In a bid to promote access to quality education in marginalized communities, the Sepo Hope Mukelabai Child Foundation (TSMCF), the Visionary Students Initiative (#VSI), and partners have donated note books to Ivwananji Community School in Misisi Compound, Lusaka. Additionally, the team engaged with the students, discussing topics such as career development. Many thanks to everyone…
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On invitation by the Cavendish University Zambia Students’ Union, the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI has delivered a speech on available legal and policy frameworks to tackle substance abuse, and addressing mental health issues among the youth and students. As highlighted in the 2023 National Drug and Substance Control Policy, #VSI has submitted that Zambia has continued…
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The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI and the Youth-Led Development Alliance-YDA have commenced the National Values and Principles (NVP) debate preparatory exercise for selected secondary school debate clubs in Lusaka. The debate on NVPs serves as a platform for learners to gain an understanding of the progress made in the application of National Values and Principles.
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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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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Powered by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Zambia, today`s public awareness on eliminating the worst forms of child labour in Zambia through a 3-day Inter-Schools Debate Competition for Lusaka District was a beautiful sight to behold!! This activity forms part of the activities scheduled for the 12th of June 2023 as we commemorate…
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After several meetings with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services-Department of Child Development on matters relating to children living/working on the streets, the Visionary Students Initiative is proud to announce that, the No Child Belongs to the Streets Campaign has resumed. The Ministry has since partnered with VSI to identify and profile children…
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The sessions are part of the VSI On-campus Training Programme that focuses on equipping students with the necessary skills to influence positive change in their communities. Many thanks to the School management for granting us an opportunity to educate children on their rights contained in the Children`s Code Act 12, 2022. We would also like…
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Today’s session focused on the application of Children’s Rights in real life through roleplaying. Two scenarios were discussed: (a). A girl child is raped by her uncle. She has four options. Report the matter to: 1. The Police 2. The Aunty (Wife to the perpetrator) 3. Her Parents 4. The Church Leader (Pastor) (b) After…
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The Children’s Code-12 Initiative (CC-12) is one of the flagship programs under the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI. The initiative seeks to raise awareness on the importance of promoting and protecting children’s rights in Zambia. The CC-12 gives children an opportunity to take full ownership of their law—Children’s Code Act 12, 2022 for their own benefit and…
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