Agents of change foundation: Recent Episodes
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A not-for-profit organization based in lusaka,Zambia, Agents of Charge foundation (ACF) gives young people the skills and tools to make their voices heard and to engage in dialogue about important community issues. Working in two provinces, ACF partners with local radio stations and community organizations to train youths as radio reporters and broadcasters.
We see radio as a tool for talk—to facilitate conversations outside of everyday interactions and providing a sounding board for local concerns and realities.
Community and Grassroots Movements: In this episode, we delve into understanding what the SSN partners do in mitigating climate change in southern province of Lusaka.
Welcome to our latest episode, where we are thrilled to introduce the first female president of Mukuba University, Taonga Maipambe! 🎉
In this groundbreaking episode, we explore:
- Taonga Maipambe's inspiring journey to becoming the first female president of Mukuba University.
- How the training and support from Agents of Change Foundation Zambia played a crucial role in her leadership development.
- Exclusive interviews with Taonga Maipambe, her mentors, and fellow students.
- The challenges she faced and overcame on her path to leadership.
- The significance of her presidency for Mukuba University and future generations of women leaders.
Join us as we celebrate this historic achievement and discuss the impact of inclusive leadership training. Taonga's story is a testament to the power of determination, education, and support in breaking barriers and claiming new spaces for women in governance.
Tune in now on INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE CLAIMING THE FEMALE SPACE and be inspired by Taonga Maipambe's journey and the transformative work of the Agents of Change Foundation!
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Our young people in Mazabuka joined the rest of the VCA Partners in Celebrating World Environment day at St Edmond Ground which was attended by the Mazabuka town Clark.
The event also presented an opportunity for the students to showcase some of the Green Clean initiatives
In honor of World Environment Day, we have a special episode of our podcast that you won't want to miss! 🌿🌏
This week, our youth Reporter from Mazabuka had the privilege of sitting down with some incredible key stakeholders from Mazabuka District. Our discussion was enlightening and truly inspiring, focusing on the significant environmental challenges and opportunities in the region.
Throughout the episode,our youth reporters focused on exploring the resilience of Mazabuka's wildlife and the innovative strategies they employ to adapt to their changing environment. From seeking out new habitats to adjusting their feeding habits, nature has a remarkable capacity to endure and evolve."
Renewable energy isn't just a buzzword; it's a crucial tool in our arsenal against the looming threat of climate change. From solar to wind, hydropower to geothermal, the possibilities are endless, and the benefits are immense.And on this Episode our Youth Reporters we'll be exploring just how renewable energy technologies are revolutionizing the way we power our world. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to fostering energy independence, renewables offer a pathway to a cleaner, more sustainable future."
On this Episode this show,Our Youth Reporters and Listeners delve into the specific impacts that climate change is having on the beloved town of Mazabuka . From the increasing frequency of droughts to the unpredictable weather patterns disrupting our agricultural cycles, we'll uncover how these changes are affecting the daily lives of Mazabuka's residents."
Leadership and Governance: Nurturing a Flourishing SocietyEffective leadership inspires, motivates, and guides individuals and groups toward common goals. Governance, on the other hand, ensures that systems and institutions operate fairly, transparently, and in the best interest of the peopl
Gender equity is the process of being fair to women and men. To ensure fairness, strategies and measures must often be available to compensate for women's historical and social disadvantages that prevent women and men from otherwise operating on a level playing field. Equity leads to equality.
local government makes important decisions that affect the lives of women and men. Women’s equal participation and representation in local decision-making processes is critical for prioritising women’s practical needs and issues in local governments’ agendas and for localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs
The challenges hindering women participation in governance include socio-cultural and religious resistances, poor civic education among women-folk, lack of women-centred public policies, poor family support, and patriarchal dominance in the operations of governments
In 2023, for the first time in history, women CEOs lead a fortune for many companies. This is undoubtedly an important milestone. But it also underscores the need for more women at all levels of leadership. And this is not just about representation. Women leaders are good for business:
A truly democratic and representative government cannot be established without women‟s participation in the political processes at all levels, In universitys and Colleges Women are less represented in unions, vote less, and do not scrutinize policies enacted that address their needs and circumstances.
