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990 - The 990 Talkline is a confidential 24-hour helpline that is available toll free on the Airtel, MTN, and Zamtel networks throughout Zambia - This helpline provides support services and links on all health issues. You can chat to them about body worries and sexual health concerns, HIV/AIDS, get a list of HIV testing facilities, medical male circumcision or just concerns and fears you have. This line is run under CHAMP.
878 - Zambia U- Report SMS Platform under CHAMP - this is a text facility platform that lets you ask questions and get answers via text. To become a U reporter you need to type “join” and send it to 878.
5600 - Marie Stopes Zambia and Blue Star (mahala with Airtel and MTN).
933 - For abuse and violence contact this Helpline under Lifeline Zambia.
116 - Child Helpline under Lifeline Zambia.
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There is a Victim Support Unit and Gender Desk at every police station. They are there to help you.
Find a responsible adult you trust: Try your church pastor or layman, school guidance and counselling clubs, a teacher or family member.
FORCED INTO A MARRIAGE?
There is a Victim Support Unit and Gender Desk at every police station. They are there to help you.
Contact Generation Alive, Plot 22A off Nchoncho Road, Villa Elizabetha, Lusaka
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), along Nationalist Road opposite UTH Mortuary, Lusaka
Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) at Plot 33, Corner Joseph Mwilwa Road and Great East Road, Rhodespark, Lusaka
SAFE HOUSES AND SHELTERS
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) further provides shelter to victims of violence;
YWCA Council of Zambia,
Nationalist Road,
P.O Box 50115,
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 254751
Young Women in Action (YWA) – SRH Services;
Pemba
Road, Chilenje,
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 255052/225250
Women and Law In Southern Africa (WLSA) – for help on GBV domestic violence, sexual abuse, and physical abuse and health services
Plot 33, Joseph Mwilwa Road,
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 294989;
Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF) - for advice on GBV domestic violence, sexual abuse, and physical abuse and health services
Plot 14, Mushemi Road
Longacres
Tel: +260 211 254997
Population Council – for advice on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and physical abuse and health services
Plot 3670, No. 4, Njoka Road
Olympia Park
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 295925
Email: info.zambia@popcouncil.org
Young Men Christian Association – for advice on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and physical abuse and health services
Chilumbulu Road,
P.O Box 37549
Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 263131
Grassroots Soccer - for advice on sexual and reproductive health
252B Twin Palm Road,
Ibexhill, Lusaka
Tel: +260 211 260042
Email: GRSZinfo@grassrootsoccer.org
Sports in Action- for advice on domestic violence, sexual abuse, and physical abuse and health services
Sport in Action House
P.O Box 50144
Kabulonga
Tel: +260 0966 285 335
Website: www.sportinaction.org.zm
Africa Directions – for advice on domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse and health services. HIV help.
Plot 126E, Kudu Road,
P.O Box 38602
Lusaka
Mobile: +260 0969 741964
Email: africadirections@yahoo.com
