Location
Choma District in Southern Province and Nkeyema in Western Province in Zambia
Choma District in Southern Province and Nkeyema in Western Province in Zambia • Amplifying Children’s Voice for Child Rights Project
Amplifying Children’s Voice for Child Rights Project
Partners
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) / Save the Children
Status
Inactive
About This Project
The Amplifying Children’s Voice for Child Rights Project is implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation with support from Save the Children and funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) under the SIDA Civil Society Strengthening Programme (2022–2026).
The project focuses on strengthening child participation and ensuring that children’s voices are represented in decision-making processes at local, district, provincial, and national levels.
It aims to empower girls and boys, including children with disabilities, to understand their rights, engage in advocacy, and contribute to monitoring government commitments on child rights.
Partners and Support
The project is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation in partnership with Save the Children.
Project Locations
Southern Province
- Choma
- Sinazongwe
Western Province
- Nkeyema District
Key Objectives
Empowering children with knowledge of their rights
Strengthening the capacity of children to engage in advocacy and decision-making
Creating platforms for child participation at multiple governance levels
Supporting monitoring of government commitments on child rights
Raising awareness on environmental and climate issues affecting children
Key Activities
Child Rights Education and Capacity Building
The project builds the capacity of girls and boys, including those with disabilities, by providing knowledge on child rights and advocacy skills.
Participants gain confidence and practical skills to engage with decision-makers and contribute to discussions affecting their lives.
Child Participation Structures
The project establishes and strengthens child-led structures and partnerships that create safe and inclusive spaces for participation.
These platforms enable children and youth to engage with duty bearers and influence decisions at community and government levels.
Advocacy and Engagement
Children are supported to actively participate in advocacy processes, including engaging with local authorities and contributing to discussions on child rights and development issues.
This includes influencing policies and actions related to environment and climate change.
Climate and Environmental Awareness
The project raises awareness on environmental and climate challenges and their impact on children.
Through knowledge and engagement, children are empowered to advocate for solutions and hold duty bearers accountable for addressing climate-related issues.
Project Impact
Increased knowledge of child rights among participating children
Strengthened capacity of children to engage in advocacy and decision-making
Established child-led platforms for participation and engagement
Improved child participation in monitoring government commitments
Enhanced awareness of climate change and its impact on children