This limitation is more or less universal in all societies. Even these days one witnesses the continuing low percentage of women Governance processes.
Addressing the lack of education and its impact on women's participation in politics in Zambia requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses education, policy reforms, and changes in societal attitudes towards gender equality and women's leadership.
Our youth reporters encouraged in a debate as to weather the low Participation of women in kitwe is because of luck of Eduction
CLAIMING MY SPACE IS A PILOT RADIO PROGRAM THAT SAKES TO ENCOURAGE MORE WOMEN TO CLAIM THERE SPACE IN GOVERNANCE SPACES
Study findings reaffirmed that adolescent pregnancies are high in Zambia, potentially undermining girls' human rights and compromising their opportunity to fully realize their socioeconomic development potential
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW IS A RADIO PROGRAM THAT AIRS ON ZNBC RADIO 4 EVERY SATURDAY AT 11:00 AND THURSDAY ON FLAVA FM. RADIO PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
YOUTH CARE RADIO SHOW IS A RADIO PROGRAM THAT AIRS ON ZNBC RADIO 4 EVERY SATURDAY AT 11:00 AND THURSDAY ON FLAVA FM. RADIO PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT AFFECTS THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG PEOPLE, IT ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO VOICE OUT THE CHALLENGES..
COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
The most common mental illnesses in adolescents are anxiety, mood, attention, and behavior disorders. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people aged 15–24 years.
What strategies can help handle negative peer pressure?
- Pay attention to how you feel. ...
- Plan ahead. ...
- Talk to the person who is pressuring, let him or her know how it makes you feel and tell the person stop.
- Have a secret code to communicate with parents. ...
- Give an excuse. ...
- Have friends with similar values and beliefs
Many people are experiencing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grief is a normal response to loss during or after a disaster or other traumatic event. Grief can happen in response to loss of life, as well as to drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that usually bring us comfort and a feeling of stability. Common grief reactions include:
- Shock, disbelief, or denial
- Anxiety
- Distress
- Anger
- Periods of sadness
- Loss of sleep and loss of appetite
Some people may experience multiple losses during a disaster or large-scale emergency event. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be unable to be with a loved one when they die, or unable to mourn someone’s death in-person with friends and family. Other types of loss include unemployment, or not making enough money, loss or reduction in support services, and other changes in your lifestyle. These losses can happen at the same time, which can complicate or prolong grief and delay a person’s ability to adapt, heal, and recover.
Mental health problems can affect a student's energy level, concentration, dependability, mental ability, and optimism, hindering performance. Research suggests that depression is associated with lower grade point averages, and that co-occurring depression and anxiety can increase this association.
It is becoming a common occurrence—an everyday thing. Barely a day passes in Zambia without the report of a case of violence against women, whether in a rural or an urban setting.
In some areas, the number of reported cases averages 50 a day. It is widely believed, however, that many cases go unreported. And the numbers keep going up.
An annual survey by the Victim Support Unit of the Zambia Police Service reveals that in 2016 the country recorded 18,540 cases of gender-based violence, more than the 18,088 cases recorded in the previous year.
Gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia takes the form of physical, mental, social or economic abuse against a person because of that person’s gender and includes violence that may result in physical, sexual or psychological harm and suffering to the victim. It may also include threats or coercion, or the arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether in public or private life.
Women in Zambia experience a variety of forms of violence including battery, sexual abuse and exploitation, rape, defilement (rape of a child) and incest.
Similarly, the 2017 Gender Based Violence third-quarter report indicates that the total number of GBV cases in just one quarter countrywide was 16,090, compared to 13,092 cases in 2016 during the same period—a 18.6% increase.
Esther Katongo, the public relations officer for the Zambia police, said when releasing the report that there had been an increase in physical GBV cases such as those involving assault and murder.
This year the country joins the rest of the world in observing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December. This year’s theme, “Leave No One Behind: End Violence against Women and Girls,” reflects the core principle of the transformative 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Zambia’s minister of gender, Victoria Kalima, says the right to life, to freedom of thought and expression and to equality before the law are being compromised by acts of GBV.
What Is Peer Pressure? People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers. When they try to get you to act a certain way, or try to get you to do something, it's called peer pressure. You might want to be like your peers, even if they're not pressuring you. It's natural to want to fit in.
