Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association (K.C.I.A.)

30/04/2026

With Support from The Egmont Trust , had a Previlage to conduct community awareness sessions for Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM) to address barriers affecting HIV prevention, testing, and treatment outcomes. The sessions highlighted deep but often overlooked mental health challenges, including emotional distress, stigma, and pressure from harmful masculinity norms. By providing safe spaces for expression and support, the intervention improved mental wellbeing, encouraged positive health-seeking behavior, and strengthened engagement in HIV services.

22/04/2026

had the honor of meeting with frontline health workers at , dedicated individuals who continue to drive the success of the Peer AGYW Project.
During the meeting, the team presented key achievements, shared valuable lessons, and openly discussed the challenges faced throughout implementation. Beyond the data and reports, what stood out most was the commitment and resilience of these health workers.
Investing in frontline health workers is investing in stronger, healthier futures for AGYW and communities at large.

07/04/2026

Through the SHARPS Project, lives are quietly changing where it matters most. By connecting health facilities through Peer exchange learning visits, we are not just sharing knowledge, we are restoring hope for pregnant adolescents and Breastfeeding young moms who often feel unseen and unheard. Peer learning is turning challenges into real solutions, helping health workers deliver care that is more respectful, safe, and responsive. Behind every improvement is a young person who now feels valued.

02/04/2026

KCIA is providing tailored one-on-one business mentorship, particularly targeting vulnerable individuals such as adolescent girls and young women through this ongoing mentorship, participants are being supported to develop small-scale food enterprises by gaining skills in food preparation for sale, basic financial literacy, pricing, and customer engagement. Several participants are already showing progress in applying these skills to generate income at household level.

25/03/2026

KCIA recently undertook a two-day peer learning visit to Associação Meninos de Moçambique in Maputo, Mozambique. The visit aimed to strengthen KCIA’s capacity to design and implement holistic, gender-responsive interventions targeting children, particularly boys and young men.
The exchange provided an opportunity to observe AMM’s operational systems, stakeholder engagement strategies, child protection mechanisms, rehabilitation and reintegration model.
Great thanks to Egmont for the opportunity.

12/03/2026

10/03/2026

KCIA in collaboration with Space2Share successfully conducted a *Menstrual Hygiene Awareness activity at Chaisa Health Center*. 🌸🩸 The session focused on educating adolescent girls and young women about the importance of proper menstrual hygiene management, breaking myths and stigma around menstruation, and promoting confidence and dignity during their menstrual cycle.

13/02/2026

At KCIA, we believe = stronger futures for adolescent girls and young people. As we take part in international Today. Let’s normalize conversations about protection, consent, and reproductive health in our communities.
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09/02/2026

In January 2026, KCIA and PLAEP, as a consortium, held the SHARPS Project Annual Planning and Review Meeting. The meeting focused on reflecting on progress, sharing lessons learned, and jointly planning priorities for the year ahead, reaffirming our commitment to collaborative, impactful, and community-driven implementation.