Educating Girls and Young Women for Development (EGYD)

2024 was such an adventurous year, and we’ve come a long way! Below are our top 5 highlights of last year (which was tough to choose😅): ✅ Grew our youth networking platform to +2,000 ✅ Held the IGNITE Training Program and Graduation ✅ Helped Mary go to Grade 8 ✅ Hosted Beyond Borders event in the United Kingdom ✅ Launched Collab 4 Change (C4C) This journey has only been possible because of YOU, our supportive community. Thank you for standing with us to ensure our vision is within reach. 💜 We will be sharing our impact report this month. For now, let us know which of the five you love the most? #SocialImpact #2024 #Empowerment #ThrowbackThursday #ImpactJourney #youthdevelopment #girlchild

Happy New Year from EGYD! 🎉 As the clock hit midnight, we bid farewell to the old and embraced the promise of a brand-new chapter. 🌍✨ 2025 is here, and it’s glowing with possibilities! Together, we’ll continue to innovate, inspire, and create meaningful change. Let’s make it a year filled with bold ideas, greater achievements, and a lot of joy along the way! May your year be as bright as your ambitions, as fulfilling as your dreams, and as cheerful as this very moment. Here’s to health, success, and endless opportunities for all! Let’s shine brighter together in 2025! 🚀 #HappyNewYear2025 #EGYDForward #HopeAndCheer

EGYD Volunteer of the Year As we wrap up the year today, we want to announce and celebrate our volunteer of 2024, Steve! Today we Celebrate dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment of Steve Nambi! As this year’s Volunteer of the Year, he has gone above and beyond, embodying the true spirit of service and leadership. Your efforts Sir, have touched countless lives and inspired us all. Thank you for making a difference and being a shining example of what it means to serve. Here's to you and the incredible impact you've made! 🏆🙌" To all nominees, we thank you for being a light, giving an example of selfless action. We thank you for your contributions. #spotlight #EGYD #leadership #inspiration #volunteeroftheyear

Our fourth and final nominee! 💌💫 It’s an honor to introduce a true trailblazer and an inspiration to us all. An exceptional individual and team player. Meet Clara Mwila Mainsa: I am a dedicated volunteer with EGYD. With a passion for empowering girls, she contributes to the Monitoring & Evaluation and Policy departments. Her experience has equipped her with valuable skills in data collection and analysis, report writing, and policy development. Mwila has successfully supported and attended projects like “IGNITE Training Project” which aimed to impact the attendees with Entrepreneurship skills, Professional Development and Financial Literacy. As a driven and ambitious individual, Mwila aims to pursue a career in Project Management focusing on Gender equality, Education and Health. Her dedication to EGYD's mission has led to personal growth, skill development, and a commitment to making a lasting impact. Mwila is excited to continue contributing to EGYD's success and expansion, while gaining valuable experience and skills to achieve her career goals. #spotlight #EGYD #leadership #inspiration

Nominee number three (3)🥳 Beyond the accolades, she is a visionary whose compassion has touched countless lives. Their dedication to participate and be available, speaks volumes about their commitment to fostering growth and excellence.💌💫 Meet Chikumbi Mwape: I am aged 19, a young passionate lady who's deliberately interested in advocating for women's inclusivity and their development, personally having a strong belief that inculcating knowledge in the young generation will have the best impact on the globe and their future. Also a youth advocate participating in Youth Empowerment through enhanced education regarding entrepreneurship skills, mental health and leadership programs, having strong optimism that with increased effort and hard-work, a positive change is guaranteed.

What defines excellence? It’s not just talent but the relentless pursuit of innovation and impact. Today, we celebrate nominee number two (2) who embodies both. Meet Steve nambi: 💌💫 Hello, my name is Nambi Steve. I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a strong commitment to making a positive impact in my community. As an Advocate Departmental Leader, I have been privileged to work with young people, empowering them with opportunities and resources to unlock their full potential. I am humbled to be nominated for Volunteer of the Year and look forward to continuing my work in service to others. #spotlight #EGYD #leadership #inspiration

Our first Nominee: She has redefined what’s possible, with selfless action and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Meet Judith Mwenda: 💌💫 I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance, driven by a passion for creating positive change in my community. My journey as a student has been marked by extensive engagement in various activities, leading me to opportunities I never imagined possible. In 2023, I created my LinkedIn profile, motivated by a desire to connect with like-minded individuals and explore professional opportunities. My involvement with EGYD began when I applied for a volunteer position after discovering their call for applicants. I was thrilled to receive an invitation for an interview and subsequently accepted as a volunteer. I am honored to be nominated for the Volunteer of the Year award, which reflects my commitment to making a meaningful impact through service. I believe in the power of taking initiative and pursuing opportunities, and I encourage others to take similar steps. #spotlight #EGYD #leadership #inspiration

💃🥳 LOOK OUT EVERYONE! Nominees on the radar! With the year coming to a close, we are humbled and super excited to present to you our EGYD 2024 #Nominees for Volunteer of the Year! To be awarded on the 30th of December. 🥳💥 It must be highlighted that these four (4) have redefined what’s possible, with selfless action and their journey being nothing short of inspiring. Here are our Nominees: 1. Judith Mwenda 2. Steve Nambi 3. Chikumbi Mwape 4. Mwila Mainsa Please feel free to share your congratulations and warm wishes ❤️ as we will share their individual biographies through the course of the week! 💃 #EGYD #leadership #inspiration #volunteeroftheyear

The late Queen Elizabeth II once said…. "To be inspirational you don't have to save lives or win medals. I often draw strength from meeting ordinary people doing extraordinary things: volunteers, carers, community organisers and good neighbours; unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special. They are an inspiration to those who know them." So remember, you never know who is watching and being inspired by you 😊! Tag someone who inspires you in the comments below ⬇️💬 #mondaymotivation #inspiration #socialimpact

From humble beginnings in 2016 to now impacting lives across Zambia, Franklin’s journey of charity has been one of dedication and hope. Starting with visits to over 20 orphanages in Lusaka, expanding to the Copperbelt, and now reaching Muchinga Province, his mission has always been clear: empowering girls through access to sanitary pads and sustainable solutions. As the founder of women network hub, they aim to raise 1,000 packs of pads for Kapoko village by 27th December, where over 800 girls are in need. As #EGYD through our Collab4Change initiative, we have donated 2 sewing machines to help two women in Kapoka village make income through sewing whilst producing reusable pads for their community. This way, we are helping to fight menstrual poverty sustainably. Together, we can make a difference! Let's change lives one step at a time. 💕 If you'd like to contribute towards the trip on 27th December, send us a message 😊! On today's spotlight Saturday we appreciate Franklin Nkhowani for the amazing work he is doing 👏🏾👏🏾 Ps let us know of any youth led initiatives that support girls, young women and youth that we can help in 2025 🥳 #spotlightsaturday #C4C #socialimpact #youthempowerment #leadership