About Natwishe Girl Foundation
Natwishe Girl Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization registered in the Republic of Zambia, with its principal office in Lusaka. We are committed to empowering girls and young women through education, health, safe spaces, and leadership development.
Our vision
A society where every girl and young woman is empowered, healthy, educated, safe, and able to achieve her full potential.
Our mission
To empower girls and young women through education, mentorship, health promotion, leadership development, advocacy, and economic empowerment while promoting gender equality and sustainable community development.
Our main objective
To improve the lives of girls and young women by providing knowledge, skills, opportunities, and support that promote dignity, health, education, leadership, and economic independence.
Our core values
Our objectives
The Foundation pursues these specific objectives in service of girls, young women, and vulnerable communities.
Promote menstrual health and hygiene awareness and improve access to menstrual hygiene products.
Educate girls and communities on sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Promote mental health awareness and psychosocial well-being among adolescents and young people.
Advocate for the prevention and response to gender-based violence, child abuse, child marriage, and sexual exploitation.
Provide mentorship, leadership development, career guidance, and life skills training for girls and young women.
Support girls' education through scholarships, educational resources, digital literacy, and STEM initiatives.
Promote climate change awareness, environmental conservation, and sustainable development among young people.
Empower girls and women through entrepreneurship, vocational skills, financial literacy, and income-generating initiatives.
Governance & leadership
The Foundation is governed by an Executive Committee elected by Full Members during the Annual General Meeting. The Committee serves a term of three years and is eligible for re-election.
Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who leads the Secretariat, implements Executive Committee decisions, and coordinates staff, volunteers, and projects.
Executive Committee
- Chief Executive Officer
- Vice Chief Executive Officer
- Secretary
- Deputy Secretary
- Treasurer
- Media and Communications Officer
- Outreach Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Publicity Secretary
The Committee also includes committee members who support the Foundation's strategic and operational work.
See our organization structureMembership
Membership is open to individuals and institutions that support the Foundation's vision, mission, and objectives. It is voluntary and without discrimination.