What strategies can help handle negative peer pressure?
- Pay attention to how you feel. ...
- Plan ahead. ...
- Talk to the person who is pressuring, let him or her know how it makes you feel and tell the person stop.
- Have a secret code to communicate with parents. ...
- Give an excuse. ...
- Have friends with similar values and beliefs.
Use protection for all types of sexual encounters
Using male condoms or dental dams can help keep you from contracting an STI, such as HIV, during oral sex. Male condoms can also prevent sharing an STI during anal sex. Both female and male condoms are good for vaginal sex, but do not use them together.
IVYN is a youth reporter based in the copperbelt , he shares his knowledge about ways to prevent HIV after taking part in a full day training on the Ten episode radio show that will be aired on flava fm show called YOUTH CARE partnered by COPPER ROSE ZAMBIA
How can a person reduce the risk of getting HIV?
- Get tested for HIV. ...
- Choose less risky sexual behaviors. ...
- Use condoms every time you have sex. ...
- Limit your number of sexual partners. ...
- Get tested and treated for STDs. ...
- Talk to your health care provider about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). ...
- Do not inject drugs.
What is meant by zero waste?
Zero Waste: The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health
Even after introducing significant measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, some additional degree of climate change is unavoidable and will have significant economic, social and environmental impacts on Canadian communities. To reduce the negative impacts of this change and to take advantage of new opportunities presented, Canadians will need to adapt.
Climate change adaptation refers to actions that reduce the negative impact of climate change, while taking advantage of potential new opportunities. It involves adjusting policies and actions because of observed or expected changes in climate. Adaptation can be reactive, occurring in response to climate impacts, or anticipatory, occurring before impacts of climate change are observed. In most circumstances, anticipatory adaptations will result in lower long-term costs and be more effective than reactive adaptations
Mitigation strategies include retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient; adopting renewable energy sources like solar, wind and small hydro; helping cities develop more sustainable transport such as bus rapid transit, electric vehicles, and biofuels; and promoting more sustainable uses of land.
Zambia pledged to fight the effects of climate change by signing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change when His Excellency President Edgar Lungu appended Zambia’s signature to the historic Paris Agreement in September 2016 at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA. The early entry into force of the Paris Agreement triggered the operational provisions of the agreement to accelerate efforts to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees celsius, and to build climate change resilience. As a nation, we therefore expect to follow up on the Marrakech COP 22 conference and to speed up the inflow of USD $100 billion per year by 2020, as pledged by developed countries with the aim of supporting climate change action in developing countries. This will require a consideration of very creative funding options and smart investments.
The show is brought to you by agents of change foundation zambia with support from action Aid Zambia
Climate Change Mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent emission of greenhouse gases. Mitigation can mean using new technologies and renewable energies, making older equipment more energy efficient, or changing management practices or consumer behavior.
the show is brought to you by agents of change foundation Zambia with support from Action Aid Zambia
WAKE UP ZAMBIA EPISODE FIVE FT SLAP DEE AND DR CHANDA ITS TIME TO WAKE UP( https://ukanimanje.org/) In Zambia today, HIV/AIDS is the #1 cause of premature death, yet nearly 60% of youth lack the comprehensive knowledge they need to protect themselves from HIV.
WAKE UP ZAMBIA EPISODE FOUR FT ESTHER CHUNGU ITS TIME TO WAKE UP( https://ukanimanje.org/) In Zambia today, HIV/AIDS is the #1 cause of premature death, yet nearly 60% of youth lack the comprehensive knowledge they need to protect themselves from HIV.
WAKE UP ZAMBIA EPISODE THREE FT GODS GENERAL ITS TIME TO WAKE UP( https://ukanimanje.org/) In Zambia today, HIV/AIDS is the #1 cause of premature death, yet nearly 60% of youth lack the comprehensive knowledge they need to protect themselves from HIV.
WAKE UP ZAMBIA EPISODE 2 FT WEZI,Dr Duncan Chnada (Adult Infectious Diseases UTH) AND AUNTIE JUDY ITS TIME TO WAKE UP( https://ukanimanje.org/) In Zambia today, HIV/AIDS is the #1 cause of premature death, yet nearly 60% of youth lack the comprehensive knowledge they need to protect themselves from HIV.
