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Resilience and Integral Ecology Capacity Strengthening for partners in Zambia "We are not faced with two separate crises, one environmental and one social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental. Strategies for a solution demand an integral approach to combating poverty, restoring dignity to the excluded, and at the same time protecting nature” (LS 139).  “Today, we have to realise that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” (LS 49). 

Based on this call of the Laudato Si, CAFOD is now applying a resilience lens that encourages staff and partners to look holistically at issues of poverty and injustice in communities, understand their drivers and root causes, design responses that reflects the inter-connected nature of these challenges and ultimately strengthen the capacity of communities to anticipate threats, adapt and flourish. The training is therefore aimed to strengthen the Resilience capacities of partners to ensure that their project design encompass; (a) poverty reduction, (b) natural resource protection and equitable access and use through more environmentally friendly interventions, (c) local CSO’s and communities become aware of their rights and hold governments to account, linking advocacy / policy influencing to thematic programming.
Regional Meeting for Episcopal Conferences of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) is hosting a regional meeting for the Episcopal Conferences of Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The purpose of the regional meeting is to enhance pastoral collaboration between the three countries. From history, these three countries were previously a federation with a similar background  in the political, social, economic and religious sectors. These three Episcopal Conferences would like to take advantage of this common background and further strengthen collaboration on various issues in the region.
Livelihoods and health care project for people with mental health challenges, PLWHIV and the Elderly Poverty levels still remain high in Livingstone District, about 84.4% of the 142, 036 population of Livingstone live below the poverty line (Central Statistical Office – 2010). The main aim of the project is to contribute to the reduction in poverty levels for People living with HIV, the elderly and home bound, people with mental health challenges, and, their family members (men, women, youth and children). These groups of people have been identified to have limited access to livelihoods opportunities in the target areas. They have no assets and have limited productive capacities due to their circumstances. They also suffer from socio-political exclusion, that is, they do not have any credibility, voice or platform in their communities partly due to low self-confidence. The project will address these challenges through: skills training in entrepreneurship and business; conduct adherence monitoring support group clinics for adherence for people living with HIV and for people with mental health challenges;and education awareness raising on rights which is expected to contribute to an increased access and realisation of rights for the programme target population especially women and children.
Integrated HIV and AIDS Programme- St Theresa Ibenga St Theresa Ibenga is situated in Mpongwe District on the Copperbelt and in the Catholic Diocese of Ndola.  St Theresa Mission Hospital is a Catholic District hospital opened in 1960 and it is under the management of Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi.  The population in the catchment area of the programme is 16,800 The hospital started working on HIV and AIDS since 1990 and to date 5,245 clients have passed through the hospital.
This project aims to improve the quality of life of people living with and affected by HIV, and reduce vulnerability to HIV through working with local communities, Faith leaders, traditional leaders and High School authorities for the benefit youth in schools, because these groups have broad reach and influence. Zambia is a Christian Nation and the multitude in the number of tribes and cultures calls for the need to work with traditional leaders in order to challenge some of the traditional cultural practices that make communities vulnerable and working with Faith leaders to reduce stigma. 

This programme will work with -19 schools on prevention campaigns and providing full and accurate information on methods of HIV prevention care and treatment. People, inclusive of youths will be empowered to access critical services such as Universal HIV Counselling and Testing, antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence support, prevention of mother to child transmission and psycho-social support, including referrals to health institutions. People living with and affected by HIV will be supported to generate income through activities that include savings and lending schemes and training opportunities, to increase their livelihoods opportunities.
Action for Better Governance: Southern Africa Output 3: More Citizens, including/especially women and members of marginalised groups, confidently and effectively network, communicate, negotiate and engage with the State.

Activities 
-Gender specific meetings on community issues (e.g. access to water and pollution)
-Gender disaggregated surveys on issues (initial problem analysis, research on effect of poor service delivery in the water and sanitation sectors on women and men in Kankoyo, monitor community involvement in decision-making and women participation.
-stakeholder meetings with civic leaders, service providers and community representatives-( meetings with Kankoyo residents and service providers on issues of safe water and good sanitation facilities, meetings with Members of Parliament on the same issues)
-Participate in community level meetings and disseminate information- identify and create relationships with marginalised and vulnerable stakeholders to work on project, hold participatory planning meetings with Kankoyo residents and service providers to increase sense of ownership among residents, radio discussions on environmental pollution and service provision, set up and use parish notice boards and disseminate information)
-Conduct participatory monitoring and evaluation with all stakeholders.

