True safety is built long before violence occurs. The Awareness & Prevention Department works to transform the harmful social norms, myths, and silences that allow sexual violence to persist. We educate communities, engage leaders, and empower every Zambian to be part of the solution through dialogue, media, and grassroots action.

Prevention begins with awareness. Change begins with you.

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Our Core Programs

1. 📢 Community Dialogues & Workshops

We create safe spaces for open, transformative conversations in neighborhoods, villages, and townships.

• Myth-Busting Sessions: Challenging victim-blaming, stigma, and harmful beliefs about sexual violence.

• Positive Masculinity Workshops: Engaging men and boys as allies and agents of change.

• Bystander Intervention Training: Teaching practical skills to safely intervene and support survivors.

• Traditional Leader Engagement: Partnering with Chiefs and community elders to champion cultural shifts.

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2. 🏫 School & Youth Empowerment Programs

Building a generation that understands consent, respect, and healthy relationships.

• Age-Appropriate Curriculum: Workshops on body autonomy, consent, and gender equality for primary and secondary schools.

• Peer Educator Training: Empowering students to lead awareness campaigns within their own schools.

• University Partnerships: Engaging student bodies and faculties in research, advocacy, and prevention initiatives.

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3. 📻 Mass Media & Digital Campaigns

Amplifying our message to reach millions across Zambia.

• Radio & TV Programs: Educational dramas, talk shows, and public service announcements in local languages.

• Social Media Activism: Powerful campaigns, survivor-affirming content, and viral challenges (#EndSGBVZM).

• Print Materials: Culturally relevant posters, brochures, and comics distributed nationwide.

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4. 🎭 Creative Arts & Storytelling

Using the power of art to educate, heal, and inspire change.

• Theatre & Sketch Performances: Traveling troupes perform relatable stories that spark community reflection.

• Film & Documentary Production: Sharing stories of resilience, justice, and community-led prevention.

• Public Art & Murals: Transforming public spaces with messages of hope, respect, and solidarity.

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5. 👥 Youth Watch Committees & Community Action

Building local, sustainable structures for ongoing prevention and support.

• Committee Training: Establishing and mentoring community-based youth groups to identify risks, refer survivors, and lead local initiatives.

• Community Mobilization Events: Organizing marches, vigils, and public gatherings to unite communities against violence.

• Awareness Material Distribution: Ensuring vital information reaches even the most remote areas.

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How You Can Get Involved

As a Community Member:

• Attend a free community dialogue in your area.

• Share our educational content on your social media.

• Challenge harmful jokes or comments in your circles.

• Volunteer as a community mobilizer.

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As a School or Institution:

• Invite us to conduct a workshop or assembly.

• Partner with us on a peer education program.

• Display our awareness materials on your premises.

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As a Traditional or Religious Leader:

• Host a dialogue with your community.

• Use your platform to speak out against harmful norms.

• Collaborate on community-led protection plans.

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Our Approach: Respectful, Inclusive and Evidence-based

• Culturally Intelligent: We engage with respect for local traditions while advocating for positive change.

• Survivor-Informed: Our messages are shaped by survivors’ experiences to avoid harm and promote healing.

• Data-Driven: We use research and feedback to ensure our programs are effective and relevant.

• Collaborative: We work with—not against—community structures to build trust and sustainable impact.

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Impact in Focus

*In the past year, our department has facilitated over 200 community dialogues, engaged 50+ traditional leaders, reached an estimated 1,000,000 Zambians through media, and trained 500+ youth as peer educators. We are seeing measurable shifts in attitudes and increased reporting in our focus communities.*

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Upcoming Events and Campaigns

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Want to Bring Awareness in Your Community?

Partner with us or request a program:
Contact: aasevzambia@gmail.com
Call: [+260 966 531 998 / +260 779 089 151 (Ask for the Awareness Department)

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Download the Child Safety and Awareness Manual here.

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Download the Adult Awareness Manaul here.

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