Category: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

CONGRATULATIONS MISS ZAMBIA 2021/2022 FINALISTS ON YOUR SUCCESS

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI would like to congratulate the Miss Zambia 2021/2022 finalists for successfully completing a five-day hands-on training in Civic Leadership with VSI. The finalists exhibited great resources mobilization and managerial skills. These skills enabled them to complete challenging tasks on time without close supervision. We look forward to working with you again.…
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No Child Belongs to the Streets Advocacy Campaign

The Visionary Students Initiative`s “No Child Belongs to the Streets” advocacy campaign is focused on influencing policy direction on children`s affairs in Zambia and driving awareness around streetism at the local, and national levels.  The ultimate goal is to take children off the streets and make sure of it that they do not return to…
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VSI PARTICIPATES IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI joined like-minded Non-Governmental Organizations at the organizational networking and capacity building workshop in Lusaka. The workshop was organized by Changing Minds Foundation (CMF). The VSI delegation was led by the Deputy Director Ms. Catherine Tembo and the Programs Coordinator Mr. Emmanuel Phiri. Key among the issues discussed where: 1. Organisational leadership…
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Team VSI and CDEF facilitating educational sessions at House of Joy Orphanage

Our Educational Programs seek to promote self-discipline, a sense of responsibility, teamwork among children and prevent them from feeling socially insecure. Our goal is to help children become self-confident and good decision-makers.

PERIOD DIGNITY IS CARDINAL TO ACHIEVING MENSTRUAL HYGIENE

Accessibility and availability of essential care needed to support girls’ periods are cardinal to promoting menstrual hygiene and ending period poverty. Today, the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI and the Children Development and Empowerment Foundation-CDEF conducted training on reusable sanitary pad making at the House of Joy Orphanage in Lusaka. The main purpose of the period dignity…
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VSI LAUNCHES THE GLOW AFRICA INITIATIVE

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI is a platform that provides for the establishment of countless many initiatives whose mandate is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Founded by one of the VSI Members—Angela Busanga, the Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Africa is an initiative working towards the course of promoting Menstrual hygiene and embracing our African…
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FORMALIZATION OF INFORMAL WASTE PICKERS KEY TO ACHIEVING A GREEN ECONOMY

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI, Joyce and Friends Foundation attended the first national symposium for waste pickers and plastic pollution organized by the Citizen’s Environmental and Social Concern (CESCO). The symposium informed the audience on various principles and practices surrounding environmental safeguards, among which include formalizing the informal waste pickers’ as the key to achieving a…
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TRAINING ON REUSABLE SANITARY PAD MAKING SUCCESSFUL!

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI, Save a Life Foundation-SALF, and the Reigning Miss Zambia-2020 have successfully completed a training in reusable sanitary pad making. The training was facilitated by Aliceda School of Skills. The lead team members are expected to share the knowledge with their peers to facilitate for increased productivity. Through the On-campus Training and…
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EDUCATION CAN BE THE KEY TO SUCCESS!

Through the On-campus Training Programs, the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI is dedicated to educating communities on various issues of national concern. Today’s visit to Lusaka’s Kumbaya Community School demonstrates our commitment to raising an informed and educated generation. We believe that, education shapes and helps people become better citizens—by knowing and respecting rights, laws, and regulations.…
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VSI ON-CAMPUS TRAINING PROGRAMME REVIVED!

Following a long time away from our work in community and secondary schools due to the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re scheduled to bounce back stronger this September. The VSI On-Campus Training Programme (OTP) accords learners an opportunity to learn how to navigate real-life situations. Our ultimate goal is to raise a new…
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