RIPROF (Réseau Interdisciplinaire pour la promotion de la femme et de l”enfant) - interdisciplinary network to empower women and children - was established in 1994, following a conference in Senegal on Women’s Status in Sub-Saharan Africa. The founder recognized the many challenges that women and children face for their empowerment, and RIPROF was established as a not-for-profit and nongovernmental organization operating in Zambia.
Our Mission
to promote the strategic sustainable and comprehensive development of women and children in the Zambia, Africa and the world
Our Objectives
Develop the spirit of love, understanding, mutual aid and mutual assistance between members, women and children;
Our Values
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Cost-effectiveness
- Personal service
We deal with the problems related to poor socioeconomic conditions of women and children
Our Work and Projects
Since our establishment in 1994, RIPROF Zambia has carried out several projects in Zambia, mostly focused on helping the vulnerable people in Lusaka District. Our projects include:
Outreach & Community
Community outreach programs in Lusaka District: Interaction with the members of the community and other stakeholders.
Training & Empowerment
Training women on various income-generating activities in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Donation & Charity
Donating food items and clothes to street kids in different parts of Lusaka District such as Soweto market and City Market.
Awareness & Sensitization
Awareness campaigns for women and girls on women’s rights and gender equality in the society and households.
About Us: Meet the Team
At RIPROF Zambia, we are a team of passionate individuals dedicated to romoting the strategic, sustainable, and comprehensive development of women and children in Zambia, Africa, and beyond. Our team consists of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise in various fields.
Marie-Claire Lepina
Founder and Executive Director
Dr. Francis Kiese Ngemba
Country Director
Dr. Anne Perpetue Lepina Mungenga
Secretary General