Empowering Children to Lead Change
Design for Change Zambia empowers children and young people to identify challenges in their schools and communities, design solutions, take action, and share their stories of change.
Through a learner-centred methodology, Design for Change Zambia nurtures the I can mindset, enabling children to grow into confident, empathetic, and responsible citizens.
Design for Change Zambia operates across all 10 provinces of Zambia, working within the education system and alongside communities to ensure children’s voices are heard, valued, and supported.
HOW CAN WE DO IT?
Powered by the principles of design thinking, Design for Change offers a simple 4 step framework FIDS (Feel-Imagine-Do-Share) - to unleash the I CAN superpower in every child.
Using this framework, children are encouraged to 'FEEL' (observe and identify any situation that bothers them), 'IMAGINE' (brainstorm a way to make it better), 'DO' (work in teams to implement their solution) and finally, 'SHARE' (their solution of change with the world) to inspire others to say, 'I CAN'!
GET INSPIRED BY OUR DFC ZAMBIA STORIES
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Simple Electricity Generator (GARNETON SECONDARY SCHOOL)
GARNETON COMBINED SCHOOL
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DEFORESTATION
KYANTOBO PRIMARY SCHOOL
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MAKING USE OF EUPHORBIA (LOCAL WEED)
MCM MUFULIRA SECONDARY SCHOOL
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I CAN SONG
TAKE IT TO YOUR CLASSROOM
You can empower student leaders in your classroom by using the 4-step FIDS process
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1 week toolkit
The all inclusive and flexible challenge is the quickest way to unleash the 'I CAN' superpower in children. Download the toolkit and the one week support plan below and get started!
DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT & LESSON PLAN -
1 MONTH TOOLKIT
The month long curriculum enables students to work with one another, to collaborate and to engage deeply, identify the real issues and concerns. The curriculum comes with a month long support plan, download and get started.
DOWNLOAD TOOLKIT & LESSON PLAN
DFC ZAMBIA UPDATES/EVENTS
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Be The Change 2025 Preparations
Japan is ready for us!!!! To be part of this exciting experience, submit your project via the link provided through the Provincial Education Officers, departments of SEO-GA!
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Erasmus+ I Can Virtual Program Exchange
Congratulations team DFC Zambia for successfully completing the Erasmus+ I Can Virtual program exchange 😍🤗 Fully supported by Endesha NGO and co-funded by the Erasmus+ I Can Virtual program of the European Union
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3rd Design for Change Zambia National Summit 🇿🇲
What an inspiring conclusion to an unforgettable journey! The summit showcased the incredible creativity, compassion and leadership of young changemakers during the National Design for Change Expo, where learners proudly shared the positive impact they have created in their schools and communities.
OUR IMPACT
SINCE THE INCEPTION OF DFC ZAMBIA IN 2020 HERE IS OUR IMPACT
OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
CONTACT US
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Willer Galvan Mejia
Willer Galvan Mejia
Founder
wgalvan@icloud.com
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Patience Bwalya Mwila
Patience Bwalya Mwila
Country Coordinator
pmwila@endesha.org
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