NOWSPAR Women In Sport

NOWSPAR Women In Sport A Zambian organisation advocating for women's rights to and through sport.

Inclusion must be visible to be believable. Mofu reminds us that if our leadership looks the same as it always has, our ...
23/06/2026

Inclusion must be visible to be believable.

Mofu reminds us that if our leadership looks the same as it always has, our "inclusion" is just talk. To truly serve our communities, our programs and our decision-making tables must reflect the diversity of the people we represent. Diversity isn't a box to check, it’s the key to better leadership.

After a week of reflection, learning and sharing experiences, today marked the final day of the Homecoming Training for ...
19/06/2026

After a week of reflection, learning and sharing experiences, today marked the final day of the Homecoming Training for participants in the Youth Sports Exchange Programme (YSEP), supported by the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (Norec).

Since Saturday, young leaders from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Norway, South Africa, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi and Nepal have come together to reflect on their exchange journeys, the lessons they have learned, and how they will apply those experiences in their home organisations and communities.

For participants from NOWSPAR, Sport In Action , Response Network, Norges idrettsforbund and Zimbabwe Volleyball Association, the week has highlighted something powerful: exchange programmes are about much more than professional development.

They are about people.

They are about building relationships across cultures, challenging stereotypes, understanding different ways of living and working, and discovering new possibilities for creating change.

Throughout the training, participants shared how their exchanges transformed their perspectives, strengthened their leadership skills, and deepened their understanding of the communities they served. Many spoke about the friendships they built, the cultures they embraced, and the connections they will carry with them long after returning home.

Development does not happen through programmes alone. It happens when people connect, learn from one another, and return home with new ideas, stronger networks and a greater sense of purpose.

As the participants now prepare for the next phase of their journey, they return not only with new skills, but with experiences that will continue to influence their work, organisations and communities for years to come.

Thank you to NOREC for investing in young leaders and creating opportunities that strengthen organisations, build global partnerships, and demonstrate the power of people-to-people exchange.

Last Friday, the sports sector came together to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the National Sp...
18/06/2026

Last Friday, the sports sector came together to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the National Sports Council of Zambia and Kwame Nkrumah University, a significant step towards strengthening community sport across the country.

The agreement will support the training of Community Sports Development Officers, equipping them with skills in community engagement, safeguarding, leadership, coaching, talent identification, event management, and sports administration.

For organisations like NOWSPAR that work closely with communities, this development is particularly encouraging. Stronger community sport structures mean greater opportunities to use sport as a tool for education, empowerment, inclusion, and social change.

When community sport is supported by trained and skilled personnel, sport becomes more than recreation. It becomes a platform for protecting children, promoting wellbeing, supporting youth development, creating pathways for talent, and expanding opportunities for women and girls to participate and lead.

NOWSPAR was pleased to be represented at the signing ceremony by our Board Chairperson, Dr. Katongo Bwalya, and Executive Director, Mofu Kandondo, alongside leaders from government, academia, local authorities, and the wider sports sector.

We look forward to seeing the impact this partnership will have in strengthening sport and communities across Zambia.

We are training women to lead, but are the institutions ready to let them? Dr. Katongo Bwalya touches on an important ga...
18/06/2026

We are training women to lead, but are the institutions ready to let them?

Dr. Katongo Bwalya touches on an important gap in gender equality. Building a woman's capacity is only half the battle; we must also work to dismantle the institutional barriers that block her path. True progress happens when we prepare the woman and reform the system simultaneously.

What happens when young people become creators of information, not just consumers of it?This week in Mongu, together wit...
17/06/2026

What happens when young people become creators of information, not just consumers of it?

This week in Mongu, together with our partners UNFPA, SAFAIDS, Weskate Mongu and Tune Me are bringing together content creators, influencers and young people as part of the EmpowerED Multi-Sport Festival, an initiative that combines sport, digital media and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education.

Our first step has been equipping local content creators with the knowledge and skills to communicate SRH topics in ways that are accurate, engaging and relevant to their audiences.

From menstrual health and healthy relationships to consent, HIV prevention and gender-based violence, the discussions are exploring how important information can be shared through the platforms young people use every day.

Too often, young people encounter misinformation online. By investing in local creators, we are supporting a new generation of digital storytellers who can help make reliable information more accessible within their communities.

Over the coming days, these creators will put their skills into practice, using their platforms to spark conversations and engage fellow young people through creative content.

Because information is most powerful when it is understood, trusted and shared by peers.

UNFPA Zambia
SAfAIDS

Safeguarding is not just about having policies in place. It is about understanding whether those policies are creating r...
17/06/2026

Safeguarding is not just about having policies in place. It is about understanding whether those policies are creating real change in the lives of athletes, coaches and sporting communities.

Last week, Reuben joined the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) to facilitate a two-day Safeguarding Persons of Contact (SPOCs) Outcome Harvest Workshop, bringing together safeguarding coordinators from national sports federations across the country.

The workshop explored how sports organisations can move beyond counting activities and begin identifying the actual changes resulting from their safeguarding efforts. Participants reflected on their experiences, documented safeguarding outcomes, and strengthened their ability to gather evidence that can inform future action.

As conversations around safe sport continue to grow, it is becoming increasingly important not only to implement safeguarding measures, but also to understand what is working, what needs strengthening, and how athletes are experiencing sport environments.

Creating safer sport requires more than commitment. It requires learning, reflection, accountability and evidence-informed action.

We are proud to contribute to strengthening safeguarding systems within Zambia’s sporting landscape and to support efforts that ensure sport remains a safe, inclusive and positive space for all.

Safety in sport starts at the top. As Mabo rightly says, a safeguarding policy is only as strong as the leader who enfor...
16/06/2026

Safety in sport starts at the top.

As Mabo rightly says, a safeguarding policy is only as strong as the leader who enforces it. When leadership prioritizes protection and accountability, it creates a "safety culture" that ripples through the entire organization. We are calling on all sports leaders to set the tone, because without your commitment, the rules are just words on a page.

15/06/2026

“When governments invest in sport, they are investing in society.”

At the Equal Play – Equal Power Conference in Oslo, Mofu spoke about why sport must be seen as more than recreation.

From addressing teenage pregnancies and drug abuse, to improving health, leadership, and social inclusion, sport has the power to respond to some of the most pressing challenges facing young people today.

But for this to happen, investment matters.

Communities need accessible spaces.
Girls need opportunities.
And young people need safe environments where they can grow, learn, and belong.

Because sport does not only change athletes.
It changes communities.

11/06/2026

Today, we are incredibly proud of our very own Bertha Phiri, who was invited as a guest speaker at the American International School of Lusaka (AISL). She shared her powerful journey on how sport has not only transformed her own life but how it serves as one of our most effective tools for community development.

Bertha’s path to advocacy began years ago during her Youth Sport Exchange Program in Kenya. It was there, while implementing the Goal Program in East Africa, that she had a profound realization: across borders, African girls face deeply similar barriers. Whether it is a lack of resources, systemic limitations, or limited access to safe spaces, the challenges matched. Her response was clear, use the universal language of sport to create tangible change.

Her message to the students today was a reminder of why our work at NOWSPAR is so urgent. Sport is more than just games and trophies; it is a training ground designed to identify, promote, and prepare the next generation of community leaders and changemakers. When we invest in a girl on the field, we are equipping a leader who will go back and transform her community from within.

Thank you, American International School, for creating the space for this vital conversation, and thank you, Bertha, for continuing to fly the NOWSPAR flag high and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow! ⚽✨

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