GEWEL 2 Zambia

𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐁𝐕 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Gender Division under the Office of the President, launched the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Call Centre during a high-level breakfast meeting in Lusaka, marking an important step in strengthening survivor-centred response services and national coordination on GBV.

The National GBV Call Centre, accessible through the toll-free 944 Stop GBV Helpline, has been operationalized with technical support from the World Bank and cooperating partners under the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods for Human Capital Project (GEWEL 2). The 24/7 helpline provides confidential reporting, counselling, information, referrals, and linkages to critical support services for survivors of GBV across Zambia.

Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia Gender Division - GDEmbassy of Ireland, ZambiaUK in ZambiaEmbassy of Switzerland to Malawi, Zambia and ZimbabweGerman Embassy LusakaMinistry of Health ZambiaMinistry of Education- Zambia

🌍 Strengthening Social Protection Through Digital Innovation!

The Government of the Republic of Zambia, with support from the World Bank and cooperating partners, is implementing the Girls’ Education and Women’s Empowerment and Livelihoods (GEWEL 2) Project.

As part of the Social Cash Transfer Programme, under the GEWE 2 Project, now reaching over 1.5 million households nationwide, Government has begun migrating beneficiaries from manual payments to digital platforms.

This shift will make cash transfers more efficient, transparent, and accessible, ensuring that no eligible household is left behind.

PRESS STATEMENT
(For Immediate Release)

9/04/26

GOVT URGES NEWLY ENROLLED SCT BENEFICIARIES TO EMBRACE DIGITAL PAYMENT PLATFORMS

Following the successful scale-up of the Social Cash Transfer Programme, now reaching over 1.5 million beneficiary households nationwide, the Government has commenced the migration of beneficiaries from manual payment systems to digital payment platforms.

This transition forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency, and convenience in the delivery of social protection services.

All newly enrolled beneficiaries are therefore urged to select a Payment Service Provider (PSP) of their choice through which they will receive their cash transfers. This shift is intended to ensure timely, secure, and more accessible disbursement of funds.

Available Payment Service Providers include Airtel, MTN, Zamtel, and Zoona. In addition, beneficiaries may opt for banking institutions such as First National Bank (FNB), Access Bank, Zanaco, Absa, Indo Zambia Bank, and Natsave.

Beneficiaries are further advised to visit their respective District Social Welfare Offices to provide the required personal details and complete the registration process. Social Welfare Officers will be on hand to offer guidance and support in selecting the most suitable payment option.

The Government remains committed to ensuring that no eligible beneficiary is left behind during this transition and encourages all recipients to fully cooperate with this important initiative.

Issued by:

Glenda Nachinga
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Community Development and Social Services

GEWEL 2: Zambia’s Flagship Social Protection Programme

𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬' 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 (𝐆𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐋 𝟐) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The 2026 International Women's Day (IWD) serves as a critical juncture for evaluating the global progress of human capital development through the lens of girls' education and women's livelihood empowerment.

Central to this year's discourse is the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," which emphasizes that the recognition of rights must be accompanied by enforceable action and systemic justice.

By investing in girls' education and integrating women into the labor force through targeted livelihood programs, societies can unlock significant "gender dividends," where the reinvestment of women's income into family health and nutrition creates a virtuous cycle of intergenerational development.

The GEWEL 2 Project is implemented by the Government of Republic of Zambia with support from the World Bank and cooperating partners.

Gender Division - GDMinistry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaMinistry of Education- ZambiaMinistry of Health ZambiaWorld Bank Africa

On sunday 8th March 2026, rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights – and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights.

This year, IWD 2026 calls for action to dismantle the structural barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.

Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaGender Division - GDMinistry of Education- ZambiaMinistry of Health ZambiaNon Governmental Organization Coordinating Council

GEWEL 2: Empowering Lives!