OUR VISION
“A just Zambian society guided by faith, where everyone enjoys fullness of life.”
OUR WORK
To enhance justice and equality for all, particularly the poor and vulnerable through
the promotion of christian values, empowerment, care for the environment and
provision of policy alternatives as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2020 - 2023
the promotion of christian values, empowerment, care for the environment and
provision of policy alternatives as outlined in our Strategic Plan 2020 - 2023
FAITH & JUSTICE
Citizens and Institutions are inspired by gospel values, effectively care for the environment, prudently utilize public resources, and promote social justice for all...
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SOCIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
To see an improved political and economic governance that is responsive to the needs of the poor and marginalized in Zambia...
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RECENT NEWS
RE-ADVERTISEMENT; CALL FOR CONSULTANCY - 23rd July 2021
EXTENDED DEADLINE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CONSULTANCY TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY AND PRODUCE A REPORT ON FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL PROTECTION IN LUFWANYAMA DISTRICT IN THE COPPERBELT PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is calling for consultancy to undertake a study and produce a report on factors affecting children’s access to education, health and social protection in Lufwanyama district in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. Through partnership with Save the Children Zambia, JCTR is implementing a project called “Public Investment in Children”. The ultimate goal of the project is to contribute to the enhancement of children in Zambia through effective and coordinated practices and policy frameworks with the vision of ensuring that children through their own voices have capacities and platforms to hold their leaders accountable for the use of public resources at the district level. The centre acknowledges that basic services such as the right to adequate education, health and social protection are key in living a dignified life and are also essential for the child protection, dvelopment, participation and survival. In this regard, the centre has been working with likeminded stakeholders to advocate for improved public investment in critical sectors such as health, education and social protection. Click HERE for the Terms of References
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is calling for consultancy to undertake a study and produce a report on factors affecting children’s access to education, health and social protection in Lufwanyama district in the Copperbelt province of Zambia. Through partnership with Save the Children Zambia, JCTR is implementing a project called “Public Investment in Children”. The ultimate goal of the project is to contribute to the enhancement of children in Zambia through effective and coordinated practices and policy frameworks with the vision of ensuring that children through their own voices have capacities and platforms to hold their leaders accountable for the use of public resources at the district level. The centre acknowledges that basic services such as the right to adequate education, health and social protection are key in living a dignified life and are also essential for the child protection, dvelopment, participation and survival. In this regard, the centre has been working with likeminded stakeholders to advocate for improved public investment in critical sectors such as health, education and social protection. Click HERE for the Terms of References
6th July 2021
Radio programmes on community peace building, issue based campaigns and denouncing political violence in Livingstone central.
Community peace building and denouncing political violence. Listen to the audio below.
18th June 2021
CALL FOR CONSULTANCY
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection is calling for consultancy to develop a position paper on Fair Arbitration. The basic purpose of arbitration processes associated with indebtedness especially of national nature is premised on the essentiality of an independent international arbitration tribunal or a “Sovereign Debt Tribunal” required for the resolution of sovereign debt restructuring disputes. This type of tribunal has been used as a quicker mechanism to debt restructuring than those provided under the restructuring approaches. Briefly put, mechanisms of fair arbitration on sovereign debt have mainly been concerned with “the need to balance the interests of creditors and sovereign debtors fairly. Click here for the Terms of Reference
14th June, 2021
JCTR’S MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
The Ministry of Health has expressed worry that that the COVID-19 situation in Zambia is getting worse and that the current infection rate has already surpassed the worst of the second wave. The Ministry of Health has noted that social gatherings including political activities in communities have continued to push the numbers up. According to the Ministry of Health, the country is now facing a real risk of having its health care system overwhelmed by COVID-19. JCTR therefore joins the Ministry of Health in calling on all the leaders in all sectors of our society to demonstrate their love for the people of Zambia by immediately halting all activities that inevitably occasion a public gathering including political activities, inspection of development projects, social and religious events and other events that have a tendency of drawing crowds of people in one place. We reiterate the Ministry’s position that this current COVID-19 situation calls for all of us to show solidarity and commitment to save our country from the imminent health and socio-economic catastrophe by doing what is right – that is, avoiding super spreader events and ensuring adherence to the 5 golden rules Read More.....
JCTR’S MESSAGE OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
The Ministry of Health has expressed worry that that the COVID-19 situation in Zambia is getting worse and that the current infection rate has already surpassed the worst of the second wave. The Ministry of Health has noted that social gatherings including political activities in communities have continued to push the numbers up. According to the Ministry of Health, the country is now facing a real risk of having its health care system overwhelmed by COVID-19. JCTR therefore joins the Ministry of Health in calling on all the leaders in all sectors of our society to demonstrate their love for the people of Zambia by immediately halting all activities that inevitably occasion a public gathering including political activities, inspection of development projects, social and religious events and other events that have a tendency of drawing crowds of people in one place. We reiterate the Ministry’s position that this current COVID-19 situation calls for all of us to show solidarity and commitment to save our country from the imminent health and socio-economic catastrophe by doing what is right – that is, avoiding super spreader events and ensuring adherence to the 5 golden rules Read More.....
