Establishment of Boys Network at Kamulanga High School

Kamulanga High School is located approximately 8 km south of Lusaka.  It is one of the safe schools where Zambia National Women's Lobby (ZNWL) is working with the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA) under the TAAAC. ZNWL has been in contact with Kamulanga High School, aiming to introduce the Boys Network.

In the last quarter, the identification process of the Boys Network members could not take place because the students were writing exams.  ZNWL has finally been able to establish the Boys Network at the school.  The school has identified Mr. Longwa Kalombo as the network patron.  The Boys Network selected an executive committee of seven members using a democratic approach.  The Boys Network members determined on their own about the postitions (i.e. whether there should be a club chairperson or club president and the rest of the positions).  They settled for a President, Vice President, Secretary, Vice Secretary, Treasurerer, and three committee members.

Nelson (ZNWL) addressing the Boys at Kamulanga High School

A training programme for the boys is being planned, but the training site is yet to be identified.  There are three options for the training sites: Kasaka Camp in Kafue, Mount Eugenia near the Zambia Air Force Base in Lusaka West, and Fringila in Chisamba. Any suggestions from the coalition members are welcome.