Every child deserves more than survival.
Poverty doesn’t just take away resources. It can take away choices. For children growing up without stable families, consistent education, adequate resources, or a pathway toward independence, circumstances outside of their control can shape their trajectory of their entire lives.
In Zambia millions of children experience multiple forms of deprivation at the same time.
But we don’t believe a child’s circumstances should determine their future.
The reality is the need is bigger than one child.
70.6%
of children in Zambia experience deprivation in two or more dimensions of wellbeing.
60%
of Zambia’s population lives below the national poverty line, according to the 2022 Living Conditions Monitoring Survey.
53.4%
of Zambia’s population is under the age of 18, making the wellbeing of children central to the country’s future.
Education
Without consistent educational opportunities, children can struggle to develop the skills necessary to pursue employment and independence.