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Quick info guide

Police Hotlines (In case of robbery, rape or bandit attacks):

•    Police           991
•    Fire               993
•    Medical         999

Hotlines for abuse/bribery/harassment:
•    Child Helpline: 0950180007 or 116 for Children and 993 for Adults
•    Police Lusaka Division Information Room: Free Toll 991
•    Woodlands Police Station on 0211264894

Contact information

Ministry of Home Affairs
Zambia Police
Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 50997
Lusaka

Tel/Fax: +260 211 254336
Email: homeaffairs@zamtel.zm 
Website: www.homeaffairs.gov.zm 

Safety and related support services for Zambian women

Zambia is generally safe and secure. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to take all possible precautions to ensure one’s safety/security. 

Safest routes to use when conducting business 
•    Main highways

Safe travel hours
•    06:00 hours to 18:00 hours

Prevention of harassment

•    Police Officers under the Zambia Police -Victim Support Unit are mandated to prevent harassment in any form. This is done through sensitization program throughout the country. 

angle-left Life Changers Rehabilitation Agenda (LICRA) promotes gender equality

Life Changers Rehabilitation Agenda (LICRA) promotes gender equality

Name of the organization:

  • Life Changers Rehabilitation Agenda (LICRA)

 

Contact person:

Mr. Given Phiri

+260 972 995834 or +260 979 482465                                                                                                    

+260 967 459520 or +260 978 847799

 

Organization address:

John Laing Compound

Kafue Road

Lusaka

About the organization:

Life Changers Rehabilitation Agenda (LICRA) is a Zambian born Non-Governmental Organisation formed by Zambians and managed by Zambians. Its focus is on Campaigning to fight abuse against abuse of alcohol, drug abuse, gender-based violence, violence against children, HIV and AIDs and prevention of Streetism.

LICRA’s vision is build a better Zambia free from child abuse, Gender Based Violence, abuse of alcohol and abuse of drugs and zero new HIV Infection by 2030.

 

Target group:

  • Alcohol Abusers
  • Drug Abusers
  • of Gender Based Violence
  • Victims of Child Abuse
  • Orphans
  • Vulnerable Children
  • Widows
  • Widowers
  • People Living with HIV and AIDs

 

What LICRA does:

Focus is primarily health promotion and prevention at:

  • Harmful use of alcohol
  • Drug Abuse
  • HIV and AIDS Prevention Campaign
  • Sensitization of the area and dangers of Gender Based Violence and Child Abuse.

 

How LICRA does it:

LICRA promotes gender equality by encouraging women to participate in activities for the developing of their personal lives as well as community spaces.

LICRA also rehabilitates the already affected individuals with alcohol and drug abuse. This is done through counselling the victims of alcohol and drug abuse.

LICRA offers counselling to families as well to strengthen and encourage them prior to having an HIV test. Free condoms are supplied to the community spaces to ensure there are no new HIV infections.

 

Catchment areas for LICRA:

Lusaka Province:

  • John Laing
  • Misisi
  • Kuku
  • Kanyama
  • Makeni
  • Chawama
  • George
  • Matero
  • Chibolya
  • Chaisa

Copperbelt Province:

  • Ndola; and 
  • Masaiti

Eastern Province:

  • Petauke; and
  • Chipata

 

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