SIKU's Global Network

02/10/2026

What Stood Out For You During This Year's Youth Connekt?

Mr Like Shares What Stood Out The Most For Him. Let's Not Forget That The Grow Zambia Agenda Is The Grow Youth Agenda.

30/09/2026

2026 YOUTH CONNEKT ZAMBIA

Siku's Global Network Was Proud To Be Part Of Day One Of The Official Opening Ceremony Of The 2026 Youth Connekt Zambia Summit in Lusaka, Officially Opened by Her Honour The Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. W.K Mutale Nalumango. 🇿🇲

The Summit Is Under The Theme “Green Hustle: Cultivating Wealth, Creating Jobs,” the Summit provides an important platform for young people to engage with opportunities around innovation, entrepreneurship, green growth, skills and job creation.

The call for the Grow Zambia Agenda to become a Grow Youth Agenda speaks to the need for young people to be at the centre of Zambia’s development — not only as beneficiaries, but as innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders and creators of solutions.

TAKE AWAY THOUGHTS

- Visibility Will Give You The Connection You Want.
- Your First Connection Is Your Manifestation Of Positivity.
- Know Who And Where To Ask Help From.
- Before You Seek The Value You Need, What Value Do You Have To Offer.
- Show Up In The Right Offices.
- Invisibility Is Disability.
- An Idea Is Merely Powerful If It Is Not Brought To Life.

As The Saying Goes: Grow Zambia Agenda Must Be A Grow Youth Agenda. Lets Connect. Empower And Transform Zambia Together🇿🇲

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts
National Youth Development Council - Zambia

28/09/2026

INHERITED DEPRESSION, STRESS AND ANXIETY.

Something That Most People Tend To Ignore. Is It Real? Yes It Is. Does it Have Trigger Points? Yes It Does And They Are Very Sensitive.

Checking Your Family History On This Shouldn’t Sound Like You're Questioning Them. It Should Be Something That Is Provided So You Don't Find Yourself Battling Something You Don't Know.

Having Inherited Depression Doesn't Mean You Will Feel That Way Forever. Reach Out, Seek Help And Be Guided By Professionals.

22/09/2026

I SURVIVED

Growing up in a house were expressing your emotions is considered being disrespectful and ungrateful is something that is underrated. Shares Mercy.

I am the last child in the family of eight but was never privileged to enjoy my title as the last child in the house. My house was full of abuse and I was subjected to mental torture but whenever I tried to speak out, I used to get beaten by my mother and elder sister as they termed it disrespect.

I suffered silently until the art of silence almost ruined my life. I left my parents house at the age of thirteen and moved in with my mom's younger sister (Aunt). I was happy with the development and thought to myself that i finally found a proper home where i can grow as a child. Little did i know that the devil i know is better than the angel i don't know. My Aunt's house became my waste nightmare. That woman subjected me to all kind of torture and abuse. She would allow her husband treat me like his wife and beat me up if I was to ever tell my parents. Her and her husband would play with me as though I was a toy. If the husband won't be the one to pe*****te, they would use anything in me. One time, my aunt even used a cooking stick in me. No matter how much I cried, those two were too evil to her a child cry. 😫 The abuse continued until I reached twenty two. I told myself that I will not allow myself to be a victim to such inhuman behaviour. For the first time I decided to find peace in my parents and told them everything. Lo and behold, tables turned against me 🥲my aunt accused me of prostitu:tion and said all the years I stayed with them, I have been seducing her husband. My father grew old at that point and his blood pressure couldn't take the shame and collapsed. And that's how he dead. 😭I was later told not to attend my father's funeral as I was considered a cur¤sed child. I asked myself several questions as to why I opened up. Maybe, if I stayed silent and endured alone. My mother would still have her husband with her. I hated my life, I hated everything around and tried to end my life five times but the results were all unsuccessful 😔 I am sharing my story with everyone today because I want you all to know that hope is always there. I am thirty two now, happily married with two beautiful children. Su:cide is never an option and don't let it win over you 🫂I am a survival and you can be one too🥰 😊

21/09/2026

Well Represented By Our Board Member Ms Kathy Walu On This Year's National Consultation On The Domestication And Implementation Of The Africa Youth Charter.

