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When Adolescent Girls Lose Their Way: A Call to Action for Communities to Show Up
Across many communities today, adolescent girls are facing serious risks not because they are reckless, but because the world around them...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
4 minutes ago3 min read


Are Girls Really Asking for Too Much?
It’s a question that lingers in conversations, online comments, and even among peers: Are girls today asking for more than they deserve?...
Hadassah Louis
5 days ago2 min read


Practices for Maintaining Body Safety
Let's talk about something interesting today- Body Safety 🧘♀️💃🚹🚺✅️ Body Safety includes physical health and well-being, and...
Hadassah Louis
Jun 292 min read


Self-Defence is Self-Worth: How SAFIGI Empowered Women Through Body Safety Training
"Your body is your wealth. Your safety, your power. Your freedom, your joy." On May 31st, 2025 , SAFIGI Outreach Foundation hosted a...

Subilo Malema
Jun 242 min read


Zambia Load Shedding: A Symptom of Climate Change and the Need for Alternative Energy Solutions
Zambia, like many countries worldwide, has been grappling with frequent load shedding —a disruptive reality that affects households,...

Chintu Masanta
Jun 224 min read


Listen to Her Silence: Body Safety and the Forgotten Girls
Body safety is a right, not a privilege and yet for so many girls with disabilities, that right is ignored, overlooked, or outright...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Jun 72 min read


A Safer Zambia Starts with Mental Health
Mental health is important for everyone. In Zambia, more people are starting to talk about it but many still struggle in silence. Whether...

Yanjanani Phiri
May 313 min read
Digital Battleground: Confronting the Rising Tide of Gender-Based Tech Violence
Technology’s Double-Edged Sword As technology rapidly advances and becomes increasingly pervasive in our society, the harmful usage of...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
May 44 min read


The Power of Training the Trainers: Strengthening Holistic Safety Education.
In a world where safety is often an afterthought, the importance of proactive education cannot be overstated. The SAFIGI Holistic Safety...

Yanjanani Phiri
Apr 252 min read


The Safety of Girls in Zambia: Muffled Voices and Silent Cries.
https://x.com/pearlyicey/status/1905874869453021295 Our safety has never been a priority, and it shows. Alarming reports of children and...

Subilo Malema
Apr 113 min read
The Harsh Reality of Rape and Defilement in Our Own Homes
The recent surge in rape and defilement cases in Zambia has left the nation shaken. The sheer brutality and frequency of these crimes...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Apr 32 min read


Advocating for Cultural Safety: Protecting Girls from Harmful Traditions
Let’s Talk Cultural Safety! Have you ever paused to think about what cultural safety truly means? Cultural safety goes beyond tradition....

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Mar 282 min read
Gender-Based Violence: A Big Problem in Kenya and Beyond
GBV Is Getting Worse Gender-based violence (GBV) is becoming too common in Kenya. Every day, we hear stories of women and young girls...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Mar 212 min read


The Information society isn't built for women - here's why
https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/women-society Technological advances are frequently heralded as democratic equalisers, with digital...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Mar 143 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, it often seems...

Subilo Malema
Mar 73 min read


Shaping the Future: SAFIGI’s Commitment to Holistic Safety in 2024
As we look back on 2024, we see a year of transformation, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the safety of girls and young women....

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Feb 232 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...

Yanjanani Phiri
Jan 243 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...

Chomba Nyemba-Mubanga
Jan 163 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...

Bupe Chanda
Dec 30, 20244 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 29, 20243 min read
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