Young Zambians, like many young people in developing countries across the world, are faced with
multiple challenges, including high HIV prevalence, teenage pregnancies, limited education opportunities
and lack of livelihood options, among many other issues. Young people are unaware of their rights – they
have no understanding of what the Zambia Youth Policy stipulates. Worse still, only a limited number of
young people have access to the policy or have even heard of it. Young people have faced challenges in
getting involved in any development activities in their communities because of the lack of understanding
of the structures that govern them. This leads to them being left out, unable to meaningfully participate in
decision-making on issues that directly and/or indirectly affect them, such as access to funds and health
services.