Indicators
-Improved access to social services such as water and sanitation
-more women and marginalised groups  participate in decision-making on community issues
-improved environmental management system for sustainable development seen in reduced air pollution
Support towards the ZCCB COVID19 Response Plan ZCCB has prepared a COVID-19 Multi-sectoral Response Plan in line with the National COVID-19 Multi-Sectoral Contingency and Response Plan, to guide Church’s (Catholic Church institutions) preparedness and response to the threat of COVID-19 in all the 11 dioceses. The purpose of this funding is to provide support to ZCCB to prepare for a coordinated COVID19 multi-sectoral response through the following (1)Provide risk communication information for COVID19 prevention and containment; and, (2) Capacity strengthening of front line health workers in Catholic health facilities and faith leaders on COVID19. 

The COVID19 situation in Zambia worsened since the first wave that was recorded in March 2020. Incidences of new cases of COVID19 have escalated in both the number of confirmed cases and the number of deaths since the second wave of the new strain of COVID19. Unlike the first wave which was mild, this surge in cases was further accompanied by an increase in the severity of the disease requiring hospitalization and oxygen therapy. With the increased levels of COVID19, ZCCB has adapted and designed some activities that will help the Catholic Church to support communities to respond to the new COVID variant.
Strengthening the role of the Catholic Church in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Zambia is a party to a significant number of human rights instruments at both Regional and International levels aimed at protecting children which include the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC) and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Despite the range of legal protections, protection for children and vulnerable adults remains a challenge. Issues of child protection include child labour, forced child marriage and child pregnancies, child neglect, defilement for children below the age of 16 and lack of access to social services such as education and health, a situation which compromises their future. In regard to child labour for example, “it is estimated that one in three children aged 7 to 14 years (950,000 children) are in employment. High poverty levels have also contributed to the abuse of vulnerable adults. There is a further serious lack of knowledge among many stakeholders who work with children and vulnerable adults with regards to the observance of human rights, safeguarding and protection. This project will bridge the knowledge gap and promote a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults who are in facilities and institutions that the Church is running in Zambia. Further, this project will seek to build on CAFOD's efforts to roll out SADI to church institutions that CAFOD cannot reach through its partnership approach. 

The intended target group are leaders of different Church institutions particularly those dealing directly with children and vulnerable adults. In total, ZCCB intends to train at least 40 people from each of the 11 dioceses in Zambia (440 people) plus leaders of all religious congregations and heads of educational, health institutions child care facilities and all the members of staff at the Catholic Secretariat.
Donation of LandCruiser 76 Hardtop 10 seater to the Diocese of Monze In the spirit of fraternal cooperation, CAFOD had decided to donate  a motor vehicle, the Land Cruiser 76 Hardtop 10 seater, 5 door Model: HZJ76R-RKMRS SFX: A2 to the Diocese of Monze. The motor vehicle is particularly important to facilitate the travel of  Diocese for Monze staff to undertake programme implementation and monitoring.
Youth Alive Zambia: CHOOSE LIFE Project Zambia’s Gender Inequality Index (GII) in 2020 stood at 0.731, ranking it 45th. Zambia is ranked third highest country with cases of child marriages in the SADC region, according to Girls Not Brides, with 42% of women aged 20-24 years married by the age of 18, many of whom live in rural areas among the poor and marginalized communities. Approximately 25.7% of adult women have reached a secondary or higher level of education compared to 44.2% of their male counterparts. Gender inequality is a key determinant of risky behaviour in sexual relationships. In addition, gender inequality contributes to hinder women’s access to adequate information, education and services on health. This project will stimulate the debate among children and youths concerning gender relations in their own schools, communities and jointly reflect on possible measures to overcome the negative effects of gender inequality. Public events in the covered communities will address the issues of gender as well as of child and youth policies in the context of gender. This action will promote an open dialogue among children, youths and parents on these issues. As girls do not drop out from school due to early marriage, the number of girls attaining basic or higher education is expected to increase, which in turn contributes to more informed choices about teenage pregnancy. Parents are expected to assume more responsibility for the future of their girls and change socio-cultural patterns that expose them to risks of particularly dropping out of school, early or forced marriages. some of the project outcomes include :
1.	Increased girls and young people’s (aged 10 to 24 years) access to and retention in education reduces their vulnerability to contracting HIV.
2.	Reduced adolescent girls and young women’s (aged 10 – 24 years) vulnerability to unintended pregnancy and Sexual Gender Based Violence. 
3.	Improved livelihood skills of out of school young people aged 19 to 24 years for an effective response to poverty and HIV.
4.	Improved knowledge on gender equality among young people (15-24 years), for an effective response to gender inequality and HIV.
St. Francis' Community Home Based Care Programme ·	To provide quality care and support to those terminally ill with HIV/AIDS through basic symptom control medicines, treatment for minor infections and good nursing care in the home.
·	To empower women and men in their roles as traditional care supporters.
·	To teach basic nursing skills to family members who are caring for a sick person in their home.
·	To provide training to volunteer care givers to ensure their skills and knowledge are maintained.
·	To provide support to those who are infected and affected through the provision of Voluntary Counselling and Testing, Pastoral Care, Support groups and Legal Advice.
·	To monitor and support the nutritional wellbeing of those families with extremely limited access or ability to source basic food stuffs for themselves and their household. 
·	To provide support, care and advice to orphans and vulnerable children linked to the HBC programme.
·	To liaise and network with other HIV service providers and health centres.
·	To raise awareness of HIV/AIDS with the school going youth through the Adventure Unlimited Programme.
·	To address the social issues of poverty, vulnerability of orphans and unemployment through the support and organizing of small focused income generating activities.
·	To educate and raise awareness to reduce stigma and blame and strengthen the position of PLWA in their communities.
Twatasha Multifunctional Centre-Ndola This project aims to improve the livelihoods and health of the people of Twatasha, Zambia.

