Support to the Women's Movement: NGOCC
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The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) in Zambia has applied to Sida for funding of 40 million SEK to implement their strategic plan "Building Solidarity for Women's Empowerment" for the period 2018 to 2022. The intervention aims at improving women's and girls' access to and control of resources, sexual and reproductive health...
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The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) in Zambia has applied to Sida for funding of 40 million SEK to implement their strategic plan "Building Solidarity for Women's Empowerment" for the period 2018 to 2022. The intervention aims at improving women's and girls' access to and control of resources, sexual and reproductive health, representation and participation of women in governance and leadership at all levels and reducing vulnerability of women to climate change impacts and strengthening their capacity to manage natural resources. NGOCC will implement the intervention with its member organisations. The intervention’s total budget is 97 million SEK (ZMW 109million), out of which the organisation’s own funding is approximately 4.4 million SEK (ZMW 4.9 million), other donor funding from We Effect, IM Swedish, the EU, CHAZ & NED is 17.8 million SEK (ZMW 20 million) and the remaining 74.8 million SEK (ZMW 83.9 million) not yet secured. Approximately 23.3 million SEK (ZMW 26 million) of the intervention budget will be forwarded from NGOCC to sub-grantees through its 'Basket Fund' .
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OBJECTIVE 1: Improved cultural norms, practices and beliefs towards gender equity and equality. - NGOCC raised awareness about harmful societal attitudes, beliefs, and practices. Enhanced community knowledge on harmful traditional practices was achieved through radio programs and reached 1.2 million listeners Petauke, Nakonde, Mansa, Mumbwa, Solwezi and Rufunsa districts. - In Rufunsa, by-laws were enforced to end child marriages by traditional leaders. This resulted in the withdrawal of two girls from such marriages. - Training and capacity building related to dealing with gender-based violence has begun to yield results. An example was when community members reported a GBV case to Rufunsa police station involving a 44-year-old man who defiled a 14-year-old schoolgirl. The perpetrator was arrested and prosecuted and has been served with a 25-year jail sentence. OBJECTIVE 2: Improved policy/legal frameworks for women and girl's empowerment. - NGOCC advocated for increased women's participation in politics through legal reforms, leading to the development of a position paper on Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR). This paper was used in various advocacy efforts and presented to key stakeholders, including the President of Zambia. Through the Electoral Review Technical Committee (ERTC), NGOCC proposed amendment to Article 47 and Article 68 in the Constitution for the electoral system to introduce Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMPR). This proposal was adopted in the ERTC Report. Additionally, NGOCC enhanced the capacity of Gender Budgeting Interest Groups and local structures, empowering communities to engage in national budgeting processes and hold authorities accountable. The organization advocated for gender-responsive national budgeting, making submissions on tax and non-tax proposals for the 2025 National Budget, focusing on key social sectors and gender equity. OBJECTIVE 3: Improved resilience through women and girls' empowerment. - With the support of District Agricultural Officers from the Ministry of Agriculture, NGOCC enhanced community awareness and skills in climate-smart agriculture and conservation farming methods, benefiting 1,350 community members. This led to increased household incomes and improved food security as women adopted alternative livelihoods such as gardening and smart cooking practices. Additionally, NGOCC's efforts resulted in more women becoming landowners and contributing to household productivity. - Working with the Ministry of Community Development & Social Services, NGOCC also improved entrepreneurship skills among women, with 44 individuals from 20 Member Organisations receiving training in business development. Village banking initiatives proved effective in enhancing women's financial inclusion, with many women using these savings to meet household needs and invest in their businesses. Notably, 2,530 women acquired land in their own names, demonstrating a significant shift towards gender equality in land ownership.
To contribute to women's empowerment and gender equality in Zambia.
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