WAKE UP ZAMBIA EPISODE FT EPHRAIM ITS TIME TO WAKE UP( https://ukanimanje.org/) In Zambia today, HIV/AIDS is the #1 cause of premature death, yet nearly 60% of youth lack the comprehensive knowledge they need to protect themselves from HIV.
The HIV and Adolescence Workshop provides a platform for experts from all relevant disciplines to discuss the latest research and clinical developments in the field of HIV care for adolescents and the challenges and solutions around HIV in adolescence, and translating data into clinical practice. This interactive workshop will be abstract-driven and will be guided by cross-cutting themes in the field of adolescent health and HIV care.
The overall objective of the HIV and Adolescence Workshop is to share experiences, knowledge and best practices with the aim of defining a pathway forward for optimizing services for adolescents at risk of acquiring HIV and those living with HIV.
The Partners are UNICEF Zambia, UNESCO Zambia, CIDRZ, NAC and E-Virology
The HIV and Adolescence Workshop provides a platform for experts from all relevant disciplines to discuss the latest research and clinical developments in the field of HIV care for adolescents and the challenges and solutions around HIV in adolescence, and translating data into clinical practice. This interactive workshop will be abstract-driven and will be guided by cross-cutting themes in the field of adolescent health and HIV care.
The overall objective of the HIV and Adolescence Workshop is to share experiences, knowledge and best practices with the aim of defining a pathway forward for optimizing services for adolescents at risk of acquiring HIV and those living with HIV.
The Partners are UNICEF Zambia, UNESCO Zambia, CIDRZ, NAC and E-Virology
The HIV and Adolescence Workshop provides a platform for experts from all relevant disciplines to discuss the latest research and clinical developments in the field of HIV care for adolescents and the challenges and solutions around HIV in adolescence, and translating data into clinical practice. This interactive workshop will be abstract-driven and will be guided by cross-cutting themes in the field of adolescent health and HIV care.
The overall objective of the HIV and Adolescence Workshop is to share experiences, knowledge and best practices with the aim of defining a pathway forward for optimizing services for adolescents at risk of acquiring HIV and those living with HIV.
The Partners are UNICEF Zambia, UNESCO Zambia, CIDRZ, NAC and E-Virology
The HIV and Adolescence Workshop provides a platform for experts from all relevant disciplines to discuss the latest research and clinical developments in the field of HIV care for adolescents and the challenges and solutions around HIV in adolescence, and translating data into clinical practice. This interactive workshop will be abstract-driven and will be guided by cross-cutting themes in the field of adolescent health and HIV care.
The overall objective of the HIV and Adolescence Workshop is to share experiences, knowledge and best practices with the aim of defining a pathway forward for optimizing services for adolescents at risk of acquiring HIV and those living with HIV.
The Partners are UNICEF Zambia, UNESCO Zambia, CIDRZ, NAC and E-Virology
The HIV and Adolescence Workshop provides a platform for experts from all relevant disciplines to discuss the latest research and clinical developments in the field of HIV care for adolescents and the challenges and solutions around HIV in adolescence, and translating data into clinical practice. This interactive workshop will be abstract-driven and will be guided by cross-cutting themes in the field of adolescent health and HIV care.
The overall objective of the HIV and Adolescence Workshop is to share experiences, knowledge and best practices with the aim of defining a pathway forward for optimizing services for adolescents at risk of acquiring HIV and those living with HIV.
