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Child Rescue Foundation Zambia, Lusaka (2026)

13/02/2026

Together, We Can Secure Every Child’s Future in Chisompola

Child Rescue Foundation – Zambia

Over the past four days, we have shared the story of Chisompola Village, a community taking bold, collective action to ensure children access safe, inclusive, and quality education.

Why This Matters
For years, children in Chisompola have faced:

•Long, exhausting walks to school.

•Unsafe river crossings and isolated routes.

•Fatigue from household burdens, including water collection.

•Increased vulnerability to child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and harmful influences.

Distance is not just an inconvenience — it is a risk factor.

The Solution.
A community-based school within the village, championed by local leadership and supported through community contribution.

This is not just infrastructure.
It is a protection strategy.

The Impact of Your Support
Your partnership will directly contribute to:

•Safer learning environments, particularly for girls.

•Improved attendance, retention, and academic performance.

•Reduced exposure to social and environmental risks.

•Strengthened child protection systems
Prevention of child marriage, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse.

“A school closer to home is not just about access — it is a protection and equity intervention.”

Call to Action.
Child Rescue Foundation invites donors, corporate partners, and CSR/ESG teams to collaborate in completing this transformative initiative.

Your investment can support:

•Infrastructure completion.

•Classroom furnishing and learning materials.

•School feeding reinforcement.

•Strengthening safeguarding and protection systems.

This is an opportunity to deliver measurable impact aligned with:

•SDG 4 – Quality Education
•SDG 5 – Gender Equality
•ESG and long-term community resilience outcomes.

Together, we can turn community commitment into tangible results.

•Invest in protection.
•Invest in education.
•Invest in the future of Chisompola.

12/02/2026

Voices from Chisompola Village: A Community Committed to Education and Development

Child Rescue Foundation – Zambia

🎥 Testimony shared with informed consent for advocacy purposes.

Speaker: Local community member, Chisompola Village

"I am very happy to find you here today. What the Headman (village leader) is doing is something I truly appreciate. We used to struggle to meet like this, but now we can gather and discuss our future."

"Let us work together so we can see the progress the Headman is leading us toward. If we don't support the Headman, our children will suffer. Our children will grow up without opportunities. They might end up in trouble or without a proper future. What would that lead to? We need to prevent that."

"I am a person who loves progress. I want us to build something lasting. Imagine if I am gone, or when our children are grown—what will be left for them? If we don't act now, we are failing the next generation."
"I have walked long distances to be here because I care about this village. I want to see our children go to school, arrive on time, and have the resources they need. And then there is the issue of water. Water is a major challenge for us."

"The children come home from school and then they have to fetch water. What time do they have to study? They carry heavy buckets back and forth. We need to find a way to bring water closer so they can focus on their education and their health."
"We want development here. If we have development, our lives will change. These struggles will become a thing of the past. Let us stay united and support these efforts.

“I am pledging two pockets of cement towards this project.”

A Call for Community Development
• The community is committed to building lasting solutions.
• Local leadership is stepping up, and community members are actively contributing labor and resources.
• Together, they are working toward better infrastructure, safer learning environments, and improved educational access.
“We want development here. If we have development, our lives will change. These struggles will become a thing of the past. Let us stay united and support these efforts.

How Partners Can Make a Difference
Supporting the Chisompola Community School Project will:
• Ensure children can access school safely and on time
• Improve educational outcomes and retention, especially for girls
• Reduce risks related to child marriage, teen pregnancy, and exposure to unsafe environments
• Provide a sustainable model of community-led development.

📌 Your partnership matters. Help us turn community commitment into tangible results. Together, we can build safe schools, safeguard children, and strengthen the future of Chisompola Village.

12/02/2026

Keeping Girls in School: A Critical Protection and Prevention Strategy

In Chisompola Village, distance to school is not only an education barrier, it is a social risk factor.

