Response Network Zambia has been a front-runner in helping people help themselves since 2005, collaborating with thousands of locals to make them aware of how essential it is to utilize local resources to combat poverty. Since its launch, we have been devoted to providing access to high-quality education for female children and this was achieved by…

As a leader in self-help facilitation since 2005, Response Network has worked with thousands of community members to create awareness on the importance of using locally available resources to alleviate poverty. Nsabata Maluba is one example of how we have impacted individuals in rural Zambian communities. Nsabata was born on 19th November 1991 in Kanyanga…

At 89 years, Mary simoono of Simoono village of Jokwe area of Chief Simwatachela challenges her age saying “age is just a number”. Mary was married to a secondary school teacher but was widowed 25 years ago. She gave birth to 14 children, seven of whom died. After the death of her husband, she suffered…

“With only eight years left before the 2030 goal of ending AIDS as a global health threat. Economic, social, cultural and legal inequalities must be addressed as a matter of urgency. In a pandemic, inequalities exacerbate the dangers for everyone. Indeed, the end of AIDS can only be achieved if we tackle the inequalities which…

At a time when women’s rights are largely high at risk, it is paramount that we all join the conversation and be advocates to end violence against women. Instead of moving forward, current and recent events paint the picture of women’s rights moving backwards instead of forwards, from decisions being made on their behalf regarding…

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is an international campaign that occurs annually and kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.  The campaign was started by activists at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute…

Chuma Kakwete aged 38 is a single mother of two children Mirriam (11) and Isaac (15).  She was among the first beneficiaries of the Sponsorship program which was managed by Dr. Arnfinn Solli at an individual level and was later to be handed over to Response Network in 2007. This sponsorship was by individuals from…

Ronald Nyemba was born on 18th November 1991 in Chikambo village in Luyaba area of Zimba District of Southern Province Zambia. “Being born in a polygamous household and raised in a rural area is not easy as taking all children to college or university becomes a challenge as a result of many siblings. I started…

Mr. Over Mutika aged 22 has been a volunteer with RN before under the Village Education Program and also a volunteer teacher at Lonkwe Community school a school supported by Academic Work.  He recently moved to another school, the government, called Musebela where he has continued with his voluntary teaching. In 2021, Over was sponsored…

Feluna Sinyolwa (44) lives in Sikabwe Village which is part of the Nampongo Community in Kazungula District and is married to a gentleman named Enoch Nene. Feluna has six children who are all in school though she has been struggling with her business and had difficulty paying school fees for her children before the mandate…