SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER SCALE-UP TRANSFORMS LIVES
The expansion of the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) Programme from 1.3 million to the current 1.5 million beneficiaries continues to positively transform the lives of vulnerable households across the country. Through the programme, beneficiaries have improved their food, nutritional and financial security, with many expressing gratitude to Government for its continued commitment to strengthening social […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “MWANA NI MUNTHU” CAMPAIGN AND CHILD PROTECTION FRAMEWORKS
Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services , in partnership with UNICEF and cooperating partners, has launched the “Mwana ni Munthu” campaign and the Social Behaviour Change Plan for Child Protection aimed at strengthening child protection systems and ending violence against children. Speaking during the launch, Minister of Community Development and […]
Read MoreZAMBIA AND TURKEY EXPLORE POSSIBLE AREAS OF COOPERATION ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The Zambian and Turkish governments have held discussions aimed at exploring possible areas of cooperation in human development, social protection and other key sectors through strengthened social and cultural relations. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela Kawandami, during a courtesy call by Turkish Embassy Commercial Counsellor Mr. Suat Gulsoy, emphasized […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FAMILY-BASED CHILD CARE AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Livingstone, Zambia– Government, through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family environment. Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms. Doreen Mwamba, reiterated this commitment when she officially opened the Southern Africa Family Placement Conference. In […]
Read MoreUK PLEDGES EMERGENCY SOCIAL PROTECTION SUPPORT TO ZAMBIA AMID ANTICIPATED FOOD INSECURITY
The British Government has pledged to support Zambia with emergency social protection interventions in the event of global economic shocks arising from the ongoing Iran conflict. British High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms. Rebecca Terzeon, commended Zambia’s social protection landscape and assured that the UK stands ready to provide support aimed at improving the lives of […]
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