The Partners are UNICEF Zambia, UNESCO Zambia, CIDRZ, NAC and E-Virology
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
GIRLS IN CHINGOLA ARE NOT INSPIRED TO TAKE UP LEADERSHIP ROLES
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
FEMALE COMEDIAN (SAKANAYO) CALLS ON GIRLS TO HUNT FOR OPPOTUNITIES The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ROLE IN PROMOTING GIRLS /WOMEN IN MASAITI
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
THE ROLE OF VILLAGE
HEADMAN IN CHAMPIONING
GIRLS AND WOMEN IN
TAKING LEADERSHIP ROLES
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
The speak up girls is a project is an initiative from the Alliance for Community Action and the GIZ,the aim of the project was to give girls a chance to speak on issues of Governance and social Accountability
The speak up girls Project is under the Alliance for Community Action and GIZ
shows been recorded and screened by ACF
on this episode we sat down with Naomi who shared with us her passion for soccer and how it helps her and her peers to overcome peer pressure
We sat down with 12 year old maamba girl who took us through the journey of challenges girls face in maamba
kachimina from the chiefs affairs' from kalomo shares challenges of girls who are married at the young age go through
edah champo had a chance to sit down with chief chikanta to talk about some of the challenges that girls face in his chiefdom
on this episode edah champa a citizen journalist under the Alliance for community action chats with youth of choma as their talk about what social accountability
Ireen shares her story about how she started volunteering and how that earned her more opportunities and talks about the need for more young people to volunteer
Agents of change foundation Zambia and its allies partners embanked on a journey to the south part of zambia with the aim to give voices to many young women on issues of governance and social accountability.
The hands of health care workers (HCWs) play a critical role in keeping patients safe. If HCWs do not clean their hands at the right moments, using the proper methods, they can transmit infection-causing microorganisms through their hands from one patient to another. Performing hand hygiene at key moments is an important health care intervention. Hand hygiene reduces the transmission of microorganisms (including those that are antibiotic-resistant), increases patient safety, and decreases health care-associated infection (HAI). Effective, timely hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention and control.
source;https://openwho.org/courses/IPC-HH-en
The hands of health care workers (HCWs) play a critical role in keeping patients safe. If HCWs do not clean their hands at the right moments, using the proper methods, they can transmit infection-causing microorganisms through their hands from one patient to another. Performing hand hygiene at key moments is an important health care intervention. Hand hygiene reduces the transmission of microorganisms (including those that are antibiotic-resistant), increases patient safety, and decreases health care-associated infection (HAI). Effective, timely hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention and control.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), masks should not be placed on children under the age of two. For those age two and older, as well as adults, wearing a mask while out in public is optional.
While it doesn’t hurt to try to get your younger child to wear a mask, Banerji says she doesn’t think many parents will be successful in getting their child to keep it on. But this, she says, is no reason for parents to be concerned.
On his episode we talk to Dr Natasha Kaoma a Health practitioner who highlights the importance of masks wearing
Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you catch the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms. If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early – but call your health facility by telephone first. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness and fever. Some people may develop more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia. The best way to confirm if you have the virus producing COVID-19 disease is with a laboratory test. You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous.
Source:https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered
Corona virus.
• This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in
Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
-To help us understand some of the terms been used here are the names and definitions of the TOP NINE USED WORDS
Zambia has not been spared at the time of the recording they had recorded 34 cases Zero death..
our youth reporters had to record using their phones .
we do not own the rights to the song played during the show .
On the 11 March 2020 Agents of Change Foundation Zambia Joined the rest of the Zambia youths Representatives at Mulungushi International Conference Center to Discuss and Debate the Theme of the years Youth day Celebration,which had the Republican Present as the Guest of Honor..
we caught up with some of the speakers and the youths representatives
GIFT MMEMBE CHATS WITH NAMONDA AND MUKUKA FOUNDERS OF Participation for Sustainable Interventions (PPSI)a non-governmental Organization that focuses on Climate Change,in the interview Namonda shares some of the Challenges that she and her colleague have been facing 9 Months after forming an organization
Lusaka city council in partnership with malmo city council brought young people together sharing cultures around Climate Change.
The first step after testing positive is to see a health care provider, even if you don't feel sick. People with HIV work closely with their health care providers to decide when to start HIV medicines and what HIV medicines to take. The use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection is called antiretroviral therapy
Every hour, about three Zambian youth aged 15-24 years old get infected with HIV. Young people are more vulnerable when they have limited comprehensive HIV prevention information, are not equipped with life skills and do not utilize HIV high impact prevention services such as condoms, male circumcision, HIV testing and treatment
In Zambia, U-Report provides confidential, free of charge, individualized and interactive 24/7 counseling services on HIV and STIs to around 193,000 users, mainly adolescents and youth. This open source SMS-based system is a vital doorway to information for young people who might not have access to an internet café or mobile data.
