Chin

   

Children In Need Network

About Us

Overview

CHIN was founded in 1993 by 12 organisations that were working with UNICEF and the government Ministry of Sport, Youth and Community Development who at the time felt a need for organisations to share best practice in working with children and to learn from one another.

This informal network started with regular meetings being held with support from UNICEF and a newsletter being produced for the organisations that were part of this informal network.

In 1996 it was decided that the network be formalised and an independent structure and secretariat were established.

Our Vision

CHIN envisions a society where all children enjoy their rights and realize their full potential

Our Mission

To provide opportunities for strenghtening the capacities of members in order for them to effectively develop and implement programmes aimed at upholding the rights of children in Zambia through capacity building, advocacy, networking, research and information sharing.

Secretariat

CHIN has a lean structure by virtue of its role as a secretariat. The Secretariat comprises mainly of three programme staff, the director and support staff.

Corporate Governance

The Executive Board of the organisation is composed of eleven office bearers who are elected at the Annual General Meeting attended by representatives of member organisations, lead ministries, and government departments. The Executive Board members are as follows:

  1. Chairperson - Mr. Kelvin Sampa National Initiative for Citizens Awareness -Lusaka Province
  2. Vice Chairperson - Mrs. Mailes Muke Zulu - SEPA - North-Western Province
  3. Treasurer - Dr. Charles Mwape Hope for Africa International - Lusaka Province
  4. Secretary - Charles Sichamba Africa Home Center for Children - Lusaka Province
  5. Vice Secreatry - Mr. Charles Mwambo Samaritan Strategy- Zambia - Copperbelt Province
  6. Publicity secretary Mr. John Didansio Daka Vulnerable Children Advocacy Project - Copperbelt Province

    Executive committee members:
    Sr. Macrina M Lyaunda - Mwapona Community School
    Mr. Andrew Chanda - Inkisu Family Care Project
    Mr. Geoffrey Chiyesu - Retirees Welfare Bureau of Zambia
    Mr. Mwila Frankwell -Kasama Christian Community Care
    Mrs. Carolyn Chinyemba - Jesus Cares Ministries
    Mrs. Barbara Phiri - Taonga Community Home Based Care

    Trustees: Judge Gertrude Chawatama and Mulenga Kapwepwe

    Programmes

    The network has since broadened its scope and is currently working in four programme areas; namely

    1. Capacity Building
    2. Research and Advocacy
    3. Knowledge Development and Communication
    4. Governance and Management