Behind warm smiles and beautiful landscapes, many children face the invisible burdens of abuse, hunger, and isolation. But in communities across the country, changemakers are rising to protect and uplift them.
Zambia is a country of resilience and potential, but many children grow up without consistent support, safety, or access to opportunity. From early marriage to malnutrition, the most vulnerable often live in silence. These are the three most urgent challenges:
Violence against children — including sexual abuse, neglect, and physical harm — remains widespread. Many survivors do not report due to fear, stigma, or lack of trust in legal systems.
In rural areas, many children suffer from stunted growth and poor health due to hunger, lack of protein, and minimal access to medical care. Malnutrition weakens immune systems and limits development.
Nearly one in three girls is married before the age of 18. Most of these girls drop out of school permanently and face health risks, isolation, and lost potential.
Despite these challenges, Uganda’s children remain full of hope — dreaming of education, health, and opportunities for a better tomorrow.
At iam4allkids.org, we focus on children whose pain goes unseen — especially girls who are silenced, hungry, or pushed out of school. In Zambia, we support grassroots efforts that defend, nourish, and empower the next generation.
We:
Share survivor stories and the strength of those fighting to return to school
Highlight child protection teams, nutrition programs, and girls’ advocacy groups
Promote community dialogue and sustainable support for children in crisis
In Zambia, awareness is the first step toward action.
In Zambia, children are facing enormous challenges — but they are not giving up.
Over 40 percent of children are stunted due to chronic malnutrition
One in three girls is married before adulthood
Abuse cases often go unreported, and services for child survivors remain limited
We believe every child in Zambia deserves nourishment, safety, and a future filled with possibilities.
Even when systems fail, people rise to protect children:
In rural kitchens, volunteers are cooking nutrient-rich porridge for growing minds
In girls’ clubs, teenagers are learning to say no and dream bigger
In church halls and village huts, communities are speaking out against abuse
And because of your support, Zambia’s children are finding strength and belonging
Here, hope is not distant — it’s already in motion.
FAWEZA helps girls resist pressure to drop out or marry early by supporting them with school supplies, mentorship, and leadership training. They run safe spaces where girls learn about their rights, build confidence, and plan for their futures. In collaboration with teachers and parents, FAWEZA also intervenes when girls are at risk of being withdrawn from school. Many of the girls they reach go on to mentor others in their villages, creating cycles of support. FAWEZA believes that educated girls grow stronger communities.
CHIN is a coalition of local nonprofits working to prevent child abuse and support children in crisis. They provide case management, trauma support, and referrals for survivors of violence and neglect, especially in areas with few resources. Their teams also train community members to identify abuse, report cases, and provide basic psychosocial care. In places where families once suffered in silence, CHIN is building bridges to justice and healing. Their work ensures that no child has to walk through trauma alone.
In 2023, FAWEZA launched a regional campaign to support girls who had dropped out of school due to marriage or teen pregnancy. Through door-to-door outreach and community dialogues, families were encouraged to re-enroll their daughters and delay marriage. Girls received school kits, peer mentorship, and emotional support from local advocates. Many returned to class with pride and resilience. The campaign helped break generational cycles of silence and shame.
In early 2024, CHIN hosted Child Protection Week across Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces, reaching hundreds of children, caregivers, and educators. Sessions included role-plays, storytelling, and trauma-informed guidance on how to respond to signs of abuse. Community members pledged to build safer environments and report suspected violence. Local leaders created action plans for improving child welfare services. It was a powerful reminder that protection begins with awareness.
Meet the organizations turning challenges into change for Zambia’s children:
Supporting girls’ education, leadership, and protection from early marriage and school dropout.
Coordinating child protection responses and survivor support across local communities.
Operating 24/7 helplines and emergency response services for abused and vulnerable children.
Providing shelter and life skills to street-connected and at-risk girls in Lusaka.
Promoting children’s rights through civic education, legal training, and school-based empowerment.
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