FOUNTAIN OF PEACE AND SUPPORT

18/09/2026

YOUNG PEOPLE & MENTAL HEALTH

The burden of su***de is heavily felt among young people in Zambia:

1. Adolescents: A scoping study focusing on Zambian youth highlighted that nearly 31.3% of adolescents experienced suicidal ideation and 39.6% reported suicidal behavior, often co-occurring with depressive symptoms and problematic drinking.

2. Societal Stigma: The Zambia National Public Health Institute has noted that while the advent of social media has brought more visibility to these figures, su***de numbers remain critically high. Systemic mental health stigma and a severe lack of decentralized, community-based mental health services exacerbate the crisis.

3. Primary Risk FactorsPublic health research identifies several leading risk factors contributing to suicidal behavior in Zambia:Alcohol dependence and family problems related to substance abuse. Non-paid work status or severe financial distress. A family history of su***de or sudden death of close relatives.Chronic or acute physical health crises (such as heart attacks or strokes).

18/09/2026

YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A MESSAGE FROM FOPS

This September, for Su***de Prevention Month, Fountain of Peace and Support wants to tell every person reading this:

Your life matters. Your story is not over.

We know many of you are carrying heavy things in silence. School pressure, no money, family problems, heartbreak, shame, feeling like you have failed, feeling tired of trying.

Please hear us: It is okay not to be okay. It is not okay to suffer alone.

The pain you feel today is real, but it is not permanent. There is help. There is hope. There is healing.

If you are struggling, please do this today:

1. SPEAK - Talk to someone you trust.
2. PAUSE - Breathe. Don't make a permanent decision for a temporary feeling.
3. SEEK - You deserve support.

To everyone: Check on your strong friends. Ask them, "Are you really okay?"

At FOPS, we are here to listen without shame and without judgement.

Talk to us confidentially:
WhatsApp or Call: 0760453984
Location: Shibuyunji - Nampundwe.

You can also call Childline 116.

You are loved. You are needed. You are important.

With Love and Hope,
Fountain of Peace and Support

31/12/2025

Happy new year 🎊
This new year brings fresh hope, renewed strength, and greater opportunities to serve our communities with purpose and impact. Together, we will continue to uplift, empower, and create lasting change.

Here’s to a year of unity, growth, and meaningful action.

22/03/2025

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31/12/2024

As we approach the end of another incredible year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and contributions to our mission. Together, we have made a meaningful impact and brought hope to countless lives. With the New Year just around the corner, we eagerly look forward to continuing our journey of creating a brighter, better future. May 2025 bring you joy, health, and prosperity. Let’s make the upcoming year even more impactful, together.

30/12/2024

Homeless children are not invisible, they are a reminder of our shared responsibility to create a world where every child has a safe place to call home. Every child deserves a safe place to sleep, enough to eat, and the chance to dream without limits.

27/12/2024

It’s essential that every mother has access to proper healthcare, nutrition, and support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Let’s work together to ensure safe motherhood and prioritize the well-being of mothers and their babies. Healthy mothers create healthy futures.

03/12/2024

Healthy mothers, healthy generations. Let’s support maternal health together. Join us in the fight against childhood malnutrition and help secure a brighter future for the next generation.

25/04/2024

Thank you once again for choosing to partner with us .

We are proud to welcome our new partners in advancing , & .

African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) All India Welfare Society Biosphere-Foundation-ug Development Initiatives Down Syndrome International FOUNTAIN OF PEACE AND SUPPORT Gamjul Maternity Foundation
MELLA For Adolescent and Youth Health Msemwa Foundation Prolight Foundation Reproductive Health Network Kenya

23/04/2024

Rural clinic discussion and training on maternal nutrition and family planning.