Dream Big Media Foundation

30/11/2022

We are on day 6 of commemorating the 16Days of activism against Gender Based Violence,here’s a message from
MISA Zambia.

26/11/2022

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GBV LAUNCHED

The Gender Division in Zambia has launched a National Campaign entitled “Are you Safe…?’’ At work, at home, at school?”

This Campaign resonates well with this year’s theme as it focuses on highlighting violence against women and girls that occurs at home, work places and in schools.

It also encourages all Zambians to unite and look out for their families, friends and colleagues who may be experiencing Gender Based Violence by ensuring that they seek qualified services which is available throughout Zambia.

A total of 8,790 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) were recorded countrywide during the Third Quarter of 2022 comprising of 6,303 recorded as criminal cases while 2,487 were non-criminal cases translating to 71.7% and 28.3% respectively.

This is in comparison to 4,042 GBV cases recorded in the same period of 2021.

The Third Quarter of 2022 Gender Based Violence disaggregated data indicates that 2,101 child victims were abused countrywide representing 23.9% of all the victims of Gender Based Violence out of the 2,101 Children, 1,640 were girls representing 78.1% while 461 were boys representing 21.9%.

A total of 5, 043 women and 1,646 men were abused countrywide representing 57.4% and 18.7% respectively.

The 16 days of activism against Gender Based violence started on 25th November and goes up to 10th December 2022 under the the global theme: UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls.

The Gender Division launched the National campaign entitled" ARE YOU SAFE? AT WORK,AT HOME AT SCHOOL?

Below is a message from the Gender Division.

19/11/2022

09/11/2022

Mpika MP Francis Kapyanga wrote;

NEVER STOP LEARNING.

Myself, Honorable Tasila Lungu and Honorable Luka Simumba visited Honorable Wynter Kabimba. Our visit was premised on learning from his vast political experience and drawing wisdom from him.

Our visit was a success and worth it. We look forward to more opportunities to assimilate more knowledge and replenish our leadership skills.

We as young politicians have a lot to learn to enable us to serve the people better.

Hon Francis Robert Kapyanga MP
Mpika Constituency

08/11/2022

Zambia, EU sign MoU on Forestry Partnerships.

Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the European Union on Forestry partnerships on the sidelines of ongoing COP27 in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

President Hakainde Hichilema through the facebook post said Zambia’s key challenges in fighting climate change has been to preserve its forests while safeguarding livelihoods and income created through this industry.

President Hichilema stated the Forestry Partnerships will address these challenges and ensure sustainable forest management by improving forest governance and enhancing a climate smart business environment.

He said the sustainable management of such a valuable resource, will lead to creation of jobs and wealth.

COP27 builds on the outcomes of COP26 to deliver action on an array of issues critical to tackling the climate emergency – from urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building resilience, and adapting to the inevitable impacts of climate change, to delivering on the commitments to finance climate action in developing countries.
President Hichilema added faced with a growing energy crisis, record greenhouse gas concentrations, and increasing extreme weather events, COP27 seeks renewed solidarity between countries, to deliver on the landmark Paris Agreement, for people and the planet.

DBMF 8th November,2022

04/11/2022

Poverty Period to be Reduced

The Adventists Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) with support from the Germany Development Cooperation (BMZ) and Kinderzukunft Stiftung has launched the menstrual health in urban townships project.

The three years 364, 926.99 Euros project over (22 Million Kwacha )which aims to promote gender equality and empowerment of marginalized girls and young women will be implemented in Kamanga, Mtendere, Kabanana, Kabangwe and Ng’ombe townships of Lusaka .
By addressing some identified barriers and challenges to accessing adequate menstrual health and hygiene management, the project will target girls and young women aged to 10 to 19 years-old.
Launching the project in Lusaka Wednesday, ADRA Country Director Kennedy Habasimbi said an estimated 60,000 community members would be reached through public awareness activities menstrual health and hygiene management.
“Implementation of the project will be done in close collaboration with government agencies such as the ministry health, education, religious leaders, civic leaders, and teachers as champions for success and sustainability”, he said.
Mr. Habasimbi said the project aligns with government’s key development goals as defined in the 8th National Development Plan and is also anchored on the country’s national health strategic plan 2017-2021. And Principle Education Officer of Colleges and Universities in the Department of Education Board Services Charity Bwalya said such initiatives are important in addressing lack of access to menstrual health products which has continued to affect the girl child's ability to fully participate in school and other developmental activities.
DBMF 4th November,2022

04/11/2022

Dumisani Ncube writes;

One who has experienced rejection fears rejection. One who fears rejection tends to push away before they are rejected.

In their subconscious mind they have avoided rejection.

In reality they have been rejected again. This time by themselves.

Never let rejection lead to self rejection.

03/11/2022

No matter how slow you go, the important thing is to leave a mark

03/11/2022

Governance expert, speaker and author Mwila Chriseddy Bwanga reminds youths to utilize their potentials

As youth unemployment continues to be a global problem especially in developing countries where youths scramble for formal jobs, others complaining the lack of opportunities while pressing Governments to address their challenges, young people have been reminded to utilize their inherent potential to change the joblessness narrative and make the world better.

03/05/2020

01/05/2020

VIBRANT YOUTH ASTRIDAH CHIPOWE TAKES PART IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONA VIRUS .

By Jackson chibuye
According to the World Health Organisation there are more than 3.1 million confirmed cases of Coronavirus also know as COVID19 and more than 227,000 deaths across the world.

Meet the young and vibrant Astridah Chipowe Of Lusaka’s Mtendere Compound.

Astridah is the founder of Youth Care Foundation an organisation that inspires and transforms the lives of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children and she has decided to take part in the fight against COVID19.

The young passionate Radio and TV personality who deeply loves media and charity work and also has a passion for writing wants to see fellow young people playing their part and taking up the lead in leadership.

Astridah has shared her views on COVID19 with Dream Big Media Foundation DBMF and what she’s doing to help fight the virus.

She says she is helping sensitize young people on prevention measures as advised by the Ministry of
Health.

“As young person,I am using social media to spread information through my organization page and partnering with other young organizations-such as Dream Big by telling people to follow the health guidelines from the ministry of health which are;
1)Wash hands frequently with soap or using alcohol based hand sanitizer
2)Maintenance of social distancing
3)Avoid crowded places
4)Avoid unnecessary movements
5)Stay home.
6)Avoid hand shakes and hugs

Basically am positively using social media to educate people”,Astridah says.

She continues to say “Well covid 19 has negative effects on me personally because I usually have a lot of programs I run hence these programs have been shut because of the same ,no gathering and any public meeting.

However,there is E-learning that has now been introduced and this means we are now learning online which at times maybe a challenge, we may encounter issues of load shedding and others may not have access to a computer or television”,she added.

Most youths have been negatively affected as they cannot work due to the mandatory closure of some businesses such as casinos and the operating of restaurants on take away basis.

Small businesses have equally been affected because there’s less movement in people and less spending power by majority of Zambians.

Astridah concludes by saying “Stay safe
together,we can fight this”.

Coronavirus is a deadly disease therefore it is very important for each and everyone of us to play a role by wearing masks,washing hands with soap for not less than 20 seconds and maintains social distance of at least a meter apart.

Stay Home and Stay Safe!