Lazarus Mwale

Plan International Zambia and the National Prosecution Authority have signed a landmark MoU to strengthen child-friendly justice systems, promote accountability, and ensure children and survivors are protected, heard, and supported across Zambia.#ChildProtection #EndChildMarriage

As we mark #SafeguardingWeek, our Country Director, Antoinette Ngoma, shares her reflections on Sustainable Safeguarding and why it must be part of our everyday work. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Together, we can create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for all

On a pre-positioning visit to North-Western Province, we engaged the Gender Principal Officer @LimpoSishekanu to understand issues affecting children especially girls & young women. Child marriage & teenage pregnancy remain key challenges, driven by deep-rooted cultural norms.

For 45 days, we’ve supported flood-affected families in Lumezi with life-saving assistance,restoring hope and dignity when it matters most. This response was made possible by the Start Fund in partnership with @WorldVisionZamo, @people_in_need & @CatholicRelief

The launch of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies & Training(IPST) at Parliament in 🇿🇲 creates a valuable platform for engagement with MPs. We look forward to leveraging this space to strengthen policy dialogue & capacity building on issues affecting children & young people.

Today, @PlanZambia joins the world in marking #InternationalWomensDay. The theme ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women & Girls’ reflects our work to end child marriage,support girls’ education & empower young women to shape their futures. #GirlsRights #EndingChildMarriage

Today in Kyangwali, we have launched the DGD-funded #PROACTProject alongside district leaders, #OPM, RDC’s Office, & our partners @TpoUg. With united commitment & full local support, we move forward to strengthen impact & promote resilience in crisis communities 🌍✨ #ResilienceI

On the ground in Lumezi, we delivered additional granula chlorine to support safe water access for families affected by the floods and engaged community leaders to strengthen response efforts.💧 #FloodResponse #Lumezi

Standing with communities affected by the Lumezi flash floods Together with @WorldVisionZamo, @CatholicRelief, and @people_in_need & with support from @StartNetwork, we’ve mobilised to meet urgent needs, including donating chlorine tablets to Kazembe Mini Hospital. @PlanUK

We’re in Chisamba this week for the #SpaceToLead inception meeting,bringing together implementing partners to align on goals & expectations. The project will strengthen CSOs, promote youth participation & advance protection & #SRHR for children & young people in Central Province.

Day 10 | 16 Days of Activism Against GBV No girl or woman should live in fear of violence, not online and not offline. 
Get inspired by Taonga & add your voice to the fight against all forms of violence against girls & women. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV

Day 8: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Today, we’re spotlighting a powerful message from Salifyanji, a member of the youth advisory panel using her voice to remind us what digital violence looks like. A safer world for girls includes a safer internet.

16 Days of Activism! One urgent mission: End violence against women and girls. @PlanUganda , we tackle GBV through our DECIDE programme strengthening access to SRH & GBV services, preventing child marriage, and elevating girl`s voices. Join the us to #EndGBV #16Days #EndGBV

Today’s word: Intention. Jonathan from our Youth Advisory Panel reminds us that change starts with choosing positive, respectful words- every day. Let’s be intentional in ending GBV. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV #EndGBV #YouthVoices

Uganda launches the #16Days of Activism! This year’s call is clear: UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women & Girls. We are thrilled to be part of the National Launch event in Kasese today,@Mglsd_UG @MutuuzoP led a march rallying residents to take a stand. #EndGBV

As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the power and potential of young women leading change. Phoebe Kasoga discusses how girls are shaping a better world and the urgent need to end child marriage. @PlanUganda #NBSLiveAt9 #NBSUpdates

Beyond the funding gap! 🚀 We're live in Kampala, Uganda for the #AfricanYouthEngagementWorkshop! 🌟 Young leaders advancing SRHR, education, and justice in Africa. Let's amplify youth voices and create a brighter future! 💪 #YouthLeadership #BeyondTheFundingGap

Joining forces with @MinOfEdUg & @StateHouseUg to celebrate #WorldYouthSkillsDay & #IntlDayofEducation! We're discussing the future of education & AI's role in preserving human agency. Let's promote an employer-led TVET system that meets labor market needs! 📌Theme: Artificial Intelligence & Education, Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #SkillsForLife #EducationForAll

Happening now is the Panel Discussion at #WorldYouthSkillsDay & #IntlDayofEducation, Discussing the importance of Employer-Led TVET Systems that meet labor market needs. Our SOYEE intervention is a shining example of promoting entrepreneurship & employment among youths in West Nile & Kyangwali. #WorldYouthSkillsDay #SkillsForLife #EducationForAll

This evening in Adjumani, the #DAC2025 has been crowned with a powerful school debate between learners at Adjumani Central P/S with support from #PlanInternational. With the sharing from learners, this year's theme for the Day of the African Child: Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights, obliges us to assess progress since 2010 & prioritize child rights in planning & budgeting for a brighter future for African children. #ChildRights #PlanningForChildren #DAC2025 #PlanInternational