Category: VSI News

No Child Belongs to the Streets, Phase Two (2), Kanyama Constituency.

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.

KANYAMA MP WELCOMES VSI TO THE CONSTITUENCY

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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DW TV’S STREET DEBATE ON MENTAL HEALTH

We are pleased to have been invited to DW TV’s 77 Percent show focusing on Mental Health —Zambia’s Perspective. The recorded show was anchored by Fatou Ellika Muloshi, and will air on DW TV in due course. A number of issues on mental health were discussed not limited to: Issues around the implementation of the…
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VSI AND PARTNERS TOUR CHAINDA WARD 33

In order to understand the challenges faced by Chainda Ward, the Visionary Students Initiative-VSI, Zambia Youth Environmental Network-ZYEN, Miss Face of Nature-FON, and Joyce and Friends Foundation J&F held a meeting with the Chainda Ward 33 Councillor Nsama Mpundu to explore ways of collaboration for the well-being of the community. Key among topical issues include…
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MISS KUMBAYA COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2022 CROWNED

The Visionary Students Initiative- VSI, Joyce and Friends Foundation, Miss Zambia 2021/2022 Finalists, and Miss Face of Nature Zambia 2022 Finalist were honored to provide moral and technical support to Kumbaya Community School`s 2022 beauty pageant steering committee which successfully crowned the Miss Kumbaya Community School, 1st and 2nd Princess. The pageant gives girls more…
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NO CHILD BELONGS TO THE STREETS

Children need to be nurtured and provided with parental care, love and affection. This makes them emotionally happier and free of stress. It is good for their mental Well-being and social development. It is the right of every child to be happy, loved, and properly taken care of. Every child wants to feel wanted and…
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STREETISM IS NOT A SECRET, IT’S NOT A HIDDEN PROBLEM. LET`S SOLVE IT

Streetism is a word coined to describe homeless children that live on the streets, mainly due to drugs, crime, or delinquency…robbing and depriving them of their childhood. Streetism is not a secret, it’s not a hidden problem, but it’s out in plain sight of people every day. Programs to help these children are limited and…
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THE VSI EXECUTIVE CONFERS WITH MINISTER FOR CENTRAL PROVINCE

The Visionary Students Initiative-VSI executive leadership held a brief discussion on issues of mutual interest with the Minister for Central Province Hon. Credo Nanjuwa MP. This follows the VSI Action Plan (2022-2026) set by the VSI executive to supplement the government’s efforts in improving the lives of Zambians without leaving anyone behind. Hon. Nanjuwa who…
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EFFORTS TO ADVOCATE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE SCALED UP as VSI, IAYSP & JFF sign MoU

With an ever-increasing number and diversity of actors in the humanitarian sector, VSI remains committed to partnering with organizations whose core mandate is to support local governments and community-driven solutions for marginalized settlements. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between The Visionary Students Initiative (VSI) and International Association for Youths and Students for Peace (IAYSP)…
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Plans to Launch the VSI Voter Education Programme Underway

>> Coming Soon<< Voter Education, being a significant element in the process of sustaining democratic principles of free and fair election, empowers voters with information on the gains for effective participation in elections. ~ECZThe VSI Voter Education Programme seeks to educate the people of Zambia on what it takes to be a voter and how…
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