MCDSS AND HUNGER PROJECT ZAMBIA DISCUSS AREAS OF COLLABORATION
A delegation from The Hunger Project in Zambia, a non profit organization, this afternoon paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami with a call to foster areas of cooperation. Hunger Project Zambia Country Director Mr. Samuel Mutambo said the Organization has prioritized Water, […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT CALLS FOR ACTION-ORIENTED LIFECYCLE APPROACH TO SOCIAL PROTECTION
Government has called for stakeholder engagement in ensuring the success of the life cycle approach to social protection. Speaking during a Socio-Economic Forum held as part of the Social Protection Week, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami stressed the need for multi sectoral collaboration and active a landmark policy […]
Read More2025 SOCIAL PROTECTION WEEK EMBRACES LIFECYCLE APPROACH
The 2025 Social Protection Week has kicked off with renewed momentum, embracing the lifecycle approach aimed at enhancing social protection at every stage of life. The Ministries of Community Development and Social Services, and Labour and Social Security, together with cooperating partners, today joined the Ng’ombe community to commemorate the week under the theme “Lifecycle […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT LAUNCHES 2025 ZAMBIA SOCIAL PROTECTION WEEK
Government through the Ministy of Community Development and Social Services has launched the Social Protection Week with a call to promote inclusive development and reducing poverty and inequality. The Social Protection Week spearheaded by the Ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations and cooperating partners, will run from July 21st to 25th, 2025 under the […]
Read MoreIRISH GOVT COMMITS TO CONTINUED FUNDING OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES
The Irish government has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL) project in Zambia, a social protection program aimed at enhancing sustainable livelihoods and promoting human capital among the poor and vulnerable in society. The Irish Minister of State, Mr. Neale Richmond, T.D. from the Republic of […]
Read MoreSAEMAUL UNDONG DELEGATION IMPRESSED WITH GOVERNMENT’S RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
A South Korean delegation from the Saemaul Undong movement, currently on a project monitoring visit in Zambia, has commended government’s efforts to uplift living standards in rural communities. Led by Ms. Semin Hwang, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary Ms. Angela Kawandami. The visit […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT COMMITS TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering development that improves the well-being of all Zambians, particularly the vulnerable. Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Eng. Joe Kalusa said this when he graced the official handover of newly constructed Mukamambo 2 Road Bridge Community Market in Mwachiyaba Village, in Kafue District. The market has been constructed by the […]
Read MoreOVER 2 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS SUPPORTED DURING DROUGHT RESPONSE EMERGENCY
Government has disclosed that over 2 million people were supported with social protection interventions during the emergency response following the presidential declaration of a National Disaster and Emergency on 29th February, 2024. speaking when she delivered a Ministerial statement in parliament on the impact of social protection programmes this afternoon, Minister of Community Development and […]
Read MoreZAMBIA HOSTS INTER-REGIONAL MEETING ON STRENGTHENING SOCIAL PROTECTION POLICIES
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) is currently hosting a three day Inter-Regional Meeting on Strengthening capacity for evidence-based social protection policies for responding to the Triple Global Crisis in Fuel, Food and Finance. The meeting being held in Livingstone has brought together regional and international delegates to share insights, forge new […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT DISBURSES K1.2 BILLION SCT FOR MAY/JUNE
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) is currently disbursing K1.2 billion in Social Cash Transfers (SCTs) to more than 1.3 million targeted vulnerable and poor households across the country for the May–June 2025 payment cycle. Government has further committed to maintaining the SCT values at K800 for households without a person with […]
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