The Integrated AIDS Program has been exploring opportunities for promoting and supporting socio economic activities in the communities in which it operates and following an assessment has created self-sustainable business centres called Multifunctional Centres (MFCs), including Twatasha. 

Twatasha Centre will provide vocational training and business skills, help people to set up their own businesses and to better market produce and goods so that they earn a productive living for themselves and their families.

Twatasha Multifunction Centre plays a vital role in supporting local people, who are affected or infected with HIV to earn a decent living. The Twatasha Multifunction Centre also acts as a health centre serving local families by:

•Running a weekly clinic, led by visiting nurses who are able to treat local families including distributing drugs including anti-retroviral treatment for HIV positive patients

•Providing outreach services to those in the community unable to travel to the Centre
Livelihoods Programme Development "	To learn the benefits of sustainable livelihoods from partners implementing the Livelihoods Programme Zimbabwe (LPZ)
"	To identify challenges and lessons learned from partner organisations implementing  the LPZ in order to take account of these aspects in planning a similar approach for Mongu Diocese 
"	To develop a quality integrated strategic plan and programme proposal 
"	To network and share information and lessons with the view of developing a Regional Development Comparative Analysis
Capacity Strengthening of the Bishops Conference in Zambia in Strategic Plan implementation The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), formerly known as  Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC) has been operating as a permanent institution since 1959 when it was instituted by the Holy See (The Vatican) to promote the common good of God’s people entrusted to its care. To continue to fulfil its vision in Zambia in a coordinated and strategic way, the Bishops conference in 2016, developed a Strategic Plan, which will run from 2017 up to 2026. The new Strategic Plan captures the overall impact and expected outcomes that ZCCB wishes to see among all the people of Zambia, particularly those living in poverty. To successfully implement its ambitious Strategic Plan as well as to enhance the capacities of management and compliance with government requirements of accountability and transparency, ZCCB has reached out to its partners for support. This project will therefore support ZCCB by strengthening the management systems and skills that will support the implementation of the strategic plan. This will be achieved through:
1. Management capacity strengthening workshops for the heads of departments, heads of Catholic Institutions/Congregations and senior staff of the Catholic Secretariat to facilitate the adaptation and roll-out of the ZCCB strategic plan 
2. Review of key policy documents integral to the successful implementation of the strategic plan  
3. Support ZCCB to finalise its Anti-Fraud Policy and the Procurement Policy to strengthen its compliance with government requirements of accountability and transparency
AIDS Education and Prevention Programme 1. To influence positive behaviour formation in children of school going age through life skills classes and counselling.
2. To empower young people to make informed and independent decisions relating to relationship and their sexuality through counselling and information sharing - Education for life - Behaviour change programme (BCP).
3. To cultivate and enhance hidden or latent skills in young people to help them find their own solutions to their daily challenges.
4. To increase advocacy on issues that affect young people in relation to reproductive health, sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
St Francis Community Integrated Care Programme Emergency Food Assistance project Due to the unprecedented drought of 2019 that impacted more than half of Zambia, the price of mealie meal (Zambia’s staple food) has been increasing every month due to the shortage of maize which was as a result of the crop failure. The rising food prices has had a particularly negative impact on the urban poor communities including those working with St. Francis. St. Francis’s target group mainly includes people with HIV and mental health challenges and the rising price of mealie meal has had a negative impact on these families who are now failing to have a meal a day. Inadequate food is leading to non- adherence to medication which in turn is likely to lead to regression in their physical/ mental health and possibly death. In addition to this drought related situation, the COVID19 threatens to exacerbate the health of our clients due to their weakened immune system. 

