Undikumbukire Project Zambia – Every child deserves a chance

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Seeking Justice
Bringing Hope

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Seeking Justice
Bringing Hope

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Seeking Justice
Bringing Hope

Every Child Deserves Another Chance

Missions

Undikumbukire Project Zambia’s (UP Zambia) mission is to support children in conflict with the law through legal representation, social support, and advocacy to achieve restorative justice in Zambia.

Our Impact 2018-2023

3,394

detained children have received free legal services

3,394

detained children have received free legal services

537

families have taken part in family therapy and support groups

Our Model

Legal assistance for children in conflict with the law is a fundamental right yet most children in Zambia are left facing the law alone in detention facilities that do not cater for their basic needs. Most are from low income households and often have substance abuse problems with no access to rehabilitation facilities. UP Zambia uses a holistic approach to help these children in the short, medium and long term through legal representation, provision of social support, and advocacy for a child friendly justice system.

UP Zambia values partnerships, diversity, and inclusivity. Our goal is to use the combined expertise, resources, and networks of various partners to achieve maximum impact and address complex challenges through innovative solutions.

How we do it

Legal Services

From police stations to prisons to court, UP Zambia provides free legal support to children in their cases from beginning to end

Advocacy

Active casework provides the foundation for advocacy with key stakeholders, identifying problems, providing solutions, and promoting the rights of children

Social Support

UP Zambia assesses children’s needs, providing counselling, family support groups, mentorship, and education as the reintegrate into their communities

About Us

UP Zambia was founded in 2014 and is registered in Zambia as a company limited by guarantee and designated an NGO and Public Benefit Organization. UP Zambia is governed by a six member board of directors.

We are a highly qualified team including attorneys, psychologists, social workers and law graduates, with years of experience in Legal Representation & Child Rights, Child Protection & Mental Health, Advocacy and Community Sensitization.