With financial support from the U.S. Embassy Zambia through the Public Affairs Section, the project seeks to promote mental health wellness for young women while encouraging community service and volunteerism in secondary schools and communities.
The Luanshya District Education Board Secretary’s Office (DEBS), represented by the Education Standards Officer for Open Distance Learning (ESO ODL) has welcomed the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI to the district. The main objective of the meeting was to introduce the Youth Growth Project. With financial support from the U.S. Embassy Zambia, the project seeks to promote…
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The Visionary Students Initiative (VSI) has paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Health’s District Health Office (MOH DHO) to introduce the Youth Growth Project set for launch in the district. The District Health Director (DHD) has appreciated the project objectives and looks forward to the successful implementation. DHD has encouraged VSI to closely…
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The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI and Youth-Led Development Alliance Member Organizations joined the International Association for Youth and Students for Peace-IAYSP at the 2023 Strategic meeting with the IAYSP international President Dr. Koji Matsuda and Africa IAYSP President Mrs. Mica Amanlaman in Lusaka. Among other items on the agenda, the meeting discussed opportunities for the youth…
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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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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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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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