Support and Unity for Children in Need (SUCN)

We are a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to providing comprehensive support services to children in need around the world. Our mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable children by providing them with access to education, healthcare, and a safe and nurturing environment.

Our Vision
A world where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, free from poverty, exploitation, and abuse.

Our Mission
To provide support and unity for children in need by:

1. Providing Access to Education: We believe that education is the key to unlocking a child’s potential. We provide access to quality education, educational resources, and vocational training.
2. Delivering Healthcare Services: We provide access to healthcare services, including medical care, nutrition, and mental health support.
3. Creating Safe and Nurturing Environments: We provide safe and nurturing environments for children to grow and thrive, free from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
4. Promoting Social and Emotional Well-being: We promote social and emotional well-being through counseling, mentoring, and recreational activities.
5. Advocating for Children’s Rights: We advocate for children’s rights and interests, working with governments, communities, and other stakeholders to ensure that children’s needs are met.

Our Values

1. Compassion: We believe that every child deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.
2. Integrity: We are transparent and accountable in all our actions and decisions.
3. Unity: We believe that together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in need.
4. Empowerment: We empower children to take control of their lives, make informed decisions, and reach their full potential.

Our Programs and Services

1. Education Program: We provide access to quality education, educational resources, and vocational training.
2. Healthcare Program: We provide access to healthcare services, including medical care, nutrition, and mental health support.
3. Child Protection Program: We provide safe and nurturing environments for children to grow and thrive, free from abuse, exploitation, and neglect.
4. Community Development Program: We work with communities to promote social and economic development, and to ensure that children’s needs are met.

Get Involved

1. Donate: Support our programs and services with a financial donation.
2. Volunteer: Join our team of volunteers and help us make a difference.
3. Spread the Word: Share our mission and vision with your friends and family.
4. Partner with Us: Collaborate with us to support our programs and services.

Together, we can create a brighter future for children in need.

SUCN for a happy child

SUCN provides sustainable technical support for health systems strengthening, with particular focus on HIV and AIDS, TB , child and women’s health. SUCN’s mandate is to provide comprehensive district-level support in several provinces, ensuring that programmes are effectively delivered and integrated with other Care interventions. The Organization is based on a consultative and mentoring approach involving district, sub-district and programme managers, extending to staff at facility level as well as communities. Demonstrating the evolving process of strengthening Children care, SUCN has generated several sub-projects which enable us to adapt, advance and innovate interventions. To address waiting times created by a growing number of Children on antiretroviral treatment (ART), the Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution project is improving access to chronic medication. This is achieved by contracting service providers to supply stable chronic patients with fixed-dose combination medication at more convenient ‘pick-up-points’, close to their home or workplace. The project supports facilitates like pharmacy and give them pharmacy information management system to assist pharmacists based in hospitals and clinics to effectively manage their drug stocks. TheImplementation of the Ideal Clinic Dashboard will provide clinics with the means to proactively identify their own areas of low performance, and implement Quality Improvement Plans to ensure adherence to the National Core Standards established by the Ministry of Health.

In its early years, SUCN swiftly established benchmarks for excellence in building capacity and systems in health districts and sub-districts. Whilst the journey of improvement towards optimum Children care encounters perennial challenges, our approach in applying good practice in management and implementation support has resulted in far-reaching transformation of public health of children.

Supporting implementation of
priority health programmes.

Building on the work undertaken in the HIV Counselling and Testing project, which raised awareness of HIV counselling and testing (HCT) through a targeted national media campaign, the HIV/AIDS and TB project involves the implementation of an HCT public-private partnership franchise model which seeks to expand HCT coverage in Zambia and Its Provinces. A core component of the project is continuous training and quality control for all service providers involved.SUCN is developing and implementing the national induction and orientation training of District Clinical Specialist Teams, including team leaders of community health workers. The project addressed the provision and monitoring of early antenatal care and neonatal services, and led to the development of educational resources to support the national contraceptive and fertility planning guidelines. Consolidating a strong focus on maternal and child health, Maternal Events in Pregnancy (MEP) measured severe adverse events, pregnancy outcomes and congenital birth defects in infants of women receiving ART. This project arose from general advice to pregnant women not to take a large number of drugs because of potential or proven adverse effects on their unborn babies, which militates against adherence to antiretroviral medication.The Programme for Economic Evaluation of Child and Maternal Health Interventions (PEECHI) focused on identifying, informing and establishing the most affordable, effective and scalable interventions for attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis.

