Our Impact.
Through our programs, we empower children and communities to thrive by improving health, education, safety, and livelihoods, ensuring lasting, holistic development for every child.
LIVELIHOODS
LCDA has developed strong connections with state actors, including local government ministries. Ministries such as the Department of Agriculture and Livestock Services, the Department of Water Affairs, and the Zambia Wildlife Authority will provide much of the technical assistance, training and ongoing support that is needed. LCDA will also work closely with the community and traditional leaders.
COMMUNITY CAPACITY
LCDA has a well-grounded community structure. It has Sections, Zones, and Community Associations which together make a Federation. ChildFund Zambia and relevant district ministries and departments are available to provide technical assistance to build community capacity, including Community Development, Social Welfare, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock, Education, and Health
WATER AND SANITATION
Thirty-five percent of people have no access to safe drinking water. Boreholes are few, and many people walk long distances to collect water from shallow wells that are contaminated by animals, and often dry up during droughts. Collecting water from rivers places people at significant risk of crocodile attacks
EDUCATION
Luangwa has 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 2 community schools. In addition, there are 24 early childhood education centres that are supported by LCDA. LCDA will work with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education’s District Education Board, UNICEF, traditional leaders and the community, community development and social welfare services, the council and the District Commissioner. The agency will also collaborate with the Preschools Association of Zambia.
HEALTH
LCDA works with local health authorities to support growth monitoring and registration of children, bi-annual Child Health Weeks, de-worming and Vitamin A supplementation. The District plans to develop nutrition gardens with community members to reduce malnutrition.
CHILD PROTECTION
Child abuse in Luangwa is partly the result of people not having adequate information about children’s rights. LCDA is a child-focused, community based agency, which places it in an ideal position to contribute to child protection. LCDA can mobilize the community and empower it with skills to play an active role in their own development efforts. LCDA works with other key child development organizations and government institutions, and closely collaborates with the Department of Social Welfare, Safe Motherhood Groups, District OVC Coordinating Committees and Child Care Protection units.