Every BCAZ intervention sits under one of three pillars — prevention, empowerment or advocacy — delivered in schools and communities across Zambia.
Flagship Initiatives
An in-school curriculum on healthy masculinity, SRHR and peer mentorship — keeping boys in class and engaged.
Residential camps offering psychosocial support, life skills and career exposure for boys at a crossroads.
A 24/7 toll-free helpline for boys in crisis, staffed by trained counsellors with referrals to clinical services.
Skills-based training for out-of-school boys in ICT, carpentry and agriculture — a pathway back to purpose.
National Rollout
Phase 1 · Immediate
5,000 boys
Lusaka Province. Flagship Centre of Excellence, pilot school programmes, helpline launch, initial retreats.
Phase 2 · Medium Term
15,000 boys
Copperbelt & Southern. Scaled school programme and full vocational training.
Phase 3 · Long Term
50,000 boys
All 10 provinces. Satellite centres, community-based delivery, National Boy Child Accord.
BCAZ's long-term ambition is a world-class Centre of Excellence for boys and young men — a home for sports development, creative arts, vocational training, mentorship and academic support under one roof, with satellite centres extending its reach into every province.
Accountability
| Domain | Key Indicator | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Retention | School retention rate among participants | 85% |
| Rehabilitation | Boys reached with psychosocial support | 1,500/yr |
| Behavioural Change | Improvement in masculinity attitudes (pre/post) | 70% |
| Economic Viability | Placement rate for vocational graduates | 60% |
| Safety & Justice | Increase in GBV reporting among boys | 20% |
| HIV Prevention | HIV testing uptake among male participants | 80% |
| Community Reach | Community dialogues conducted per year | 50+ |
All indicators aligned with global health strategies, youth safeguarding results frameworks and national SDG reporting.