On invitation by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts -MYSA, the Visionary Students Initiative -VSI and Youth-Led Development Alliance Zambia -YDA witnessed the launch of Zambia’s State of the Youth Report held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka. The report highlights opportunities, challenges and interventions aimed at addressing issues affecting the youth in Zambia.…
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We’re thrilled to attend this year’s National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Symposium that seeks to review the 12 years of implementation of the Anti GBV Act No 1 of 2011. The symposium also discussed GBV prevention and response mechanisms with stakeholders ranging from Government, Civil Society Organisations and Cooperating Partners. The symposium is organized by the…
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What we did today is a clear demonstration of what happens when concerned citizens unite to actively address social problems —things move!
The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI is delighted to have been one of the Non-Governmental Organisations invited by the U.S. Embassy Zambia to the Organizational Leaders’ Networking and Feedback Event. The event sought to gain insights into how the American Spaces have helped respective Community-Based/ Non-Governmental Organizations improve their programming. The event was graced by top officials…
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To celebrate Zambia’s 59th Independence Day, we brought together three Lusaka-based schools to debate and make presentations on National Values and Principles (NVPs). The event was conducted in close collaboration with the Office of the Vice President Department of National Guidance. The event’s aim was to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the core…
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Data Collection | Push Factors | Kanyama Constituency Participants: Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, Kanyama East, Lusaka. What are the main factors that push children to the streets?
#VSI is thrilled to have been invited to speak at the youth dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The dialogue examined ways in which Zambian youth can actively participate in the realization of SDGs 1,2 and 3. Remember, socially, sustainable practices can help strengthen community bonds, improve quality…
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On July 17, the U.S. Embassy in Zambia, through the Public Affairs Small Grants Program, awarded $152,000 (K2.9 million) to nine Zambian community-based organizations to expand economic opportunity, improve health and education, and fight corruption in communities in six provinces. Visionary Students Initiative will carry out advocacy programs in schools and communities to promote mental…
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We’re in Kanyama Constituency to learn more about the push factors associated with Streetism from the guardian’s perspective. This research will contribute to the development of the National Street Children Strategy. #VSI remains committed to promoting and protecting children’s rights in Zambia.
The Member of Parliament for Kanyama Constituency Honourable Monty Chinkuli has welcomed the Visionary Students Initiative’s campaign against streetism to be carried out in his jurisdiction. The Lawmaker has pledged to offer maximum support to team VSI as they implement Phase Two of the campaign. This phase focuses on investigating factors that push children to…
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