Long walking distances, unsafe routes, and fatigue disproportionately affect girls and adolescents. Over time, these pressures contribute to:

Increased absenteeism
Early school withdrawal
Greater vulnerability to early marriage
Heightened risk of teenage pregnancy
Increased exposure to negative peer influences, including substance abuse

When children, especially girls, disengage from school, their vulnerability increases significantly. Education remains one of the strongest protective factors against:

Child marriage
Teenage pregnancy
Exploitation and abuse
Substance and drug involvement among adolescents

A community-based school in Chisompola Village will:

Improve safety and reduce exposure to risk environments
Strengthen daily supervision and structured learning time
Increase retention, particularly for girls
Provide a protective space that keeps children engaged in positive development pathways

Keeping girls in school leads to:

Delayed marriage and childbirth
Improved health and wellbeing
Higher lifetime earning potential
Stronger and more resilient communities

By supporting this initiative, partners are not simply funding infrastructure — they are investing in prevention, protection, and long-term social stability.

This directly advances:

SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
Broader child protection and youth development outcomes

A school closer to home is not just about access. It is a strategic intervention to reduce risk, strengthen protection, and safeguard the future of children.

Call to Action

Join Child Rescue Foundation in transforming the future of Chisompola Village. Your support can:

Fund the completion of a safe, community-based school
Provide learning materials and classroom resources.
Strengthen school feeding programs and child protection systems.
Ensure girls stay in school and vulnerable children are safeguarded.

📌 Together, we can protect children, prevent early marriage and teen pregnancy, and create a pathway to education, opportunity, and a brighter future.

Partner with us today and be part of this life-changing initiative.

11/02/2026

Community Testimony Narrative.

The Chisompola Community School Project

Child Rescue Foundation

This video is shared with consent for advocate purposes.

Speaker: Abigail Mujape
Community: Chisompola Village, Chisankane Ward, Kafue District.

Introduction
In the video, Ms. Abigail Mujape, a resident of Chisompola Village, speaks on behalf of the women and families of the community. She expresses gratitude for the construction of a community school, emphasizing the hope and relief it brings to parents and children.

Community Ownership and Participation

Ms. Mujape highlights that the community is not passively waiting for assistance. Women from Chisompola Village will be actively contributing to the construction process by supporting the work “little by little,” including physically carrying sand to the construction site. This reflects strong community ownership and commitment to the sustainability of the school.

Barriers to Education Before the Project

Children from Chisompola Village face severe challenges in accessing education:

Long distance to school: Children are required to walk to Shantumbu, a location far from their homes.

Early and exhausting travel: To arrive at school by 8:00 AM, children have to leave home as early as 5:00 AM, walking for approximately three hours.

Exposure to danger: The journey requires crossing a river without a bridge, placing children at risk, particularly during the rainy season.

Impact of Weather and Safety Risks.

Ms. Mujape explains that during periods of heavy rainfall, the river often floods, making it impossible for children to cross safely. In such situations, children are forced to wait by the riverbank for hours, sometimes missing school entirely. This reality not only disrupts learning but also exposes children to safety risks and discourages consistent attendance.

Conclusion and Community Impact

The construction of a community school within Chisompola Village represents a transformative change. According to Ms. Mujape, having a school nearby will ensure children’s safety, reduce travel time, and create a stable and supportive environment for learning.
She concludes by expressing sincere appreciation to all partners supporting the project and notes that the community is deeply thankful for the opportunity to secure a better future for their children.

Call To Action

Partner with Child Rescue Foundation to bring safe education closer to home.

Support the construction of the Chisompola Community School and help reduce risk, improve attendance, and strengthen learning outcomes for vulnerable children.

📩 To collaborate or sponsor this initiative, contact us via direct

Call: +260-976-700-450
Email: [email protected]

Together, we can turn community commitment into lasting impact.

11/02/2026

When the Journey to School Puts Children at Risk

Child Rescue Foundation

For many children in Chisompola Village, Chisankane Ward, Kafue District, the journey to school is not only long but it is also unsafe.

Children, particularly girls and younger learners, are required to walk long distances through isolated routes to access education. During the rainy season and winter months, this risk is heightened as days grow shorter and children often return home in darkness.

These conditions expose children to serious child protection risks, including:

• Sexual violence and harassment
• Physical harm and exploitation
• Fear and psychological distress
• Early school dropout as a protective response by families.

Even where school feeding programmes exist, safety risks along the journey undermine their impact. A child who is afraid or harmed on the way to school cannot learn, thrive, or remain in the education system.

