Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities

05/04/2026

Easter Sunday Greetings from the Sililo Foundation

The Sililo Foundation hopes you have had a peaceful, joyful and inclusive Easter Sunday.

We hope this season has continued to bring you renewed hope, unity, and strength as we continue working together to uplift our communities.

Happy Easter Sunday!

03/04/2026

Easter Greetings from the Sililo Foundation

The Sililo Foundation wishes you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Easter holiday.

May this season bring renewed hope, unity, and strength as we continue working together to uplift our communities.

Happy Easter!

27/03/2026

12/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities Celebrates Youth Day 2026

Lusaka, Zambia - On Youth Day 2026, Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities joins the nation in celebrating the energy, creativity, and resilience of Zambian youth, with a special focus on youths with disabilities.

This year's theme, "Rise and Soar," resonates deeply with our mission to empower youths with disabilities to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. We commend the government's strides in promoting inclusivity, particularly through Constitutional Amendment Number 13 of 2025, which reserves 5 parliamentary seats for youths with disabilities in the National Assembly.

"This landmark amendment is a significant step towards ensuring youths with disabilities have a voice in governance," says Mwiba, Executive Director of Sililo Foundation. "We urge all stakeholders to support their meaningful participation."

Despite progress, youths with disabilities face challenges:
- Limited access to education and employment
- Inadequate accessibility and infrastructure
- Stigma and exclusion from decision-making

Sililo Foundation calls for:
- Inclusive policies and programs
- Accessible skills training and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Awareness and challenge stereotypes

"Youths with disabilities are agents of change," says Sandra Kaseke, Education and Operations Director at Sililo Foundation. "Let's create a Zambia where all youths can rise and soar."

Contact: Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities
Email: [email protected]

08/03/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities Celebrates International Women's Day 2026

Lusaka, Zambia - On International Women's Day 2026, Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities joins the global community to advocate for the rights and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities in Zambia.

This year's theme, "Rights. Justice. Action: for all Women and Girls," resonates deeply with our mission. Women and girls with disabilities in Zambia face double discrimination, often excluded from education, employment, and healthcare.

Despite these challenges, women and girls with disabilities in Zambia have achieved remarkable successes. Through different government and nongovernment initiatives, we have seen increased advocacy for disability rights and improved access to services. Women with disabilities are becoming entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers in their communities.

"We must ensure inclusive policies and programs that address the unique needs of women and girls with disabilities," says Ms. Sandra, Director of Education and Operations of Sililo Foundation. "Their voices must be heard, and their rights protected."

Key issues affecting women and girls with disabilities in Zambia include:
- Limited access to education and economic opportunities
- Increased risk of gender-based violence
- Inadequate healthcare services

The government and organisations like UNICEF Zambia, Disability Rights Watch Zambia, and SightSavers Zambia have made commendable efforts to promote disability inclusion. Sililo Foundation appreciates these partnerships and calls for continued collaboration to:
- Implement inclusive policies and programs
- Provide accessible infrastructure and services
- Promote awareness and challenge stereotypes

"Women and girls with disabilities are not victims; they are agents of change," says Director of Education and Operations of Sililo Foundation. "Let us work together to create a more inclusive Zambia."

Contact: Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sililofoundation.org

02/02/2026

Happy New Week and New Month!

Wishing everyone a productive, inclusive, and barrier-free week! May our collective advocacy drive meaningful change and empower persons with disabilities.

09/01/2026

To foster a more inclusive and equitable hiring process, companies and businesses are encouraged to utilise recruitment platforms and craft job descriptions that are accessible to a broad range of candidates, thereby attracting a diverse pool of talented individuals. This can be achieved by incorporating features such as:
- Clear and concise language in job postings;
- Compatibility with assistive technologies;
- Flexible requirements and qualifications;
- Inclusive language and imagery in job descriptions;
- Accessibility options for applicants, such as audio or braille formats.

By taking these steps, organisations can tap into a wider talent pool, drive innovation, and build a more representative workforce.

06/01/2026

PHOTO FOCUS:

A CALL TO THE ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT TO ENACT THE SIGN LANGUAGE ACT

Picture Highlights of the Sililo Foundation 2025 Essay Writing Competition Awards Giving Ceremony.

In pictures is Gowokani Muchulu, the First Prize Winner of the Sililo Foundation 2025 Essay Writing Competition, held under the theme - A Call to the Zambian Government to Enact the Sign Language Act.

The Awards Giving Ceremony was held at the University of Zambia on October 30, 2025.

In the coming weeks, look out for the amazing introductory short videos, and essay submissions of the Competition’s Top Ten Finalists.

A Call to the Zambian Government to Enact the Sign Language Act!

31/12/2025

The Sililo Foundation wishes you a Happy, Inclusive and Prosperous 2026!
Cheers to yet another year of recording great progress in achieving disability inclusion!

31/12/2025

PHOTO FOCUS:

A CALL TO THE ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT TO ENACT THE SIGN LANGUAGE ACT

Picture Highlights of the Sililo Foundation 2025 Essay Writing Competition Awards Giving Ceremony held at the University of Zambia on October 30, 2025.

A Call to the Zambian Government to Enact the Sign Language Act!

30/12/2025

Photo Focus:

Picture Highlights of the Sililo Foundation 2025 Essay Writing Competition Awards Giving Ceremony held at the University of Zambia on October 30, 2025.

A Call to the Zambian Government to Enact the Sign Language Act!

29/12/2025

PUBLIC RELEASE
29th December, 2025| The Sililo Foundation Appreciates Support from Its Cooperating Partners in the Year 2025

As the year 2025 draws to a close, the Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities, extends warmest wishes for a Happy New Year ahead!

As we reflect on the past year, we acknowledge the challenges we have faced, the successes we have achieved, and the opportunities that have shaped our journey. We are grateful for your support and partnership in advancing disability inclusion and advocacy, most importantly, we are so grateful to Impact Managers Ltd, CK Legal Practitioners and the Sililo Foundation: Voice of Persons with Disabilities Management Team for their financial support in the operations of the Sililo Foundation in the year 2025.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are filled with hope, optimism, and a renewed commitment to achieving our goals. We envision a brighter future where persons with disabilities are empowered, included, and valued.

Warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a bright new year filled with love, laughter, and hope!

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