Participatory Education and Action for Community Empowerment (PEACE)
Participatory Education and Action for Community Empowerment (PEACE) is a non-profit social organization established in 2010 by young women, a social worker, and two traditional leaders. It was founded to address poor health outcomes, climate change, and the inadequate participation of young women in governance and natural resource management at the local level.
Who We Are
Participatory Education and Action for Community Empowerment (PEACE) is a non-governmental organization established in 2010 by young women and a social worker to respond to poor health outcomes, climate change, and inadequate participation in governance and natural resource management at the local level.
With a vision of a just, prosperous, food-secure, resilient, healthy, and sustainable rural environment where Zambian women thrive, our mission is to reduce poverty, environmental degradation, exclusion from decision-making, and poor health outcomes among Zambian young women.
What Drives Us (Purpose & Values)
Transparency and Accountability: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and accountability, recognizing the importance of being held responsible for our results by our partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Partnership: We foster a multidisciplinary and collaborative culture.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, championing all voices, and treating one another with dignity and respect.
What We Do (Key Focus Areas)
Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Justice
- Climate-Smart Agriculture Adaptation (CSAA)
- Food and Income Resilience (FIR)
- Land use and governance
- Awareness campaigns on climate change and biodiversity conservation
- Promotion of climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy
Local Governance and Democracy
- Active citizenship
- Promoting inclusive local governance
- Gender and social inclusion
- Participatory budgeting initiatives and policy advocacy
- Land legal literacy
Community Health and Communication
- Shifting social norms and raising community awareness
- Capacity building
- Water and sanitation
- Health education and campaigns on malaria prevention, HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and nutrition
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion
- Community-based sanitation and hygiene promotion
- Hygiene awareness campaigns
Organizational Sustainability
- Strengthening internal governance and management
- Improving financial sustainability