At Child Rescue Foundation, child protection is inseparable from education. A school that is too far away is not just an education issue, it is a safeguarding issue.

The allocation of land for a community school in Chisompola Village, under the leadership of Headman Chisompola, represents a critical intervention to reduce exposure to violence, strengthen child safety, and keep children, especially girls, in school.

📌 Protection Impact for Organizations, individuals, and Partners Supporting this community school will contribute to:

• Reduced exposure to violence and abuse
• Improved safety for girls and vulnerable children
• Increased school attendance and retention
• Stronger community-based child protection systems

Education should never place a child in danger. Safety must come first.

10/02/2026

When Distance Denies Children an Education

Child Rescue Foundation

In Chisompola Village, Chisankane Ward, Kafue District, distance remains one of the greatest barriers to education for children.

Every day, many children walk long and exhausting distances to reach the nearest school. By the time they arrive, they are often already tired physically and mentally. This directly affects:

• Attendance and punctuality
• Concentration and classroom participation
• Academic performance
• School retention, especially among younger children and girls

For some families, the distance eventually becomes overwhelming, leading to irregular attendance and school dropouts. Over time, this reinforces cycles of poverty and limits children’s future opportunities.

The allocation of land by Headman Chisompola for a community school presents a practical, sustainable, and community-led solution. A school located within the community would significantly reduce daily travel, improve attendance, and allow children to arrive at school ready to learn.

At Child Rescue Foundation, we recognize that access is the first step toward quality education. A child who cannot consistently reach school cannot fully benefit from education policies, feeding programmes, or curriculum reforms.

Call to Action for Donors and Partners
Supporting the construction of a community school in Chisompola Village will directly contribute to:

• Increased school enrollment
• Improved learner retention
• Better learning outcomes
• Greater education equity for rural children

Education should not be a daily test of endurance. It should be within reach of every child.

09/02/2026

Education for All Starts in the Community | Child Rescue Foundation

This week, on behalf of Child Rescue Foundation i will be highlighting the urgent need for inclusive, safe, and quality education for every child (boys and girls)in Chisompola Village, Chisankane Ward, Kafue District.

Under the leadership of Headman Chisompola, a respected champion of children’s protection and education, the community has taken a significant and commendable step by allocating land for the construction of a community school. This demonstrates strong traditional leadership and a shared commitment to investing in children as a foundation for sustainable and inclusive community development.

Child Rescue Foundation is partnering with the community to ensure long-term impact through:
• Community ownership and engagement
• Child protection expertise
• Educational development support

While the land has been secured, the next critical phase is to mobilize:
• Resources
• Partnerships
• Technical support

This will transform the site into a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning environment, addressing barriers that currently place children at risk, including:
• Unsafe long-distance travel
• School dropouts
• Exposure to violence

This initiative contributes directly to:
• SDG 4 – Quality Education
• SDG 5 – Gender Equality
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

For corporate partners, the project aligns with key ESG priorities:
• Social impact through education access and child protection
• Community development and risk reduction
• Sustainable, locally led interventions with measurable outcomes

Education should never be determined by geography or circumstance. It must be accessible, safe, and dignified for every child.

Throughout this week, Child Rescue Foundation will be sharing evidence-based insights and opportunities for donors and corporate partners to engage in this high-impact, community-led education and child protection initiative.

When community leadership aligns with strategic partnerships, sustainable change becomes possible.

Collaboration & Contact
For partnerships, donations, or technical support, please reach out to:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +260-976-700-450

07/02/2026

Ending Human Trafficking: From Awareness to Action

Human trafficking affects children, women, and men, often hidden within our homes, communities, and workplaces.

Over the past week, we have shed light on key forms of human trafficking, including:

Domestic servitude — slavery hidden behind household doors

Child and forced marriage — exploitation driven by coercion and poverty

Sexual exploitation / s*x trafficking — abuse and control for profit

Other forms of labor exploitation

What We’ve Learned

Trafficking thrives where vulnerability meets silence

Awareness saves lives — knowing the signs helps prevent exploitation

Laws exist to protect children and adults, but community vigilance and reporting are essential

What CRF Is Doing

Educating communities and schools on child rights and human trafficking

Empowering women to become Child Protection Champions

Strengthening prevention, early identification, reporting, and referral systems

A Reminder from Saint Josephine Bakhita

Once a victim of slavery, Saint Josephine Bakhita’s life reminds us that human trafficking is real, preventable, and unacceptable. Her journey calls us to speak up, act boldly, and protect the vulnerable.

