2021-03-31-accounts - Footprints Foundation For Children In Zambia

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Annual Report for September 2020 to August 2021

OUR MISSION

Footprints provides Outreach to vulnerable children in Zambia. We support individuals on the streets with the objective of moving them into partner organizations or back to their own families to give them a brighter future.

As we look back on 2020-2021, we can say with certainty that God ‘s grace carried us through very tumultuous time here in Zambia.

We experienced a political and social unraveling; 17.75% inflation, schools were closed due to high COVID cases. Although Lusaka recorded high COVID cases, the team and the children living on the streets remained safe.

In the midst of those challenges, Footprints team by God’s grace was able to reach out on the streets to provide care for the street Children and create hope for families through reintegration.

We are most excited about the work we accomplished through our reintegration program, focusing on reunifying children with their families. We believe that a family is a best place for a child, and therefore we need to grow this program.

This annual performance statement is based on properly maintained records, accurately reflects the performance of the entity. This statement provides a comprehensive overview of how we have performed and the challenges we have encountered from 2020-2021 and aspirations for 20212022

Below are the key highlights

Footprints Zambia is grateful to the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development for the Zambia National Service (ZNS) Street project.

This year we had some additional members from Ministry of Youth and Sport, the 4 girls came through Vision of hope. The girls will be joining the team once a week.
This year we had some additional volunteers from CIDRZ for the CETA project, they will be joining the team 3 times in a week. This will help the volunteers to understand the work of Footprints and the clients they will be working with (Children living on the Streets)
Through local partnerships two boys (Ben and Kazembe) were empowered with businesses, Kazembe was empowered with two electric sewing machines while Ben was empowered with a small shop for phone accessories.
Ben is still receiving monthly support for rentals, food & water bills. He is being support by one of our trustees Errol Brown.
The ministry of youth, sport and children development embarked on a program in conjunction with Zambia National Service (ZNS)
To provide skills training to street children to impart them with life changing skills and a better life. Footprints, Child protection unit (CPU) under the Zambian police and social welfare are the Organizations which were in charge of the project. The team was in charge for registration of all the children for the revamped ZNS programme for the children living on the streets and the community like Misisi and Chibolya. This program was last done in 2004.The 2021 program targeted 550 children and young adults,350 boys and 200 girls.14 young Mothers and 16 babies were enrolled to ZNS, the following skills were offered, Mechanic, Agriculture, Metal fabrications, Carpentry, Plumbing and bricklaying.

Footprints Zambia has a new office in Kalingalinga community hall.

1 STAFF DEVELOPMENT

13.07.2020- Vasco, Moses and Agnes managed to do a police check.
23.12.2020- Vasco, Aggie and Moses attended the safe guarding training at Sharpz
19.04.2021- Vasco, Aggie and Moses attended a workshop on community engagement, the training was organized by ZACCW.

• Vasco, Aggie and 8 Footprints Volunteers attended the full CETA training, CETA is a treatment approach designed by the applied mental health Research group (AMHR)a multi-disciplinary team working on mental and behavioral health topics around the world. They conduct science based research studies and provide a range consulting, training and technical assistance services. Unfortunately, one of our trainers was exposed to Covid-19. The training was put on hold. The training was conducted by CIDRZ, in partnership with John Hopkin University.

I am glad to inform you that we completed the two weeks CETA training.

2 OUTREACH

During this reporting year the following occurred:

1000+ children where assisted with medical care, face masks, hand sanitizer first aid on the streets, Prenatal care registration transport to clinics/hospitals, STD Treatment, HIV

testing’s and Covid-19 testing, the team was also invited by different organizations to talk about covid-19. Our area of focus was the children living on the streets and the community.

Repatriation and Restoration 33 Children were restored back to their families. The team prepared and supported the children through a step-by step process. The children were included in the decision-making process and given ample time to decide whether they are
ready to go ahead or whether there are issues that they need support in resolving before they return to their families or community. The reintegration process must always be in the best interest of the Child.
Footprints team carried out regular streets visits during this year, on averaging 2-3 per week, often working weekends if an emergency arose. We touched 1,589 young lives through street visits. This year’s outreach was different, the team many focus was covid-19 awareness, face mask distribution. Attending to health issues, reintegration empowerment through

partnerships & encouraging them to stay away from the Streets during the elections and after.

Sadly, Footprints was called upon to put to rest 10 youths in this year. Footprints provides burial support for children and youths living on the streets. Funerals are important to the children because it allows the children left behind to mourn their departed friends.

3 EVENTS

14.09.2020 Footprints had a Joint Outreach with the African freedom from the USA.AFM is a Christian organization, they believe that the lord can call nations into himself and use ordinary men and women to do extraordinary things for his kingdom. Their greatest hope is that through this ministry, a harvest of laborers would be raised up to serve in the continent that they love Africa. Their work is similar to mission direct. They will be working with Footprints and other organizations in Lusaka, Livingstone and Kabwe. They also work in other countries in Africa.
22.02.2021 Footprints team had a joint outreach with Nkani Zanga community outreach focused on the introduction of Art and music at the house of plenty.
18.03.2021 The councilor worked hand in hand with Footprints during the funeral for the two street boys, she provided two caskets.

