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Yanjanani Phiri
Jan 243 min read
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Impact with SAFIGI and Holistic Safety Education
As I look back on 2024, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the work accomplished under SAFIGI (Safety First for Girls) and the...


Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Jan 163 min read
Holistic Safety for Girls in Southern Africa: A Resource List of Organizations Across SADC Region
At Safety First for Girls (SAFIGI), our mission is clear: “Give girls the tools to regain and retain power and autonomy to solve their...


Bupe Chanda
Dec 30, 20244 min read
The Intersection of Online Violence, Gender-Based Harm, and Climate Action in the Digital Age
Climate Change: Definition and Causes Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While these shifts...


Subilo Malema
Dec 29, 20243 min read
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN A DIGITAL SPACE!!!
Understanding Digital Gender-Based Violence (GBV): A Call to Action In today's interconnected world, the internet has become a powerful...


Subilo Malema
Dec 28, 20244 min read
Embracing Consent Culture: A Vital Tool for Safeguarding Women’s Rights and Safety in Everyday Life
In recent years, the conversation surrounding consent has gained significant momentum, but its implications are especially crucial within...


Subilo Malema
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Femicide in Kenya: Understanding the Problem and Finding Solutions
Femicide, the killing of women because of their gender, it is becoming a big problem in Kenya and can be said to be reaching pandemic...


Subilo Malema
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Echoes of Sorrow
In every 11 minutes, a life is lost A woman's cry, a family's cost Africa's daughters, brutally slain Their dreams, aspirations, and...


Yanjanani Phiri
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Coming Soon: SAFIGI to Launch the Holistic Safety Education Course for Girls in 2024
In the 2024 Safety Report , “Core Issues Affecting Girls in the Developing World,” SAFIGI Outreach Foundation highlighted key safety...


Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Oct 4, 20244 min read
'Bush Boarding': Reimagining Safe Housing for School Girls in Rural Zambia
In my line of work, I've witnessed a troubling trend that contributes to the rise in teen pregnancies, early marriages, and school...


Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Sep 20, 20243 min read
A Shot at a Safer Future: Self-Injection Family Planning and the Fight Against Teenage Pregnancy
In Zambia, we are coming from an era where cultural norms and limited access to family planning have historically placed the...


Chintu Masanta
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Load shedding in Zambia: How Power Outages Affect Girls' Safety and Menstrual Hygiene
Zambia is experiencing severe drought conditions that are impacting a range of sectors from agriculture to water supply. The resulting...

Subilo Malema
Sep 6, 20243 min read
Is Zambia truly Gender Equal? The Facade of Gender Equality.
Zambian society has long been known for its ideals of equality and a commitment to fairness and Christian values. However, for those who...


Hadassah Louis
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Social Media Addiction: A New Era of Societal Peer Pressure
Social Media has created a world of opportunity - we can connect, share, and entertain all because we have access to the a mobile device...


Yanjanani Phiri
Aug 26, 20244 min read
6 Reasons eLearning can Transform Holistic Education for Women and Girls
eLearning has emerged as a powerful force in education, dismantling traditional obstacles and making knowledge more accessible even for...


Chintu Masanta
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Mental Safety: How a Mental Health Crisis is Increasing Vulnerability of Girls to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Zambia has seen a spike the number of cases involving adolescent girls leaving their homes and going to cohabit with older boyfriends....


Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Aug 2, 20244 min read
Pleasure at a Price: When Cultural Aphrodisiac Practices Endanger Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
Traditional medicine has been an integral part of African cultures for centuries. It encompasses a variety of practices, including herbal...


Yanjanani Phiri
Jul 25, 20243 min read
Beyond Physical Protection: Transforming Traditional Education towards an Integrated Holistic Safety Curriculum
In an era where holistic safety surrounding physical, mental, and emotional well-being is increasingly recognized as essential, the...


Chintu Masanta
Jul 19, 20243 min read
Girls Are The Last to Eat: The Hidden Toll of Zambia's Drought on Girls Safety
Zambia is currently experiencing the adverse effects of climate change owing to the drought that has hit hard in almost every part of the...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Jul 12, 20245 min read
Double Marginalization: Silent Struggles of Maternal Health for Persons Living with Disabilities
Women with disabilities experience compounded discrimination. They navigate a world where their rights and needs are frequently...

Memory Chiku Phiri
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Holistic Safety for Women and Girls: International Women's Day
As we celebrate International Women's Day, we view it not only as a day of festivities but as a call to action. This year's theme,...
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