Conducting essential national health research.

With our goal to promote child protection in the Public sector :policy to practice presented insights into the range of initiatives taking place within the Zambia public / communities,and facilitates understanding about good practice identification and knowledge-sharing for improved management and service delivery.As part of the zambian community our initiative to propel universal care coverage, SUCNhas and is trying to put all health care needs to the unable children and individuals to achieve Progress towards Universal Coverage of child-care in zambia.SUCN was commissioned to make it easy for children with Disability and illness and drug abuse to access Rehabilitation Services. We also have a Disability Strategy and Framework for providing access to services for the disabled at all levels of Child care systems of zambia.

Shortfalls identified in the child-care system are
addressed under the Primary Child-Care Re-
engineering Programme, a pivotal initiative that
seeks to accelerate implementation of programmes and services through systematic building and strengthening of provincial, district and sub-district management teams’ capacity to implement the Child-care re-engineering strategy.

SUCN’s research contributes to informing and transforming public health policy and
practice. Within the ambit of priority health programmes, we adopt a systems approach
to cover a wide range of focus areas including leadership and governance, financing,
service delivery, human resources and health information.

Offering guidance, mentoring and training on good practice innovation.

Being accredited by the Ministry of Local Government and social wellfare , SUCN offers officially recognized skills training in HIV/AIDS management to primary health care workers.The Research Training Manual Project entailed the development of a training resource on research methodology aimed at provincial and district managers and staff members.

Continuous innovation and improvement in child-care service delivery can only be realised when health workers and community members are empowered and capacitated to become active participants and decision-makers in the process.

Be part of the movement.

We have fundraising events that take place every year in order to keep our children well taken care of and in good health

Try being a volunteer.

Make a Difference, Volunteer Today!Are you passionate about creating positive change in the world? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Consider volunteering with our NGO!

Why Volunteer?

1. Gain valuable experience Develop new skills, build your confidence, and enhance your resume.

2. Meet like-minded individuals Connect with people who share your passion for making a difference.

3. Improve your mental and physical health Volunteering can reduce stress, boost mood, and increase physical activity.

4. Enhance your perspective Gain a deeper understanding of social issues, challenge your assumptions, and broaden your worldview.

5. Make a tangible impact Contribute to projects that drive real change and improve the lives of others.

Opportunities to Volunteer

1. Administrative support Assist with tasks like data entry, email management, and event planning.

2. Fieldwork Participate in projects like community outreach, fundraising events, and disaster relief efforts.

3. Skill-based volunteering Share your expertise in areas like graphic design, writing, photography, or social media management.

4. Virtual volunteering Contribute remotely through tasks like virtual fundraising, social media management, or remote research.

How to Get Started

1. Explore our website Learn more about our mission, programs, and volunteer opportunities.

2. Contact us Reach out to our volunteer coordinator to discuss your interests and availability.

3. Attend an orientation Join us for an orientation session to learn more about our organization and volunteer opportunities.

4. Start volunteering Begin making a difference in the lives of others!Together, We Can Create Positive Change!Join our community of volunteers and help us drive meaningful impact. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for the children.

Donate Today

Extend your hep by giving and considering children.

Your help goes a long way.

Every Donation Counts, Every Child MattersAre you passionate about creating positive change in the world? Consider donating to our NGO, dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and communities.

Why Donate?

1. Transform Lives Your donation can provide essential services like education, healthcare, and nutrition to those who need it most.

2. Empower Communities By supporting community development projects, you can help create sustainable solutions and lasting impact.

3. Bring Hope Your generosity can bring joy, comfort, and hope to children and families affected by poverty, conflict, or disaster.

How Your Donation Helps

1. Education Supports educational programs, providing access to quality learning materials and resources.

2. Healthcare Funds medical care, nutrition, and health education for vulnerable children and families.

3. Community Development Empowers communities through sustainable projects, promoting economic growth and social change.

Ways to Donate

1. One-Time Donation Make a single donation to support our ongoing projects.

2. Monthly Giving Become a regular supporter, providing consistent funding for our programs.

3. Sponsor a Child Sponsor a child’s education, healthcare, and well-being through our child sponsorship program.

Donate Now Every donation, big or small, counts. Donate now and join us in creating a brighter future for vulnerable children Together We Can Make a Difference!

Thank you for considering a donation to our NGO. Your support is crucial in helping us drive positive change and improve the lives of those we serve.