A faith-based non-governmental organization founded in 2016, dedicated to empowering families and communities through enterprise development, governance, climate resilience and integrated health programs across Zambia.
Al Qalam Institute was established to build self-reliant, skilled and prosperous families capable of leading long-term community development.
Inspired by Islamic teachings, Al Qalam Institute works with communities, youth, women and local leaders to strengthen livelihoods, improve health outcomes and promote sustainable development.
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Founded in October 2016, Al Qalam Institute is a faith-based NGO headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia.
Originally established to create opportunities for family members, the organisation expanded its vision to empower families and communities across Zambia through sustainable development programs.
Today Al Qalam Institute collaborates with local partners, women, youth and community leaders to break cycles of vulnerability and promote lasting inter-generational empowerment.
Al Qalam Institute works with local and international partners to implement programs focused on health, governance, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and community development across Zambia.
Improving adolescent reproductive health rights outcomes across multiple districts in Zambia.
Preventing child marriages and adolescent pregnancies through community engagement.
Supporting youth through education and awareness programs focused on reproductive health.
Supporting civil society organizations in the response against HIV, TB, Malaria and other health epidemics.
Monitoring malaria interventions and community health outcomes in partnership projects.
Strengthening child-focused civil society organizations and advocacy initiatives.
Promoting active citizen participation and social accountability in governance.
Engaging communities in governance and social justice initiatives.
Grassroots mobilization and advocacy to address social and economic inequalities.
Supporting local civil society organizations through mentorship and capacity building.
Improving child health through community immunization interventions.
Providing reading glasses to older community members and improving quality of life.
focuses on supporting youth and vulnerable communities through Islamic mentorship, welfare support, and educational initiatives.
Economic stability and welfare support.
Health education and skills development.
Enterprise initiatives and rights advocacy.
Health and child rights interventions.
Governance and climate resilience programs.
Mentorship and institutional support.
Implemented projects across multiple provinces.
Collaborated with UNICEF, UNESCO, SIDA, ActionAid, Save the Children, DAPP, CHAZ and others.
Supporting families, youth, women, communities and civil society organisations throughout Zambia.
Reach out to Al Ihsaan Trust for inquiries, partnerships, programs, or community support initiatives.
Rose Mwandila
+260 971 427 603
https://familydevelopmentinitiatives.com
100/735 American Embassy Road Lusaka Zambia
