Pathways Out of Poverty for Youth in Africa

In Livingstone Zambia, we work with youth and the community, our goal is to provide young people with pathways out of poverty through our programmes. We focus on four pillars: Education, Wellness, Livelihoods, and Gender Equality.

Empowering Zambian youth and the community through education!

Addressing taboo or complex subjects can be challenging. Open dialogue is necessary to address the issues and inequalities affecting youth and communities. Through education and collective action, we can create an inclusive environment where openness and understanding replace stigma and shame.

In most traditional Zambian communities, sexual and reproductive health topics are seldom discussed in family settings and are not part of the school curriculum. Openly discussing sexuality is considered taboo. As a result, most families never have conversations around these topics, and as a result, most girls become pregnant at a young age without understanding even the most fundamental aspects of their bodies, such as how their reproductive system works, how to prevent early pregnancy, or how to take care of themselves. It is also the same for young men. In most cases, people learn about reproductive health by engaging in relationships with the opposite sex, through peers, friends, and, to a lesser extent, relatives. 

Through programmes like Girl Impact, LETS, and Youth Insaka, youth are exposed to knowledge and information to make informed decisions. Our programs contribute to girls staying in school, and making choices about their bodies, education, marriage, and livelihood. Additionally, girls and boys are connected to opportunities that benefit their livelihoods.

We are grateful to all our supporters who continue s provide pathways out of poverty for Zambian youth and the community.

To learn more about pathways out of poverty, the work we do and  our programmes visit https://www.africanimpactfoundation.org

Links:

• Website
• Gender Equality campaign
• Instagram