This project aims to ensure that people living with HIV and Mental Health challenges have improved food security and are adhering to their drugs. The food provided is expected to help our Clients maintain proper adherence to their medication but also it will help them build a strong immunity which can help to prevent death in the event of infection from the coronavirus.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion project - Caritas Monze This project intends to increase and promote availability and sustainability of water resources, improve sanitation and promote hygiene among target house holds of Namwala and Itezhi-Itezhi communities of Zambia. The project will build up on ongoing water related, livelihoods and economic empowerment initiatives through building capacities of communities in water management, sanitation, hygiene and responding to gender inequalities in order to improve health and economic status of the most vulnerable communities. The project will also create opportunities for cross learning between partners and CAFOD through regular partner meetings, support visits and exchange visits targeted training. 

Strategic Objective
By 2015, Caritas Monze will have promoted improved access to clean water, access to improved hygiene and sanitation, women empowerment and gender mainstreaming to most vulnerable house holds of Namwala and Itezhi-Itezhi communities. 

Operational Objective 1
To contribute to the provision of clean and sustainable water resources, improved hygiene and sanitation and responding to  gender inequalities for the poor and most vulnerable communities.

Activities Include:
1. Construction and rehabilitation of 20 water points
2. Establishment of water committees
3. Training workshops in water conservation and management
4. Construction of 200 pit latrines at house hold level
5. Training workshops on pit latrine construction and use
6. Construction of waste pits at selected house holds
7. Training of community volunteers
8. Establishment of women empowerment fora
9. Gender Audit
10.Gender mainstreaming training workshops
11.Formulation of functional gender policy

Indicators
1. Increased number of women and men with access to potable water
2. Increased number of women and men with access to improved hygiene and sanitation
3. Increased number of women and men with access to knowledge and means for improved hygiene 
4. Net number of women and men reached through Water, Sanitation and/or Hygiene interventions
5. Number of women and girls participating in activities to increase opportunities and confidence in decision-making
6. Number of CAFOD civil society partner organisations with evidence of sex-disaggregated data, gender mainstreaming policies
  or strategies in place
7. Number of partners and projects resourced to construct and maintain safe water infrastructure
8. Number of partners and projects resourced to construct and maintain improved sanitation infrastructure
9. Number of partners & projects resourced to deliver training and capacity-building with communities on good hygiene knowledge
    and practice
10.Number of partners and projects supported by CAFOD with specific objectives and activities related to women's empowerment
11.Number of civil society partners supported by CAFOD receiving gender training
12.Number of civil society partners supported by CAFOD undertaking gender audits
Laudato si: Translating Integral Ecology into Action The Laudato si: translating integrated ecology into action project is aimed at using a combination of online and offline applied learning to make integral ecology become a reality in the day-to-day lives of Catholics, organisations, and communities in Zambia. 
The goal of this initiative is to apply a process through which the following happens:
• Greater awareness of our oneness with the universe: this will be generated through dialogue with and among Catholic leaders from across sectors including civil society, business and government. 
• From knowledge to action: this will help participants transition from awareness to action which will seek to reverse the negative trends of the human footprint that is fast reducing the capacity of Mother Earth to renew herself. 
• Living examples: the project will aim to produce living examples of people in the Catholic Church to what it means to be Stewards of God’s Creation.
• Eco-system aware Church leadership: the project also intends to contribute to the rise of a new generation of clergy and religious who have an eco-mindset and eco-approach to their mission.

The results of the prototype in Zambia will then be used to assess what can be scaled-up across Africa.