Child Protection & Safeguarding
Preventing harm, challenging child marriage, and strengthening community-led safety networks for children.
Across the communities we serve, MCDA works with children, families and local institutions to address challenges that affect everyday life. From education and child protection to clean water, health and sustainable livelihoods, our projects are shaped by community priorities and delivered through local participation.
Every project is governed with local traditional leadership, parent associations, and verified project monitoring audits.
Our interventions operate across four integrated pillars, responding directly to community-identified challenges in rural Zambia.
Preventing harm, challenging child marriage, and strengthening community-led safety networks for children.
Improving maternal and child health access, clinical referrals, and early childhood nutrition services.
Building permanent modern classrooms, safe girls' dormitories, and vocational skills training for youth.
Drilling sustainable community boreholes, smallholder livestock pass-on, and village savings associations.
Explore our confirmed infrastructure and community initiatives across Mumbwa, Shibuyunji and Chibombo districts.
Meaningful development begins with strong partnerships. MCDA welcomes organisations and individuals committed to improving opportunities for children, families and communities across Zambia.