In addition to the SMS counseling, polls are conducted periodically to get the opinions of young people. In order to ensure a high response rate, all polls sent to U-Reporters are first vetted by a closed group comprising only young people below the age of 24. This ensures that the messages endorsed by the National AIDS Council are re-phrased into a language that the youth can relate to and respond to honestly.
ALICE AND CHISENGA Share what their are up to in ending aids and reaching up to communities focusing on girls and women
Wantula had a chance to talk to PPAZ (YAM) Mmember about that they are doing to engage more young people to come to clinic to access SRHR Services, the combination of The two NGO's resonated well as Safaids gives information and PPAZ provides the services,
WE Talked to Ngandwe Ngandwe,Perry and Brian from SatZambia who shared what their they doing in reducing the numbers of HIV/AIDS and shared about a new platform TEENWYZE that young people can access youth services for free
Multi-award winning artist and humanitarian B-flow, and TV personality and Gospel Artist Esther Chungu set down with Akakandelwa and Chanda to chat about the role of music and sensitizing the community about the HIV/AIDS and also GBV
Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime.
The numbers are staggering:
- 35% of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence.
- Globally, 7% of women have been sexually assaulted by someone other than a partner.
- Globally, as many as 38% of murders of women are committed by an intimate partner.
- 200 million women have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting.
This issue is not only devastating for survivors of violence and their families, but also entails significant social and economic costs. In some countries, violence against women is estimated to cost countries up to 3.7% of their GDP – more than double what most governments spend on education.
Failure to address this issue also entails a significant cost for the future. Numerous studies have shown that children growing up with violence are more likely to become survivors themselves or perpetrators of violence in the future.
One characteristic of gender-based violence is that it knows no social or economic boundaries and affects women and girls of all socio-economic backgrounds: this issue needs to be addressed in both developing and developed countries.
SOURCE: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/socialdevelopment/brief/violence-against-women-and-girls
My Sister Was Sexually Abused; Kelly Chengelo Kalumba shared an emotional story of how he lost his sister after she was sexually abused,he also talks about the possible solutions to this problem...
Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. as we are in the 16 days of activism against GBV,Agents of Change Foundation Zambia put up an open call for the public to voice out on the issue.
Izukanji Daniel Lifuka Sichinga ;Libertarian & Human rights Advocate Shared his thoughts around the topic "Both women and men experience gender-based violence and the focus has to not just be on girls and women but looked at it from a different angle every human regardless of his "Gender" or ''SEX" Has a right to be protected and we should not be selective has to which rights to advocate for.
The discussion was focused on drug abuse with the panel sharing personal experience from their communities
Clifford shares his experience at the digital and story telling he speaks about article 134 that focus on child labour
safe and clean water article 24 children rights the podcast the hosts focuses on the dangers of shortage of water in the community as some end end missing class and the biggest danger making the children vulnerable to a lot of diseases
the podcast is focusing on child defilement with the statics from zambia police statics show that a girl child is defiled very 4 hours
article 23 that focuses on children and young people with disabilities, that the focus of the discussion
The podcast focuses on children rights food and security with the conversation centered around article 24 which is right to food
TeenWyze Is a social media platform that young people between 16yrs and 24yrs can use to make bookings to access sexual reproductive Health services from clinics at a free charge.for more information fellow the link https://web.facebook.com/teenwyze/
our youth reporters from across three sites (Lusaka,Ndola and Kitwe) were part of the first ever national Dialogue;Wantula Purity and Blessings gives the highlights of the whole event
with the agenda to let the young people lead in 2021 by youth 4 parliament one of the participate Paul Chinyimba expressed Interest in Standing on the mayor of mansa province when asked at which political party paul said ''The time will tell. To me the most important now is not a party but mobilizing votes and explaining my agenda for the people of mansa''
The Youth for Parliament National Dialogue was meant to provide ways in which the youths can participate meaningfully in 2021,we spoke to some of the participate Sebastian who is the president of Y.A.M(YOUTH ACTION MOVEMENT) of his aspiration he openly side he has positioned himself for 2021 to stand as an Area Member of Parliament for Matero. while Elizabeth was quick to say she was okay mobilizing more young people in her community.
