Zambia
SSHJM Zambia missionary development programme encompasses the work of three community-based organisations, Bauleni Special Needs Project (BSNP) in Lusaka, Inclusive Development Programme (IDP) in the Northern Province, and SSHJM Chingola in the Copperbelt.
About our work in Zambia
SSHJM Bauleni Special Needs Project (BSNP)
The SSHJM Bauleni Special Needs Project (BSNP) is an inclusive education centre and school dedicated to providing accessible, holistic learning for children and youth, especially those with disabilities or facing vulnerability. Each year, the project supports more than 1,700 learners, helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally so they can become confident, capable contributors to their communities. BSNP offers early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling, therapeutic services, home-based care, and weekly boarding for children with special needs. The centre also provides youth skills training, specialised teacher training, and strong advocacy for disability inclusion, child rights, safeguarding, and sustainable social enterprise initiatives.
SSHJM Inclusive Development Programme (IDP)
SSHJM launched this development programme in 1991 in Mbala in response to the impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis and has since expanded into a broad, multi-sector initiative supporting communities across Mbala, Mpulungu, Senga, Kasama, and Mungwi districts. Each year, the programme assists 2,800 people with sustainable livelihoods, supports 246 children through inclusive education, and reaches over 2,300 individuals with human rights awareness. Its work includes climate-smart agriculture, environmentally resilient livelihood practices, an SSHJM demonstration farm, inclusive and primary education centres, support for orphaned and vulnerable children, gender-based violence prevention, social enterprise initiatives, and strong advocacy for women’s rights, disability inclusion, child protection, and anti-trafficking.
SSHJM Community Based Rehabilitation Programme
The SSHJM Community Based Rehabilitation Centre in Chingola is a child-focused programme dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and youth, including those with disabilities, school dropouts, and young people affected by abuse, drug use, or life on the streets. Since 2021, the centre has provided a safe, nurturing space offering literacy support, psychosocial counselling, life-skills training, and reintegration into formal education. Led by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the programme works closely with families, schools, and community structures to promote protection, inclusion, and long-term opportunities, helping children rebuild confidence and move toward a brighter, more secure future.
Themes
SSHJM's work in Zambia links to the following thematic areas
