ABOUT
THE
NATASHA
MWANSA
FOUNDATION
VISION
To live in a world in which young
people are enlightened, equipped
and empowered to maximize on
their potential.
MISSION
To amplify the voices of young
people through the creation of an
empowering, healthy and safe
environment by equipping them
with knowledge, skills and
services to harness their full
potential and help them take
charge of their lives while
inspiring the world to be part of
the solution.
NMF’s FutureOfMedia 2022 Com memoration
OUR MOTTO
As NMF, We are A Voice, Light and a Solution
#NMFAVoice_Light_Solution
THE FUTURE OF MEDIA
Imagine living in a country like Zambia where people can turn on their phones
and feel safe. Where they could come online and not feel anxiety so much so
that they end their lives or where they can come online and find motivation
and purpose and make more productive use of their time. Or where they can
come online and instead of trying so hard to be like everyone else, they can be
themselves, find the help and support they need and not be ridiculed or bullied.
This is what the Future of Media is all about.
It has been projected that as of 2023, more and more young people suffer
from mental illnesses and effects like depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm,
and even suicidal thoughts directly attributed to how social media affects them.
Furthermore, a study showed that social media contributes to decreased,
disrupted, and delayed sleep, which is associated with depression, memory
loss, and poor academic performance. Social media use can affect users’
physical health even more directly. It was also found that the mind and the gut
can turn anxiety and depression into nausea, headaches, muscle tension, and
tremors.
Health, according to the World Health Organization, is "a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
and infirmity. It is clear to see that while the misuse and abuse of Social Media
currently contributes to unhealthy lifestyles and inevitably young people, the
antipodal of this is also true as Social Media can also greatly contribute to
healthy lifestyles and young people if properly used.
As such, the Future of Media seeks to create a SAFE DIGITAL SPACE for
all Zambians, Africans and the world at large for young people. A space that
fosters healthy living, productive use of time, support and freedom while
emphasizing responsibility as well as creating a safe environment for growth
and development for all.
OUR IMPACT
The Foundation was established in June 2019 and ever since
then, we have worked with over 5000 young people from
across the globe and even more through our work online.

Some of our greatest works have been sharing information

concerning Covid-19 in relation to other health issues.
Furthermore, having NMF shows have significantly reached
out to many online.

Figure 1NMF’s CleanTheCity Campaign, 2022

We have also carried out three

(3) physical health campaigns, THEMATIC AREAS
three (3) Climate change  Health and
campaigns, two (2) surveys, Development
the most recent one being on  Youth Leadership and
the Future of Media, 30 Partnership
physical trainings, 20 online
trainings and even more to CORE VALUES
come.
NMF’s University SafeSpace at UNZA, 2022  Love in all we do
 Passion and drive in all
The Foundation has also created that we do
Safe Spaces in Universities to  Integrity and honesty
facilitate for intergeneration in our dealings
collaboration between students and  Placing as priority
management over key issues young people and their
affecting young people while giving needs
them a platform to air their views.  Open mindedness,
creativity and innovation
 Possibility thinking
One of the fliers for the NMF Shows
and constant learning
 ABOUT NATASHA MWANSA
Natasha is a 21-year-old powerful and influential Zambian who acts out
on issues impacting the health and well-being of individuals. She is the
World Health Organization's youngest Global Health Leaders award
laureate in recognition of her work in adolescent health for the past eight
years. Commonly known as Africa’s Jewel, one of Natasha’s renowned
moments is when she gave an awe-striking speech in Canada that had four
heads of state including the Canadian Prime Minister up on his feet.

Her work has led her to sit on the WWF Zambia Board, AU Commission’s
Youth Advisory Board, Nala Feminist Council Board and once a fellow of
both OXFAM Zambia and Women Deliver. She was also a recognised
Contact Us world leader by the 5Oth World Economic Forum as one of the top 10
Natasha Mwansa, Founder and ED young people under age 20 making global impact. She is a Social
Lusaka, Zambia Accountability Monitor and has worked closely with various AU, UN and
+260971042576 EU agencies in different countries to achieve health for all, youth
natawangsha@gmail.com engagement, climate justice & gender equity.

Socials: Natasha began her work in advocacy and activism when she was 12 years
MissTashaWangMwansa / Natasha old after being trained as a child journalist and junior reporter by the Media
Wang Mwansa /Natasha Mwansa Network on Child Rights and Development.

Some of her other recognitions include Media Institute of Southern Africa

Child Ambassador, Most Influential Youth in Zambia by Diamond TV,
Most Outstanding Women Advocate in the SADC region by SADC,
Upcoming Young Leader’s award by PUSH Women Network and National
Flag Carrier by the Government of Zambia.

She holds a degree in Media, Communications, and Political Science from

the University of Zambia and is seeking to study Public Health for her
Masters. Her goal is to safeguard people's health and facilitate the
harnessing of their potential. Which is why she founded her self-named
non-profit organisation. Her goal is to be the voice to the voiceless and
equip them to realise that they too have a voice and ought to be heard
while having great social impact.

NATASHA MWANSA, FOUNDER AND ED

Lusaka, Zambia