zambia’s dedication to eradicating child marriage during an event at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, co-hosted with Canada. Ms. Kawandami highlighted several initiatives aimed at combating child marriage, including the Children’s Code Act, the Re-entry Policy, the Amended […]
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Ministry staff and stakeholders held a community meeting to address Drought Response guidelines and Child Protection services in Kalabo District.
In an effort to engage with the community and raise awareness on Social Protection Programmes, the Ministry is conducting a series of community sensitisation meetings aimed at educating communities on a number of Drought Response interventions available & how to access them. These meetings are designed to bridge the information gaps related to Emergency […]
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ZAMBIA RECEIVES $700,000 GRANT TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Zambia has received a $700,000 grant from the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD), in a significant stride towards enhancing the welfare of persons with disabilities in the country. The grant aims to bolster financial inclusion and access to public financing through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for persons with […]
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YOUTH POLICY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION
Zambia deliberates at the Summit of the Future Action Days meeting during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, dubbed #YouthLead for the future – ‘We believe in the promise of a better world for all’. Speaking during the meeting, Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, who was representing […]
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ZAMBIA’S AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH KOREA IMPRESSED WITH THE SAEMUAL UNDONG PROJECT
Zambia’s ambassador to South Korea, his Excellency Andrew Banda, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing progress of the Saemaul Undong projects in Kafue and Chikankata Districts Under the South Korean-funded project, which is a community-driven development initiative, construction of water reticulation systems, market shelter,multipurpose community hall, and housing units in four villages, namely Shakulya, Mwachiyaba, […]
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA SPEAKS SOCIAL PROTECTION NUMBERS
President Hakainde Hichilema has highlighted the success of various social protection programmes and the vital role they have played in improving the welfare of vulnerable people across the country. During his official opening of the fourth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, themed “Enhancing National Resilience: Sustaining Socio-Economic Gains in The Face of Adverse Effects […]
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ZAMBIA SHARES AND LEARNS BEST PRACTICES AT 2024 CBR/CBID CONFERENCE
Zambia has joined the rest of Africa in commemorating the 2024 7th Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)/Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Africa Conference. The conference which is being held under the theme “Advancing CBR/CBID for a Disability Inclusive Society,” is currently underway in Entebbe, Uganda and will run until Thursday 12th September. The 6th conference was held in […]
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ZAMBIA COMMEMORATES INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY
Zambia has today joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Literacy day with an assurance to foster and build peaceful societies through promotion of Multi-Lingual Education. The 2024 international Literary day is commemoration is being held under the theme ” promoting multilingual education: literacy for mutual understanding and peace”. Speaking in Nakonde District […]
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