📞 Report or Get Help in Zambia

Childline: 116 (Toll-free)

Lifeline Zambia: 933 (Free psychosocial support)

Zambia Police: 991

🛑 See it. Speak up. Protect lives. Awareness is action.

06/02/2026

Child / Forced Marriage & Sexual Exploitation

Hidden Forms of Human Trafficking

Child or forced marriage and s*xual exploitation are forms of human trafficking.

When a child is forced into marriage, often due to poverty, social pressure, or harmful cultural practices, they are exploited s*xually, domestically, and economically. Sexual exploitation (s*x trafficking) occurs when individuals are coerced, manipulated, or forced into s*xual acts for profit. This can happen in homes, communities, workplaces, or online.

⚖️ What the Law Says (Zambia):

• The minimum legal age of marriage is 18 years. Child and forced marriage are illegal and punishable by law.

• Sexual exploitation, defilement, and trafficking of persons are criminal offenses, with severe penalties including long prison sentences.

• Children have the right to protection, education, and freedom from abuse and exploitation.

🌍 What CRF Is Doing to Prevent This:
• Raising awareness in schools and communities on human trafficking, child marriage, and s*xual exploitation.

• Through the Empower to Protect Program, strengthening women’s economic resilience and decision-making power to protect children.

• Training women and community members to become Child Protection Champions.

• Promoting prevention, early identification, reporting, and referral of trafficking cases.

The life of Saint Josephine Bakhita reminds us that exploitation often begins where vulnerability meets silence. Awareness and action can break that cycle.

📞 Report or Get Help (Zambia):
Childline: 116 (Toll-free, for children and anyone reporting child abuse).
Zambia Police Emergency: 991.
Lifeline Zambia: 933 (Free psychosocial support and referrals).

🛑 If you see it, report it. If you suspect it, speak up. Protection starts with awareness.

05/02/2026

Domestic Servitude: Slavery Hidden at Home

Domestic servitude is a form of human trafficking and forced labor recognized under international and national laws. It occurs when children or adults are compelled to work in private homes through coercion, deception, or abuse of vulnerability—often under the promise of education, care, or opportunity.

Perpetrators are frequently relatives, family friends, or employers, which allows this crime to remain hidden and normalized.

Domestic servitude violates child protection laws, labor rights, and anti-trafficking statutes. It denies victims their freedom, education, and dignity.

Inspired by the life of Saint Josephine Bakhita, we must strengthen awareness, prevention, and enforcement to protect the most vulnerable.

04/02/2026

What Is Human Trafficking?

Human Trafficking: Modern Slavery in Plain Sight

Human trafficking is the illegal trade of people for exploitation. It is often hidden in plain sight and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to control individuals for purposes such as:

Sexual exploitation

Domestic servitude

Forced labor

Child or forced marriage

Victims of human trafficking can be children, women, or men. This crime does not only happen “far away” it occurs in our communities, homes, schools, and workplaces.

This online awareness campaign is shared in memory of Saint Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who survived slavery and whose life reminds us of the urgent need to protect the vulnerable.

Awareness is the first step to prevention.
This week, we commit to learning, speaking out, and protecting the vulnerable.

03/02/2026

Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery.

This week, Child Rescue Foundation joins the global community in raising awareness on human trafficking, in memory of Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese girl who was enslaved and whose life reminds us of the ongoing fight against exploitation.

Human trafficking is not always “far away.” It happens in our communities, schools, and homes, in forms like domestic servitude, child/forced marriage, and forced labor. Vulnerable children and adults are exploited for labor, s*x, or domestic work, often by people they trust.

CRF is committed to educating communities, empowering women, and protecting children to prevent trafficking. Awareness is the first step toward prevention, protection, and justice.

Let us honor Josephine Bakhita by ensuring no child or vulnerable adult suffers in silence.

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