In 2014 alone, 12,500 girls below the age of 18 dropped out of school in

Zambia due to early marriage, teenage pregnancies and other vices.

(FAWEZA). That means 42% girls got married before the age of 18.
(UNFPA).

These worrying statistics show Zambia as one of the highest Child

Marriage rates in the world. (UN) (Ministry of Gender and
Development). This is where SAFIGI Outreach Foundation LTD aka
Safety First for Girls is Head Quartered.

The state of the girl child in Zambia is alarming, but due to the
developing condition of the nation, putting priority on girls rights and
gender equality is competing fiercely with issues such as providing clean
water, combating electricity shortage, issuing safe housing for all,
building good roads, tertiary education, eradicating disease such as HIV,
Malaria and Dysentery, as well as providing equal opportunity for both
genders among more vices challenging the nation.

Whilst attention has been given to the girl child, the societies attention
and resources are more focused on solving basic problems.
Consequently, 1 in 7 girls will be married by the age of 18 which results
in early pregnancy, high infant mortality, gender inequality in society
and the workplace, a high death rate with the leading cause of death for
youth being HIV/AIDS. Not to mention the effect these vices have on
Zambias economy.

SAFIGIs goal is to raise a generation where girls are empowered,

equipped and fulfilled in every aspect of their life for the development
of the entire world, thus, we aim to solve some of the issues facing
Zambian girls and marginalized girls anywhere in the world through our
Safety Education Course (SEC) which is a comprehensive course
designed to empower, equip and lead to fulfillment of the girl child
regardless of their education level, back ground or society they live in.

All the issues facing girls in the world today cannot be solved in one day.
Nonetheless, through dedication, volunteerism, social and safety
projects as well as collaboration, we are one step away from solving the
key issues restricting world development through the girl child.

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LOCAL TOUCH.
GLOBAL OUTREACH.

1 Foundation
+100 Volunteers
+32 Countries
+53 Videos
97% Youth led
98% Original content
+100 Empowering articles
+100,000 Web views
+10 Community projects
+ 5,000 Social media outreach
100% Diversity in teams
100% Inspired by girls, for girls
100% Volunteer led

Mission Statement
To raise a generation where girls are
empowered, equipped and fulfilled in every
aspect of their life, for the development of
the entire world.
Our objectives aim for
grassroots reach, and now,
due to the global village
shaped by media, our work
also targets girls anywhere
on the planet.

Our Ecosystem

EMPOWERED
Society at large is starting
to
change its perception of
the
role of a woman. This positive shift
has led to campaigns for equality
of the genders, open dialogue
on inequalities which has
led to polices that protect
girls and women's rights
all over the world.

SAFIGIs
empowerment
program include-:

Blogging
Social Media
Social Projects
Collaboration
Events
Counseling
Mentoring
Inclusion
Development
Campaigns
Etc.

SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE

Formal education is
invaluable for
development.
Recently, girl
education became a
priority in most
developing nations.

EQUIPPED
SAFETY
EDUCATION
COURSE

DECISION
MAKING
SKILLS

SAFETY PROJECTS

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

SELF
DEFENSE
LESSONS

LIFE SKILLS
However, while
formal education
caters to the basic
EMPLOYMENT
SAFIGI
KIT
need for knowledge,
CREATION
it takes more to
make sure the
SAFIGIs Safety Education
lessons learnt are
successfully applied Lesson Plans for Parents
and Educators is a
in society.
comprehensive guide on
educating girls, and boys
There is need for
alike, on key issues they will
Mental, Emotional
encounter when living in
and Physical Safety
society as decision makers.
to be taught.

EEF CODE
The three guiding principles for SAFIGI Outreach
Foundation LTD (Safety First for Girls) are to Empower,
Equip and Fulfill the girl child in every aspect of her life.
Therefore, each of our campaigns have to answer yes to at
least to one of these questions:
i.

BE

{ A SAFIGIAN}
HOW YOU CAN HELP.

Does it lead to the empowerment, equipping, and/or

fulfillment of the girl child?

ii. Does it uphold SAFIGIs code of Ethics and values?

iii. Does it contribute to the well being of participants
regardless of gender?
iv. Does it contribute to the development of the world by
being beneficial to society, the environment and
climate?
v. Does it create employment, grant job skills to
participants and encourage innovation?
vi. Does it work toward equality of the sexes, races, ages,
religions and equality for all.
vii. Does it allow inclusion of all persons?
viii. Does it create solutions to problems known and/or
unforeseen in the society?
ix. Does it prioritize well being for the majority against
profit for an individual.
x. Does it support the Sustainable Developmental Goals?

SAFIGI
thrives a 100% on volunteers, funds are
raised through our handmade products
and our comprehensive safety education
resources are free.

SAFIGI OUTREACH FOUNDATION

LTD

{ Safety First for Girls }

www.safetyfirstforgirls.org
admin@safetyfirstforgirls.org
+260 97 619 0123

Twitter: @SAFIGIs

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