SWALA PILU Organization

03/10/2025

29/09/2025

STOP! SU***DE. TOGETHER WE CAN 🙏

27/09/2025

Today, the Swala Pilu team held a powerful Community Sensitization Awareness Programme in Bauleni, focusing on mental health and su***de prevention.

We engaged with community members, youths, parents, and local leaders.
We shared information on recognizing early warning signs of stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Through drama, music, and discussions, we encouraged open conversations and reminded everyone that “it’s okay not to be okay.”
The community responded with great participation, showing the importance of breaking the stigma and supporting one another.

Together, we can create a safe and supportive community where no one suffers in silence.

A huge thank you to everyone in Bauleni who joined us, shared their stories, and committed to being part of the change. 🙌

21/09/2025

Today we really enjoyed the women's fellowship

12/09/2025

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tragic incident highlights urgent need for Mental Health Support in Security Services.

We Swala Pilu , Ngo committed to su***de Prevention and Mental health advocacy, are deeply saddened by the tragic news of a police officer who reportedly took his life at the residence of the Minister of planning. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the officers Family, Colleagues and to those affected by this breaking incidence.
This is not the first time we are witnessing such incidents among Servicemen and Women a worrying trend that raises urgent Questions about mental health and well being of our men and women in uniform.
The Zambia police Service , like other arms of security, is a demanding professional where officers are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and emotional burdens, yet with limited access to safe spaces for mental health support or psychosocial counselling. Is it Stress! Is it trauma! It is unresolved grief? Or is it the lack of an outlet to speak freely without fear or stigma? These are critical questions that we must not only ask but also act upon.
As Swala pilu we are calling upon the Inspector General o and the entire Command Structure of the Zambia Police Service to treat this matter with seriousness it deserves.
We are urgently appealing for the following actions.
1 Mental health Support Systems
Establish internal counselling and Psychosocial Supports units within Zambia Police for Confidential, Professional and easily accessible
2 Regular mental health checks, introduce mandatory mental health screening programs as part of the routine health assessment for Officers
3.Stigmatization Campaign Launc awareness programs within the force to fight stigma around mental health illness and promote a culture where it is okay to ask for help regardless of position.
4 Su***de Prevention Training,equip Officers leadership Skills ti detect early sighns of distress and intervene appropriately.
This is a matter of life and death, We cannot afford to normalize or ignore these losses.our Servicemen and Women deserve not only our gratitude but our support ,mental ,emotional and institutional.
We remain Committed to working with all the relevant Stakeholders to promote Mental wellness and Su***de prevention in our Country.

Issued by Swala Pilu Advocates for Su***de Prevention and Menta Health wellness
Mary Kufanga- Executive Director
Date 12/09/2025

10/09/2025

Today ,we join the World Commemorating World Mental Health Day 2025 under the theme: Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies is a luxury , but life time.
In Zambia and across the world, we have seen catastrophes whether they are pandemics, economic crisis, natural disasters, Conflicts or personal emergencies how deeply affect the mental wellbeing of individuals and Communities. In these moments, access to timely and quality Mental Health Services can mean the difference between Mental despair and hope, between life and death.
At Swala Pilu, our mission is to fight against su***de and strengthen mental health support, especially for your people. We know that when. Services are absent, Stigma grows, silence deepens and lives are lost. But we care is accessible, Compassionate, Consistent healing begins, resilience builds and communities thrive.
Today we call upon the Government and Policy makers to invest in stronger Mental health Systems Emergency response frameworks, and accessible community Services.
Communities to enhance Compassion, break the Silence surround su***de, and support each other in times of need.
The youths and every individual to know that reaching out for help is not a weakness but courage.
Let us stand together in Zambia and around the World to ensure that no one faces a crisis alone.
In every Catastrophe, let us create pathways to care, hope and life. Remember Mental health is right ,access is a necessity, and Su***de is Preventable.
Swala pilu-hold your heart. Together for life. Madam Mary Kufanga- Chief Executive Officer- Swala Pilu Organisation 2025 # Su***de Prevention .

19/08/2025

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19/08/2025

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19/08/2025

📸 Swala Pilu Team at ZNBC after the TV and Radio interview for Mental Health Awareness

19/08/2025

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