4 VOLUNTEERS IN ZAMBIA

In addition to Footprints Staff Vasco, Moses and Aggie, we are grateful to the regular volunteers. The team was humbled to have a joint outreach with African Freedom Mission from USA.AFM is Christian organization. They believe that the lord call nations unto himself and use ordinary men and women to do extraordinary things for his kingdom. Their greatest hope is that through this ministry, a harvest of laborers would be raised up to serve in the continent that they love, Africa. They also work in other countries in Africa. They want to partner with Footprints. They will bring volunteers in December 2020- January 2021

Julie joined the team for outreach, she was directed to Footprints by FMDM. She promised to be supporting Footprints works with a monthly contribution.

5 PARTNERSHIPS WORKING

Footprints partnered with the Ministry of Youth and Sport in the Zambia national Service programme for Street Children.
09.11.2020 FMDM Sisters introduced Footprints to a new donor. The donor had a meeting with Vasco.
29.12.2020 African Freedom Mission introduction to streets outreach and community outreach.
19.03.2021 CIDRZ, in partnership with John Hopkin University provided Footprints with CETA training.
Dialogue for the people helped footprints to purchase the face masks for all the children living on the streets. The project was managed by Vasco
The Sisters of the Holy Cross Lusaka continue to provide vital support functions to Footprints such as:
- i. Administration and Signatory on the Footprints Accounts.
- ii. Assistance with Bank Accounts
- iii. Access to Mother Theresa Hospice Lusaka which offers health
- iv. Support and medical care where critically or terminally ill.
- v. This partnership has also afforded Footprints access to the Holy Cross, this vocational skill training school in Mongu offers courses
vi. On food production, tailoring and designing as well as Information Technology.
Franciscan Ministry of Divine Motherhood is affiliated with little Assisi, school for children with disability in Lusaka has a special connection with the Footprints team. FMDM sisters have come on

board to support the ministry during Covid-19, with Reintegration support and youth empowerment.

6 CHALLENGES

Our footprints Zambian Staff/Volunteers based has increased, but we keep losing them due to non-payments for lunch allowances, we understand that footprints in not in a position to pay volunteers because of limited funds.
Lack of a house/facility makes footprints to lose out on local donations, because donors prefer to donate to a facility.
Case follow ups after reintegration has been a challenges due to lack of funding.
Money takes long to be relished even after being approved.
We need to have an independent accountant, as we need to grow and stand on our own without the Holy Cross Sisters.
Home assessment to be done before reintegration, we have been combining reintegration and home assessment making it impossible to come back with the child in the event when the home situation is not conducive.
Prejudice and violence towards street children continues to be a problem.
Inadequate local funding support
Increasing number of requests for support from the community due to poverty and changing seasons.

OBJECTIVES FOR 2021-2022

These are the objectives for the year 2021 – 2022.

Think outside the box and grow, we need to own property
Footprints need to be independent
Continue family reintegration/rehabilitation of the Children in street situation

Continue to strengthen and expand collaboration with other stake holders (ZACCW), Government, Mission direct, holy cross sisters, FMDM Sisters, African Freedom Mission etc.
Engage government and other stake holders towards advocacy
Strengthen right based approach to service
Promote visibility locally and internationally
Continuous capacity building for Staff
Develop local fundraising strategies

8 OUR PERFORMANCE

World health organization (WHO) declared covid-19 is a global pandemic, many countries have adopted restrictive measures

including orders to self-isolate at home, quarantines and lock-downs, and some have even officially proclaimed a state of emergency on their efforts to control transmission of the virus.

We continued to respond to social and economic challenges that have an impact on opportunities for young children and families to improve their wellbeing. Our focus has been ensuring the sustainability and responsiveness of the social welfare system, and working with children living on the streets and local compounds to develop and implement strategies that improve long term outcome for the most vulnerable.
Our results include: Ongoing and effective targeting of the social welfare system to those least able to fully support themselves.
Below are some of the activities which were undertaken in the year 2020 September– 2021 August.
Street & Community Outreach
Reintegration (Reuniting Children with their families)
Home Assessment
Burial support
Awareness and covid-19 sensitizing

9 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & THANKS

We acknowledge the assistance which we have received in the period 2020 – 2021. This has helped Footprints to survive until now. Equally appreciate the local support from local partners which we, as an organization, enjoy.

We would like to appreciate our trustees, Mission Direct, the Holy Cross Sisters and the FMDM Sister for the commitment and dedication exhibited always and more especially during these difficult times to ensure that the children are cared for and helped to cope with the effects of the pandemic.

Equally we want to sincerely appreciation all our partners and sponsors of the children who stood with us before and continued to support us during this time of the pandemic and always. You are an essential part of the good work God is doing in Zambia. We cannot express how deeply grateful we are to have your support and partnership. Our prayer is that God blesses you and increases you always!

Registered Address: Footprints Foundation for Children in Zambia, Kalingalinga community Centre Kamloops Roads, KL40 LUSAKA www.footprints.org.uk

Bless Our Children. Guide their elders. Guard their interests. Keep them Safe.

FOOTPRINTS FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA/REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1151710 INCOME & EXP

INCOME
STANDING ORDERS	£2,059
OTHER DONATIONS	£12,033
GIFT AID	£1,350
TOTAL INCOME	£15,442
EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNTANCY	£420.00
BANK CHARGES/TRANSFERS	£195.00
Staff / Operational Costs	£10,335
TOTAL EXPENDITURE	10,950.00
INCOME LESS EXPENDITURE	4,492.00
BANK RECONCILIATION
BANK BALANCE MARCH 31/03/2020	£11,404.14
INCOME LESS EXPENDITURE
BANK BALANCE MARCH 31/03/2021	£15,896.00	Restricted Reserves