Project Legal

27/07/2025

LUKULU LEGAL TOUR | LEGAL LITERACY QUIZ.
To close out our impactful legal outreach at St. Columbas Catholic Secondary School in Lukulu District, the school in partnership with Project Legal hosted a vibrant Legal Literacy Quiz last Friday. What a meaningful way to wrap up the tour!

The competition brought together learners from the two highest senior classes, who faced off in a spirited battle of knowledge and reasoning. The quiz featured questions drawn from our legal tour sessions, as well as civic education questions developed by the school’s Civic Education Department.

Teachers from the civic education department were present, and the Head Teacher himself was in attendance demonstrating the school’s commitment to meaningful legal and civic education.

This wasn’t just a test of memory. It was a reflection of how deeply young people can connect with the law when it’s presented in a way that is accessible and meaningful:

1. Reinforcing legal understanding;
2. ⁠Encouraging critical thinking; and
3. ⁠Making the law relatable, practical, and empowering.

In ensuring fairness, the Science Department played a key role by making sure every participant had equal time to respond, a thoughtful and professional touch that elevated the quiz’s credibility.

From defining who a child is under Zambian law to explaining why child marriages are void regardless of custom or consent, students rose to the challenge with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Sample Questions from the Quiz:
1. Who is considered a child under Zambian law today?
→ A person who is 18 years old or younger.
2. What does the law say about a marriage where one person is a child?
→ The marriage is not allowed and is considered completely void.
3. Are child marriages allowed under traditional/customary law?
→ No. Child marriages are not permitted under any form of marriage.
4. Why has the government completely banned child marriages?
→ To protect children’s rights, keep them in school, and ensure a safe upbringing.

And more questions that encouraged learners to reflect, respond, and take ownership of their legal awareness.

Congratulations to all participants! Your engagement proves that when young people are equipped with the right information, they don’t just learn the law, they live it.

In ending, as Project Legal we are forever grateful to the school administration of St Columbas Catholic Secondary School for giving us the opportunity to be of service, to promote civic education and 10X Photography for documenting the legal literacy quiz.

18/07/2025

18/07/2025

LUKULU LEGAL TOUR | THANK YOU ST. COLUMBAS, STUDENTS & OUR SUPPORT NETWORK

As we close this chapter of the Project Legal Tour in Lukulu, we want to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this journey meaningful, powerful, and impactful.

To the leadership and staff of St. Columbas Catholic Secondary School: thank you for your hospitality, cooperation, and unwavering support. You created a space where the law could come alive for your students.

To the students—Grades 8 through 12: thank you for your honesty, your questions, and your willingness to reflect critically on the issues of child marriage, rights, and justice. You showed us that young people are not just the future of the legal system—they are already shaping it.

To 10X Photography: your sharp lens and storytelling captured the heart of this tour. Thank you for documenting these moments and preserving the experience for those near and far.

And to the organizations whose encouragement and contributions fueled this initiative:

BarefootLaw- Uganda – for sponsoring the competition through which Project Legal emerged in the top three. It was this achievement that paved the way for this trip and gave life to this vision.

Southern African Institute for Policy and Research – for facilitating that competition and providing guidance, insight, and encouragement at key points in our planning. Your support helped us sharpen both our strategy and our impact.

Ulemu NGO – for generously sharing educational materials that we were able to distribute during our sessions. Your resources enriched conversations around child marriage.

This was more than a school visit. It was a collaborative effort to bring legal awareness to life—and to begin building something lasting in Western Province.

We’re only just getting started.

16/07/2025

LUKULU LEGAL TOUR – DAY TWO | CONVERSATIONS ON THE LEGAL STATUS OF CHILD MARRIAGES.

Yesterday, our Project Legal team returned to St. Columbas Catholic Secondary School this time for an insightful session with the Grade 10 to 12 learners.

While Day One focused on foundational awareness with the junior grades, Day Two challenged the seniors to think critically and engage more deeply with the realities of the law in their communities.

Key themes included:
• The legal status of child marriages;
• Legal protections against child marriage under the Children’s Code Act, 2022;
• The definition of a child as enshrined in the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016;
•The importance of reporting violations and knowing where to turn for help; and
•How youths can become change agents in their schools and communities.

The discussion was bold and honest. But what stood out most was the maturity and clarity of thought expressed by the learners. They didn’t just ask questions they offered reflections, solutions, and commitments to raise awareness among their peers.

From students considering careers in law to those just learning about their rights for the first time, the energy was focused and inspiring.

We closed the day with a powerful reminder: “Knowing the law is your first step toward protecting yourself and others.”

Thank you once again to St. Columbas Catholic Secondary School for opening your doors and giving us this opportunity to share, listen, and learn.

15/07/2025

Lukulu Legal Tour – Day One | Gratitude in Action.

Yesterday marked a powerful start to our Project Legal Tour in Lukulu, and today, we pause to extend our heartfelt gratitude.

A special thank you to St. Columbas Catholic Secondary School for being the first host of our tour in Western Province. Your hospitality, engagement, and commitment to student empowerment made Day One an unforgettable experience.

Activities we undertook included:

• Legal education sessions on the legal status of child marriages under Zambian law;

• Open Q&A forums with students;

• Scenario-based legal exercises to encourage critical thinking; and

• Conversations around consent, cultural norms, and the law.

To the students: your curiosity, honesty, and courage reminded us that when young people know their rights, they begin to see themselves as agents of change.

To the teachers and staff: thank you for walking this path with us—you made learning a shared journey.

Finally, we would like to acknowledge and thank the following organizations for making this tour possible: BarefootLaw- Uganda, Southern African Institute for Policy and Research, 10X Photography and Ulemu NGO. This is just the beginning and we’re proud to be walking it with you.

13/07/2025

🎥 Behind the Scenes | Lukulu Legal Tour Begins

We’re on the road to Western Province for our first official Project Legal Tour, and spirits are high! 🚐📚

From early planning sessions to the journey into Lukulu, this trip marks the beginning of something powerful—bringing legal education directly to young people in schools and communities.

We launch tomorrow, but today we celebrate the dedication it takes to turn an idea into action.