The Catalyst Collective

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, The Catalyst Collective once again visited Chisomo Shelter, an orphanage in Linda, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting underprivileged girls. This visit was particularly special as we focused on menstrual health and hygiene, a critical yet often overlooked issue affecting young girls in marginalized communities.   A Day of Giving and Learning Our team had the privilege of donating:   - Assorted sanitary pads (ensuring a sustainable supply for the girls)   - Assorted girls' clothing (to help with their daily needs)   But beyond material donations, we engaged in an interactive session with 12 girls (a number that varies slightly depending on the school year) to discuss menstrual hygiene, body changes, and self-care practices.   Breaking the Silence on Menstruation   In many communities, menstruation remains a taboo subject, leading to misinformation, shame, and even school absenteeism amon...

On April 3, 2025, women across Zambia took to the streets in a powerful demonstration under the hashtag **#NoBailNoBond**, demanding an end to bail and bond for rapists—especially those accused of defiling children. The march, organized by women’s rights groups, activists, and outraged citizens, was a direct response to the alarming surge in child defilement cases and the perceived failure of the justice system to protect victims. A Crisis of Violence Against Children Zambia has been grappling with an epidemic of sexual violence against minors. Recent reports from the Zambia Police Service and child protection NGOs reveal a disturbing increase in defilement cases, with many victims as young as four years old. Despite existing laws, perpetrators often evade justice—walking free on bail, intimidating victims, or receiving shockingly lenient sentences. For many Zambian women, the final straw was the case of a 10-year-old girl in Lusaka who was brutally assaulted, only for her alleged atta...

On April 3, 2025, women across Zambia took to the streets in a powerful demonstration under the hashtag **#NoBailNoBond**, demanding an end to bail and bond for rapists—especially those accused of defiling children. The march, organized by women’s rights groups, activists, and outraged citizens, was a direct response to the alarming surge in child defilement cases and the perceived failure of the justice system to protect victims. A Crisis of Violence Against Children Zambia has been grappling with an epidemic of sexual violence against minors. Recent reports from the Zambia Police Service and child protection NGOs reveal a disturbing increase in defilement cases, with many victims as young as four years old. Despite existing laws, perpetrators often evade justice—walking free on bail, intimidating victims, or receiving shockingly lenient sentences. For many Zambian women, the final straw was the case of a 10-year-old girl in Lusaka who was brutally assaulted, only for her alleged atta...