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.
Aluta Continua Adaptive Leadership Zambia!