What We Do
From voter education in rural communities to national policy advocacy — OYV works across Zambia to ensure young people are active citizens, not passive bystanders.
Work That Changes Lives
OYV's programmes span the full spectrum of civic empowerment — from grassroots registration drives to national-level policy engagement.
Civic & Voter Education
We educate communities across Zambia on their democratic rights, the electoral process, and the meaning and power of their vote.
- Community voter education workshops
- Elections and electoral process monitoring
- Early warning systems and conflict management
NRC & Voter Registration Drives
We assist young Zambians — especially those in hard-to-reach areas — to acquire their National Registration Cards and register to vote.
- NRC acquisition assistance
- Mobile voter registration support
- Targeting underserved communities
Advocacy & Policy Lobbying
OYV engages national leaders, institutions, and governance bodies to advance youth-friendly policies and champion democratic reforms.
- Lobbying for youth-responsive legislation
- Policy analysis and research
- Governance and constitutional reform campaigns
Leadership & Capacity Building
Through training programmes, mentorship, and youth forums, OYV develops confident leaders ready to serve in civic, political, and economic spaces.
- Leadership training and orientation
- Mentorship programmes
- Youth forums in all provinces
12 Areas Where OYV Works
OYV's work touches every dimension of young people's civic, political, economic, and environmental lives.
Governance, Elections & Electoral Process
Constitutionalism & Constitution Building
Democratic & Political Governance
Leadership Development
Poverty Reduction Programmes
Human Rights
Information Communication Technology
Civic & Voter Education
Youth Participation & Conflict Resolution
Environment & Climate Change
Capacity Development & CDF Cooperatives
Advocacy, Policy Analysis & Mentorship
How We Deliver Impact
Elections and electoral process monitoring across Zambia
Voter registration drives and NRC acquisition assistance
Voter education and mobilisation campaigns in communities
Lobbying and advocacy efforts at national and local levels
Capacity building and training programmes for youth
Mentorship and leadership development programmes
Policy analysis, research, and awareness-raising campaigns
Collaboration and partnerships with civil society and government
Community outreach and engagement activities
Rights to access information and human rights promotion
Early warning systems and conflict management
Monitoring and evaluation of all programmes
Who We Reach & Where We Work
OYV's work is national in scale and inclusive in focus — reaching every corner of Zambia and every category of young person.
Young People & Children
Young people and children aged 16 and above across Zambia — urban and rural, with and without disabilities, in-school and out-of-school, employed and unemployed, across all affiliations.
Nationwide Coverage
OYV operates across all 10 provinces and most districts in Zambia, with the potential for local and international partnerships to extend its reach.
Civic, Political & Social
Voter registration, civic education, advocacy, leadership development, research, community engagement, and socio-economic and ecological issues affecting youth.
National & Local Policy
OYV engages national and local policies affecting young people, including human rights, democracy, governance, constitutional reform, and economic inclusion.
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