Youth Development Council In Collaboration With Restless Development Zambia Under The AU-EU Youth Voices Lab-Power Of The Collective Hosted The Event On 17th September, 2026 At Protea Hotel Arcades, Lusaka Zambia.

The Consultation Formed Part Of The African Youth Charter @20. Youth Representatives Gave In Their Suggestions And Consultation Towards The Agenda.

04/09/2026

BECAUSE WE CRY TOO

My Name Is Joshua And This Is My Story 🙃

I believe most of us have heard of this statement before "MWAMUNA SAMALILA" Well that's the biggest lie society taught us. Among the few, let me tell you how this statement destroyed part of me.

I was born in a polygamous family which was golden in my time. People admired how my dad had everything and everyone under his control. Little Did he know that he was not entirely aware of everything.

I remember like it was yesterday when my twin sister and I sat outside watching our mother wash clothes (I was ten then). We received visitors and little did I know that we welcomed the end of our lives.

It was on Saturday morning when my mother woke my sister and I. I noticed the change in her tone as she was shaking while talking to us. All I remember her saying to us was "Munigwilile bana banga" she whispered to us with teary eyes. I was honestly confused as I did not understand what exactly she was trying to communicate. She then took us to the people who came to visit to perform a certain ritual which dad told me it was going to turn me into a powerful man like him. 🥲 They took my sister and I in a different hut where everything about my life changed. There were six men in there and all of them took turns with my sister (she was just ten years) and I was made to watch everything. I saw how innocently my sister screamed my name for help. I stood helpless because I was confused of what was going on. She screamed and begged but none of them could stop. After everything was done, I asked my mother for an explanation but she gave none. I watched my sister live in pain after that encounter and how shattered my mother became. Her Co wives mocked her because she appeared to be weak to the routine which I don't understand upto now. 😟 After turning nineteen, my sister couldn't take the pressure and decided to end it by taking her own life. It was traumatising to me from seeing her go through that horrible encounter to her ending her life and my dad told me not to cry because am a man and not a woman. Bearing that in mind, I fell into depression that made me indulge in things I can't undo now because I had no way of expressing my pain. After a few months, my mother would want to find comfort in me but i would turn her dien because i never wanted to breakdown in her presence. It wasn't long enough that my mother alsosuccumbed to the thoughts and ended her life😭 😫 I am forty six now, no family of my own because I am full of pain and regrets. Most people don't even know about this because I fear of exposing the little boy in me who wants to be in a quiet room and cry it out. I fear having my own family because I am not emotionally and mentally ready to share an intimate relationship as it will expose my emotions. I cry day and night and wishing if I could just turn time back to when those six men were crushing my sister, maybe if I had screamed too or hit one of them, my twin sister would have been with me. If only I paid attention to my mother's cry, MAYBE😥she would be with me now. 🥲 Do I Cry, Yes I Do. Everyday, Yes😥 Do I Regret It All. Yes I Do. Disclaimer: Photo credit to the rightful owner

02/09/2026

"YOU WOULD HAVE CHOSEN BETTER"

Many are times we tend to judge people on their choices. However, what we don't understand is the pain and struggle of reaching that very decision.

We often outlook and judge the decisions that one makes without firstly considering the options they had before them. Many are not as lucky as those who have better options to choose from. So, before we go round talking about how we would have made a better decision, think of the options available at that particular time.

What's better for you can't be better for the other. We are different people with different life handling skills. So, before we proceed to judge other people's decisions in life, let's consider the options they had. . Disclaimer; we do not claim ownership of the picture used as an illustration.

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Siku's Global Network was honoured to participate in the National Youth Development Strategy (2026–2030) Validation Meeting convened by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts on 18th June 2026 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre.

The event was beautifully graced by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, Mr. Kangwa Chileshe, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Zambia) Resident Representative, Dr. James Wakiaga, alongside representatives from government institutions, the private sector, civil society organisations, development partners, and youth-led organisations.

This intriguing meeting brought over 120 participants who were able to review and strengthen the draft of the National Youth Development Strategy before its finalisation and publication. The main focus of the strategy is on: Employment and Employability, Entrepreneurship, Education and Skills Development, Creative Industries and Sport, Environment, Exposure, Health and Wellness, and Rural Areas Support.

Attending this meeting was prudent as the National Youth Development Strategy guides Zambian youths into development for the next five years.