Adaptive Leadership Zambia

Following successful “undercover” activities by Chongwe AYPs in various health facilities, a Values Clarification and Attitude Training (VCAT) training was held where they presented their finding to stakeholders. A two-day VCAT training was held at Council Rest House, Chongwe District on 16 – 17th October, 2024. Upon identifying the gabs in the health facilities, stakeholder delved into the development of work plans that will include interventions tailored to meeting the health needs of young people in the district. It was highlighted during the meeting that creating a safe environment for quality access to health care services for AYPs will be critical in improving the wellbeing of AYPs in Chongwe. We are optimistic that these joint efforts in reducing new HIV infections among AYPs through improved health systems in our country will yield positive results.   In attendance were stakeholders from various health facilities, DACA, Religious Leaders, Traditional Leaders and the parents. Aluta Continua ba Yufi #alz #srh #access #thatoneisyou #ayp 

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health Adaptive Leadership on Thursday 18th September 2024 hosted delegates from Sweden, Global Fund and UNICEF. The visit was organized by Global Fund together with GAVI and UNICEF to Zambia for a week, where they visited several health centers, vaccination points and child programs implemented within the country. The delegates visited Chilenje Community Hall where our community HIV response system was showcased how AYPs in Chilenje alongside others stakeholders engage through the buddy system and create service demand at the health facility for health information and Reproductive health services. The guests were led to the Youth Friendly Space at Chilenje Level 1 Hospital where the peer educators showcased the services available and how they fast track their peers through the entire HIV community response program. The entourage representatives included; Lotta Sylwander, Head of Advocacy, UNICEF, Sweden, Karin Strömstedt who is the International Program and Advocacy Advisor at UNICEF Sweden and co-chair of The Swedish Network for Global Child Health, the Senior Donor Manager, Gavi, Tormod Simensen responsible for Gavi’s relations with Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Baltic States. Among them also included the Swedish Young Politicians: Lina Lindh, a Corporate Advisor, Ava Rudberg who is the president of the Swedish left party's youth organization; Sabnam Zamani, who serves on the National Board of the Swedish Social Democratic Youth Party (SSU); Johannes Thernström , the Secretary General of the Moderate Youth League in Sweden. Caroline Von Seth who is the president of the Center party youth of Sweden; Julian Kroon who is the International Secretary for the Sweden Democrats Youth Wing; Elin Hjelmestam is the Vice President of the Liberal Youth of Sweden; Rebecka Forsberg, Green youth Rebecka Forsberg is one of two spokespersons of the Young Greens of Sweden. #youthfriendlyspace #unicef #gavi #community #globalfund #mohzambia #ayp #communitywork #alz

Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) resources is crucial for young people, as it empowers them with knowledge and services that promote informed decision-making, reduce health risks, and contribute to overall well-being. This week, Adaptive Leadership Zambia is training young people who will be implementing the Accountability Project in Chongwe district. The Accountability Project is aimed at equipping the adolescents and young people (AYPs) with essential skills to access Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services and navigate these resources effectively. #ayp #accountability #youthinitiative #alz #comicreliefUS #mooreimpact

YOUNG PEOPLE SET FOR CHONGWE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT Last week, Adaptive Leadership Zambia, with support from Comic Relief – US, conducted a training program for ten (10) Adolescents and Young People (AYPs) who will spearhead the Accountability Project in Chongwe District, Zambia. These young people of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) will collaborate with the local adolescents and young population in Chongwe to implement interventions aimed at strengthening local health facilities and bridging the gap between health workers and AYPs in the district. The Undercover - Community Accountability Youth-Led Model (UC-AYLM) is an initiative developed by Adolescents and Young People under Adaptive Leadership Zambia (ALZ). This model is designed to hold key and influential stakeholders accountable while enhancing community health systems to better serve and respond to the needs of adolescents and young people. Thanks to Comic Relief - US and Moore Philanthropy for supporting this initiative. The work has just begun, Watch the space! #ayp #accountability #YouthInitiative #yab #alz #comicrelief-US #mooreimpact

We are thrilled to annouce that Adaptive Leadership Zambia (ALZ) was part the grantees of Juntanza Fund by Comic Relief US. With this opportunity ALZ through the Adolescents and Young People (AYPs) in Chongwe District will be implementing a project dubbed: Undercover - Community Accountability Youth Led Model (UC-AYLM). The UC-AYLM project is a youth-led model project that seeks to improve the community health systems to better serve and respond to the identified needs of adolescents and young people. Special thanks to Moore Philanthropy for the support. Now, watch the space🙌 #ALZ #Comicrelief #Moorephilanthropy #AYPs

WATCH 🎬🚨🚨 Watch the FULL documentaries on our YouTube channel using the LINK: https://lnkd.in/duXsSii8 They illustrate ALZ work across the 22 districts.  Enjoy and don’t forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to our channel.

