By engaging with parliamentary processes through #CSPR‘s Children’s Parliament initiative, children have developed essential skills and knowledge to become informed and active citizens. With support from Unicef Zambia , this initiative provides a unique platform for children to participate in parliamentary proceedings, gaining valuable insights into law-making, civic responsibility, and the impact of their voices…
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To engage young people and duty bearers in critical discussions, CSPR organized a football tournament in Eastern Province to educate youth on public debt management, foster transparency and accountability, and encourage youth participation in economic decision-making CSPR remains committed to creating a more informed and active citizenry capable of advocating for improved debt management and…
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With support from Unicef Zambia, #CSPR hosted the 2024 Children’s Parliament in Solwezi . The children’s parliament is the largest children’s platform in Zambia that allows children to analyse and debate child -focused sections of the national budget.
With support from Save the Children Zambia and Unicef Zambia, #CSPR hosted the 2024 Children’s Parliament in Solwezi . The children’s parliament is the largest children’s platform in Zambia that allows children to analyse and debate child -focused sections of the national budget. This year’s theme allowed children’s to analyse the 2025 education allocations in…
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The Children’s Parliament in Katete district, held from October 2nd to 5th, is an initiative by CSPR with support from Unicef Zambia. The event aimed to build capacity in children to become advocates for a better and quality education system, aligning perfectly with the World Children’s Day theme: ‘Inclusive, Relevant and Quality Education for a…
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Since 2021, the Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR), with support from Diakonia, has been implementing the Activating Women and Youth-led Accountability for Social Justice project in Mansa, Monze, and Choma. As this important initiative nears its conclusion this year, we reflect on its objectives and achievements. The project’s primary aim has been to empower…
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In readiness for this year’s World Children’s Day, #CSPR with support from Unicef Zambia and Save the Children Zambia is empowering children with skills and information to advocate for their rights and contribute to national development and decision making processes at all levels. Among other topical issues, the platform provides the opportunity for children to…
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The Civil Society For Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has submitted an analysis of the 2025 national budget estimates for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Head 87 to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). In its submissions, CSPR contends that corruption has long been a significant barrier to national development in Zambia, disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable in our…
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These sessions aim to equip participants from Mweezya and Tekelo Wards in Sinazongwe District with the knowledge and skills to advocate for their rights and interests, hold leaders accountable for their actions, promote social justice and environmental sustainability This activity is under the Scottish Government funded Climate Just Communities-CJC project! being implemented through #NIRAS in…
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CSPR recently hosted a highly successful interface meeting and information session on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Sinazongwe District, benefiting Mweezya and Tekelo Wards. The main objective of this activity was to increase awareness and understanding of CDF guidelines and application process among community members. Through meetings such as this, CSPR aims to unlock…
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