26/06/2025
ANNOUNCEMENT – Job Kapalasa Foundation
Slightly over a year ago, the Ministry of Community Development officially registered the Job Kapalasa Foundation with a clear and urgent mission: to raise awareness on drug abuse, support rehabilitation of addicts, and combat the growing issue of gambling addiction in our communities.
Over the past few years, we have witnessed a worrying increase in substance abuse among the youth, accompanied by a surge in petty crime and antisocial behavior linked to addiction. At the same time, the rise of online and mobile gambling platforms has silently trapped many individuals and families in cycles of debt, emotional strain, and financial loss.
Unlike substance addiction, gambling addiction often hides in plain sight. Its consequences broken homes, depleted savings, and strained relationships are no less devastating. This is why the Job Kapalasa Foundation is committed to lobbying for responsible gambling practices, ethical marketing, and broader awareness at national and community levels.
Our Immediate Goals:
1. Establish a Sober House:
Within the next five months, we plan to open a sober house to serve as a temporary rehabilitation and reintegration centre for recovering addicts offering hope, structure, and support.
2. Build a State of the Art Rehabilitation Centre:
We have acquired a 3.5-hectare piece of land where we intend to construct a fully equipped rehabilitation centre capable of housing up to 40 patients. This long-term vision will be brought to life through community involvement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Our dream is simple yet bold: to see a drug-free Zambia, full of hope, dignity, and smiling communities once again.
We call on government agencies, the private sector, community leaders, and every well-meaning Zambian to walk this journey with us.
Together, we can heal. Together, we can restore. Together, we can rebuild.