ALZ REACHES OVER 600 THOUSAND ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE DURING IMPLEMENTATION Adaptive Leadership Zambia is thrilled to officially complete the 2019 – 2023 project implementation cycle with 659, 685 Adolescents and Young People AYPs reached in all 22 districts across the country. The cycle which concluded on 31st December, 2023 focused on implementing the Adaptive Leadership methodology to tackle adolescent health challenges in Zambia. Through collaborative efforts and rigorous analysis, the project aimed to understand the complex interplay of socio-cultural factors impacting adolescent health and to devise innovative solutions grounded in adaptive leadership principles. Over the past six months, ALZ intervention teams across the 22 districts held successful closeout meetings to disseminate the results of the Adaptive Leadership Zambia to stakeholders, including community members, partner organizations, and local authorities. At the National level, ALZ held its closeout meeting on 25th June 2024 at the Grand Palace Hotel, Lusaka. This meeting aimed to share achievements, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations, and gather feedback for future planning and improvements. It was officially opened by the Lusaka District Administration Officer Mr. O’neill Chiiya who was representing the District Commissioners Office. Organizations represented during the meeting were the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Community Development, National AIDS Council, FHI360, USAID, CIDRZ, CHAI, Zambia Police, YMHAZ, Catholic Relief Services, Tackle Africa, and YWCA among others. ALZ maintains its position on sustaining investment in capacity building and community engagement which will be vital to ensure the long-term sustainability of its efforts. By continuing to embrace adaptive leadership principles, ALZ will navigate uncertainties and continue advancing adolescent health in Zambia, ultimately fostering healthier and more empowered communities. We wish to acknowledge the Global Fund and the Ministry of Health for both financial and technical support. Aluta Continua Adaptive Leadership Zambia! #ministryofhealth #AYPs #ALZ #globalfund

The Adaptive Leadership Zambia wishes you a joyful filled Christmas and a prosperous new year. #happyholidays #alz #finishingstrong

The Adaptive Leadership Zambia held its Annual Review Meeting on 15th and 16th December 2023 at Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia. The meeting aimed at reflecting on the year’s successes as well as exploring the best approach to addressing challenges faced throughout the implementation year. It attracted all members of staff, ALZ Managers from all the districts, Ministry of Health representatives as well the Board Members. It was also an opportunity for the staff to interact and get to learn more about each other. All thanks to #ministryofhealth, #GlobalFund and all our stakeholders for all the scores made in 2023. Attached are some of the pictures from the review meeting.

All gratitude to the Adolescents and Young People (AYPs) who attended the Adaptive Leadership Zambia’s first of its kind AYP conference that took place in all the 22 districts on the 11th and 18th November, 2023. This year’s theme; “Healthy Choices, Bright Futures” is a reminder to the young people of the value that lies in making choices that assures a bright future. In addition, #ThatONEisYOU tagline puts an individual at the center of a holistic change in their community. The AYPs can contribute significantly to alleviating new HIV infections in the country. The numbers are alarming as the AYPs are the epicenter of the new HIV infections in the country accounting for 50% of the recorded new annual infections, this means approximately 90,000 of those aged between 10 and 19 are living with the virus, with only half of them are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) The health of AYPs is our core objective. Therefore, having coordinated these momentous events across the country is a testament of our mission to engage young people and meet their needs holistically. This is just the beginning of the long-lasting relationships we envision to build amongst the young people through these networks. As Adaptive Leadership Zambia we believe in team work. This is the reason why we desire to work together with various stakeholders to contribute to changing the current HIV status quo. To all our stakeholders we say THANKYOU. WE DID IT!!! #Twatasha #Zikomo #Litumezi #Twalumba #Twasakwila #Twatota #AYPConference2023 #HeathyChoicesBrighterFutures #ThatONEisYOU! #MinistryofHealth #GlobalFund #AdaptiveLeadership