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After a 28-day intensive training course in cobblestone paving, which was part of the broader programme to empower youths with relevant aspects of cobblestone cutting, chiseling and laying techniques as a means of employment, Georgina Chama, 45 years old, is now the founder and chairperson of Cobblestone Multipurpose Cooperative Society in Lusaka province.
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Delving into the rich field of Artisanal Small-Scale Mining and Development Minerals

Making artisanal mining more efficient for small scale miningThe women and youth dominated space of artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) presents many opportunities for innovation, development and…

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Empowering girls to achieve economic independence through STEM education to fight against GBV

Judith Mulenga, youth activist, moderating a STEM session during a UNDP-led seminarIn a country where girls face shattered dreams due to child marriage, Ritah Muchimba, 18, is one of the growing…

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Leave nothing behind; UNDP Innovator turns copper by-product into cook stove energy

Mervis Ngosa demonstrates how her cook stove, made from copper waste, worksThe Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation during its Main News (4th June 2022) reported that a mother and her two month…

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Racing to end gender-based violence: When men and boys get involved

Men and boys facing reality of GBV and how they can contribute to gender equalityFor most of his 38 years, Evaristo Muyayama saw domestic violence as “a normal part of life” in a patriarchal society…

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Tobacco Control As An Accelerator for The Sustainable Development Goals - Zambia

In Zambia, 620 tonnes of cigarette butts and packets end up as toxic rubbish annually.Download ReportTobacco costs lives, causes economic loss, contributes to environmental degradation, and poses…

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Making Markets and Communities Safer From COVID19

Lusaka City Council Staff distributing posters and providing education to marketeers in Lusaka  Responding to the COVID-19 crisis in Zambia, local authorities, backed by UNDP Accelerator Labs,…

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