News - DAPP Zambia
2026-05-11
WHY I LEFT THE STREETS
Joseph Mubanga (not his real name), 19 years old from Chipulukusu in Ndola, went onto the streets after taking his Grade 9 examinations. When he failed 3 subjects (Mathematics, English, and Integrated Science), conflict erupted at home. His brother chased him away, telling him he was a burden to the family. Feeling rejected and believing he no longer belonged at home, Joseph decided to leave and found himself on the streets.
2026-05-05
Jaquelin Kaonde, a mother of three based at Nakambala Market in Mazabuka, started her business in 2012 selling second-hand clothing bales.
2026-04-27
Abram Kayongo of Kyangozhi Area of Kalumbila District has made a decisive break from charcoal burning—once his main source of income—to build a more reliable and environmentally friendly livelihood through farming.
2026-04-23
Residents of Matero, alongside DAPP Zambia and local leadership, came together Wednesday 22nd April,2026 to celebrate Earth Day 2026 through meaningful action—cleaning their surroundings and planting trees in Muchinga Ward 28 and at Matero Clinic.
2026-04-21
On Wednesday, 15 April 2026, DAPP Zambia joined the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment in Monze District for the launch of Phase II of the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development in Zambia (TRALARD II) project.