GIRLS GO POLITICAL is an initiative under the Youth For Parliament,Mumbi whose part of the executive Committee talks about why she wants more girls to participate in politics especially with the 2021 coming up.
During the First ever youth for parliament social move national dialogue, the meeting was set to discuss the plans for the next coming elections and how young people can meaningfully participate.
Dr. Brian C. Mushimba minister of higher education talks about some the challenges in his ministry but was quick to mention the plans his putting in place in his ministry
On the International Day of the Girl (11 October), join Agents of change foundation girl youth Reporters joined the girls in ngomba at fly high school to celebrate girls everywhere as they inspire, break boundaries and take charge of their own future. Rebecca mbama spoke with one the teachers who shares an inspiring story of how she carries a Pad a day just as a way of helping out a pupil who might be in need at school.
The International day of the girl child is a day that is Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
MEMORY TAPELA BANDA FOUNDER OF ALBINISM MATTERS, was one of the speakers at this years international day of the girl child during the conference organized by the Reach on child campaign.
Muka (Co-founder ACF) talks to the girls(Youth reporters) during the conformance in Ngomba About how the felt and understand this years international day of the Girls child.
Chibwe Lumpa Is a founder of Reach One Child Campaign, she explains to Chanda and Aka about why she started the movement and and sahres some of the success she has scored after been working for unless than a year.
KUPES annual Conference 2019 that brought hundreds of girls and ladies from across the country was held at mulunushi conferene centre with ths years theme ROAR YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS,our with reporter Towela Spoke to Natasha and Chilengi
Elizabath malama from chikasha cup opens up about how are organization is helping out girls across the southern africa, she was happy attending the meeting Kupes
THIS YEARS KUPES HAD ATTRACTED LADIES AND GIRLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND OUR THEM REPORTER TOWELA HAD A CHAT WITH MAZI AND CHRITI FROM KITWE AND SOLWEZI RESPECTIVELY AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE THEM FOR THIS YEAR
Agents of change foundation zambia and its youth reporters join this years Kupes conference
The call to action for this Indaba is From Political will to political action.
NOTHING FOR US WITHOUT US. MR NTOKA ALSO LIGHTS THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESS OF PUTTING UP SUCH A BIG EVENT.
some of the causes of teen pregnancies and substance abuse are alcohol and peer pressure. the Government with other organisations like other organisations like USAID and National AIDS COUNCIL do have programes on TV and Radio stations
Mary Kanawila, chats with the SAT-SRHR AFRICA TRUST works with alot of NGO's in Nine Provinces of zambia It uses Three Stratagies to insure their objects are reached.the NGO believes in Voicing Young People, MS SIKAILA FROM BOTSANA AND LANGANJI MANAGWE FROM ZAMBIA HIGHLIGHTS WHAT THEY ARE DOING BOTSANA MALAWI SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE
CHANDA CHABALA CHATS WITH MR LESTER PHIRI AT THE TWO DAYS INDABA ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH
ITS TIME FOR PEOPLE TO STOP WATING ON ANYONE TO DO THINGS FOR THEM BUT SHOULD GET UP GO OUT THERE AND TAKE ACTION THEMSELVES.
WHERE ADOLESCENT OR YOUNG PEOPLE WANT INFORMATION ON SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE AND HEALTH THEY NEED TO GO AND LOOK FOR PLACES WHERE THESE SERVICES ARE OFFEND SOMEONE HAS TO BE THERE TO GIVE THEM FIRST HAND INFORMATION.
CHANDA CHABALA TALKS TO PARTICIPANTS AT THE ON GOING 2019 NATIONAL IDABA ON ADOLESCENT HEALTH RIGHTS
AT THE ON GOING NATIONAL INDABA ON national HEALTH adolescent. MACDONALD PHIRI CHATS WITH THE NATIOANAL Co-0rdinator as he shares the expectations of the indaba
THE PODECAST IS SET UP TO GIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE UPCOMING FIRST EVER INDABA ON national HEALTH adolescent.
the the next two days Agents of change foundation will be sharing discussions from the venue this is in partnership with Zambia youth Platform
EFFECTS OF Deforestation. the youth reporters highlight some of the effects deforestation is having in there communities.