CHILDHOPE-ZAMBIA

ABOUT US

CHILDHOPE-ZAMBIA (CH-Z) is a registered non-governmental, non-profit organization established in 1999 with a strong commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized children in rural Zambia.

For over 25 years, we have worked across Southern, Western, North-Western, and Central Provinces, supporting children in underserved communities with limited access to quality early learning, education, healthcare, nutrition, and protection services.

We are an Early Childhood Development (ECD) and education-focused organization working to improve child wellbeing, school readiness, and long-term development outcomes for vulnerable children.

We believe every child regardless of background or circumstance deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, educated, and dignified life.

We work in partnership with families, caregivers, community leaders, schools, and development partners to build sustainable, community-led systems that strengthen child protection, education access, and community resilience in rural Zambia.

We are independently governed and non-affiliated with any religious, political, or governmental institution, ensuring full focus on child rights and community impact.

VISION

A Zambia where every child grows up safe, healthy, educated, and full of hope for the future.

MISSION

To reduce poverty and improve the wellbeing and living standards of children in rural Zambia.

WHAT WE DO

Early Childhood Development (ECD) – 0–6 Years

We promote holistic Early Childhood Development (ECD) for children aged 0–6 years through early stimulation, caregiver education, parenting support, nutrition support, hygiene promotion, and community-based child development programs.

Our ECD approach strengthens early learning foundations, child development programs, and community-based education support systems that ensure children receive nurturing care from birth.

Early Childhood Education (ECE) – 3–6 Years

We implement Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs that prepare children for primary school which involves structured and play-based early learning.

Our focus includes school readiness programs, early literacy and numeracy, cognitive development, and community-based early learning centres that improve access to early learning in rural education settings.

We also support inclusive early learning for children with disabilities.

Primary Education Support

We improve access to quality primary education in rural Zambia through school construction, classroom rehabilitation, and expansion of learning infrastructure.

We support the provision of teaching and learning materials, including textbooks, desks, and classroom resources, to strengthen education quality.

We also implement Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs, including safe water systems, latrines, and handwashing facilities to improve school health and attendance.

In addition, we provide teacher training in learner-centered methodologies, inclusive education practices, and remedial education support to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes.

We also strengthen community-based education systems to reduce dropout rates and improve retention of vulnerable children.

Inclusive Education & Child Disability Support

We champion inclusive education programs and the rights of children with disabilities, ensuring they are recognized for their abilities and potential.

We support early identification and assessment of disabilities, provision of assistive devices, and learning materials to improve access to education for all children.

We also provide teacher training in inclusive education approaches across ECD, ECE, and primary education levels.

Through community awareness and disability inclusion programs, we reduce stigma and promote equal participation of children with disabilities in education and community life.

Child Health, Nutrition & Adolescent Wellbeing (0–18 Years)

We implement child health and nutrition programs that support children from early childhood through adolescence.

For children aged 0–6 years, we focus on nutrition, growth monitoring, hygiene, immunization awareness, and caregiver education.

For children aged 7–14 years, we support school health programs, malaria prevention, deworming awareness, hygiene promotion, and school feeding support.

For adolescents aged 15–18 years, we promote adolescent health education, life skills development, mental wellbeing awareness, and prevention of high-risk behaviors.

We integrate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and community health awareness across all child development stages.

Family & Community Empowerment

We strengthen families and communities as the foundation of sustainable child development and education outcomes.

We implement parenting support groups and caregiver training programs that promote positive parenting, early childhood stimulation, child protection awareness, and responsive caregiving.

We also engage community leaders, school structures, and local stakeholders in community development and child protection systems strengthening.

We promote community-based child protection mechanisms that support early identification and response to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

We believe empowered families and engaged communities are key to breaking cycles of poverty and achieving sustainable child development impact.

OUR APPROACH

• • Community-led and locally driven development
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD), Early Childhood Education (ECE), and Primary Education systems strengthening
  • Inclusive education and child disability support across all learning levels
  • Child protection and rights-based programming
  • Integrated child health, nutrition, and WASH interventions
  • Low-cost, scalable, sustainable community solutions
  • Strong partnerships with families, schools, and local stakeholders, government line ministries for long-term impact

CLOSING STATEMENT

We welcome partnerships with organizations and donors committed to improving child wellbeing and education in rural Zambia.