ZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ACCELERATE ACTION TO END CHILD MARRIAGE
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating national and global efforts to end child, early and forced marriage, with the Government calling for stronger investment in girls, strengthened protection systems and coordinated action to address the underlying vulnerabilities that place girls at risk. Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms. Angela Kawandami, […]
Read MoreGOVERNMENT COMMISSIONS SAEMAEUL UNDONG CLASSROOM BLOCK IN CHIKANKATA
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has commissioned a 1×3 classroom block at Chingangauka Primary School in Nansenga Village, Chikankata District, constructed under the Saemaul Undong Project at a cost of K618,187.41. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry, the Korea Saemaul Undong Center and the Nansenga community, whose participation and […]
Read MoreWORLD BANK COMMENDS GOVERNMENT ON GEWEL 2 IMPLEMENTATION
The World Bank has commended the Government for the progress recorded under the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods Project Phase 2 (GEWEL 2), following a Mid-Term Review of the project. This came to light during a debrief meeting between the World Bank team and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services Permanent […]
Read MoreOVER 3,766 CHILDREN PREVENTED FROM GOING INTO INSTITUTIONAL CARE
Government has so far prevented over 3,766 children from entering institutional care as part of efforts to promote and strengthen kinship and family-based care. Statistics show that separation from families and placement in unsuitable alternative care arrangements can have lasting physical, psychological, emotional and social effects on children. Government’s Vision 2030 aims to reduce institutional […]
Read MoreLITERACY KEY TO PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROSPERITY – GOVERNMENT
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has commemorated International Literacy Day with a renewed commitment to advancing literacy across communities. Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting literacy as a critical tool for empowering citizens, reducing poverty and driving sustainable national development. Speaking during the commemoration of the 60th International Literacy Day in […]
Read MorePRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING SOCIAL PROTECTION
President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to enhancing social protection and ensuring that vulnerable citizens are not left behind in Zambia’s development journey. Speaking during his Inauguration, President Hichilema said Government would continue to strengthen social protection for those who need it most, as part of its broader […]
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