STREETISM AND POVERTY IN ZAMBIA

The focus of this paper is on the extent of streetism and poverty in the Zambian capital of Lusaka. This paper starts with an understanding of the geography of Zambia. It also gives an overview of the Zambian economy- giving the historical perspective from the 1970s upto the present situation (1990s). This background is intended to provide the audience with information that will allow them not only to know the context in which the challenges are being taken but as well as to allow them to make an independent judgement of the overall process. It will also contribute to a better understanding of streetism and poverty.

It then defines the words used in the title as used in this paper. Having defined the words in the title, the paper then looks in detail the extent of streesim and poverty in Lusaka, Zambia.
The body of the paper assesses the role the government and non-governmeptal organisations have made to reduce the increasing phenomena of streetism and poverty.
The paper concludes with a submission of interventions to improve the plight of street kids.