8th June, 2021
BNNB Statement
A Call for Campaigns that Address the High Cost of Living
The cost of living for a family of five living in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for the month of May stood at K8, 442.24. This shows a decline of K301.65 from the April basket which was K8, 743. The fall in the basket is attributed to price movements mainly from the food items. The price of vegetables reduced by K93.06 for 40kg moving from K552.43 to K459.37, 16kg of bananas went down by K86.15, from K283.49 to K197.34, the price of 14kg of other fruits moved from K503.89 to K422.59, a decline of K81.3, 4kg of Irish potatoes went down by K27.9 from K138.25 to K113.36, 2kg of soya pieces went down by K25 moving from K138.25 to K113.36, the price of 2 25kg bags of mealie meal reduced by K19.33 from K203.33 to K184.00 and 2kg of beef reduced by K14.46 from K145.71 to 131.25. From the non-food but essential items, the price of 2 90kg bags of charcoal reduced by K44 moving from K684.80 to K640.80. click here to read more>>>
BNNB Statement
A Call for Campaigns that Address the High Cost of Living
The cost of living for a family of five living in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket (BNNB) for the month of May stood at K8, 442.24. This shows a decline of K301.65 from the April basket which was K8, 743. The fall in the basket is attributed to price movements mainly from the food items. The price of vegetables reduced by K93.06 for 40kg moving from K552.43 to K459.37, 16kg of bananas went down by K86.15, from K283.49 to K197.34, the price of 14kg of other fruits moved from K503.89 to K422.59, a decline of K81.3, 4kg of Irish potatoes went down by K27.9 from K138.25 to K113.36, 2kg of soya pieces went down by K25 moving from K138.25 to K113.36, the price of 2 25kg bags of mealie meal reduced by K19.33 from K203.33 to K184.00 and 2kg of beef reduced by K14.46 from K145.71 to 131.25. From the non-food but essential items, the price of 2 90kg bags of charcoal reduced by K44 moving from K684.80 to K640.80. click here to read more>>>
25th May, 2021
AFRICAN FREEDOM DAY STATEMENT More political and economic freedoms are required in Zambia Twenty Fifth (25th) May has been celebrated by most African countries as it embraces the freedom obtained from their colonial masters. Zambia is no exception. This day is a moment of joy, pride, reflection and meditation. “Since true freedom is one that enables people to have full opportunities to enjoy their freedoms”, the big question to ask is “Do all Zambian citizens being given the same platforms to express themselves regardless of their political affiliations? Do we look at each other as one people created in the image of God regardless of our tribes or provinces of origin? click on the PDF below to read the full statement.
AFRICAN FREEDOM DAY STATEMENT More political and economic freedoms are required in Zambia Twenty Fifth (25th) May has been celebrated by most African countries as it embraces the freedom obtained from their colonial masters. Zambia is no exception. This day is a moment of joy, pride, reflection and meditation. “Since true freedom is one that enables people to have full opportunities to enjoy their freedoms”, the big question to ask is “Do all Zambian citizens being given the same platforms to express themselves regardless of their political affiliations? Do we look at each other as one people created in the image of God regardless of our tribes or provinces of origin? click on the PDF below to read the full statement.
| JCTR Statement on Africa Freedom Day |
17th May, 2021
DEBT MUST BE AN ELECTION CAMPAIGN AGENDA
With the onset of campaigns for the 12th August General Elections, Zambians are going to be subjected to numerous campaign promises by the various aspiring political candidates. However, it has to be acknowledged that the 2021 elections are unique in the sense that these elections will be held against a backdrop of a huge public debt, which the country is currently owing. As at December 2020, Zambia’s debt was estimated at US$20.46 billion. click on the PDF below to read the full statement.
DEBT MUST BE AN ELECTION CAMPAIGN AGENDA
With the onset of campaigns for the 12th August General Elections, Zambians are going to be subjected to numerous campaign promises by the various aspiring political candidates. However, it has to be acknowledged that the 2021 elections are unique in the sense that these elections will be held against a backdrop of a huge public debt, which the country is currently owing. As at December 2020, Zambia’s debt was estimated at US$20.46 billion. click on the PDF below to read the full statement.
| JCTR Press Statement on Making Debt an Election Campaign Agenda |
| call for Articles for 2nd Quarter JCTR Bulletin 22.04.2021 |
| Eurodad Debt Audit tors.pdf |
JCTR Radio programmes on Voter education for Value transformation -with support from Action Aid Zambia
Training workshop on Budget submissions in western province. April 2021
The Jesuit Centre For Theological Reflection (JCTR) understands the importance of community participation in the budget processes as enshrined in Article 205(d) part XVI of the constitution under Public Finance and Budget. There, in the quest to encourage and involve the community members in this very important process, JCTR is conducting a training workshop on Budget submissions among members of the community in Mongu western province.
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My vote is loud enough
I am a Zambian Youth, an architect of development and not a tool for political violence. As a responsible citizen and Youth of mother Zambia, violence is not my language because my vote is loud enough.
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