YOCUPA
Youth Cultural Promotion Association
“To create a healthier and safer Zambia where children, youth, and survivors are protected from the devastating effects of sexual violence.”
Our Vision
We envision a society where individuals, families, and communities work together to prevent child sexual violence and where every person affected receives the support, empowerment, and justice they need. Through comprehensive spiritual, emotional, psychological, and health services, YOCUPA strives to prevent and mitigate the harmful impacts of sexual violence.
Core Focus Areas
- Child Protection & GBV Prevention – Addressing sexual and gender-based violence, child marriages, and online and offline child exploitation.
- Community Theatre for Change – Using the Theatre for Community Action (TCA) model to raise awareness and inspire dialogue through performance.
- Research, Arts, & Technology (7ASIDE–RESARTEC) – Evidence-based programming that measures impact and fosters cultural empathy.
- Health & HIV Awareness – Peer education on HIV/AIDS, safe motherhood, and reproductive health.
- Environmental & Climate Justice – Youth-led theatre and advocacy on the links between environment, peace, and community resilience.
- Digital Safety & Reporting – Operating Zambia’s Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Hotline to help remove illegal child abuse materials and protect survivors.
Program Spotlight
Zambian Youth Theatre
Zambian Youth Theatre is an emerging initiative founded by the core team of YOCUPA, a pioneer in community-based projects in Zambia, and our international partner, GRACE Cares, with whom we have collaborated on education and community-building programs over the past five years.
With over half of Zambia’s population under 18, and many lacking access to formal education, youth-led theatre offers something a unique platform for youth voices to inspire audiences, bridging tribal, regional, and cultural divides while raising awareness of climate change and peacebuilding.
In The News
House of War: House of Glass
The first phase of the Zambian Youth Theatre began with the successful development of a team of 21 youth actors and a directorial team/teacher with the premier of House of War: House of Glass. On July 25, 2025, the lights rose on a packed auditorium at the...
With Your Help, We are Making The World a Better Place
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Resources
The Public Interest Disclosure (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2010
ZICTA Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021
The Public Interest Disclosure (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2010
Zambia Police Service VSU (Victim Support Unit)
Children’s Code Act 2022
Our Partners
Get In Touch
Contact:
Dr. Beck Banda
Email:
Telephone:
+260977809376
Address:
FINDECO House, PO Box 35885, Lusaka Zambia