In But Free (IBF) was honoured to join the Ministry of Health and other partners at the National World TB Day Commemoration on 24th March 2026 which was held at Muchinga Grounds in Lusaka. The event, held under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Zambia, Powered by the Community,” brought together key […]
In But Free proudly stood alongside the Zambia Correctional Service and our fellow Prison Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) partners at the Lusaka Female Correctional Centre in commemorating World TB Day 2026. We were honoured to be joined by Commissioner for Corrections and Extension Services, Ms Namataa Mayubelo (representing the Commissioner General), who delivered a powerful
Transforming Lives Through Climate Smart Agriculture in Meheba! We are excited to share the remarkable progress of our Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Project in Meheba Refugee Settlement, made possible with the generous support of JAC Trust! Over the past year, we have worked hand-in-hand with refugees and host community beneficiaries to build resilience, promote sustainability, and improve livelihoods
On 2nd December, In But Free (IBF) joined the Solwezi Correctional Facility in commemorating the 2025 World AIDS Day under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The Acting Solwezi District Commissioner, Dr Anthony Fulwe, who served as the Guest of Honour, emphasised the ongoing need to fight HIV, noting that while correctional facilities
Networking and advocacy are very important to ensure that the organisation influences policy change for the good of the inmates. In this regard, IBF participated in the Prisons Day of Prayer which was held on the 26th September 2020 in Lusaka at The Holy Cross Cathedral.All regions of the Zambia Correctional Service across the country
Beginning in 2025, In But Free, with support from JAC Trust, launched the Climate-Smart Agriculture Project at Meheba Refugee Settlement in Northwestern Province. Home to over 34,000 people, Meheba is the largest refugee settlement in Zambia and faces persistent challenges of food insecurity driven by droughts, depleted soils, limited farming technologies, and restricted livelihood opportunities
Since 2022, In But Free has partnered with Ubumi Prison Initiative, with support from Civil Society in Development (CISU), to implement the Mental Health Continues to Matter Project across 11 correctional facilities in Lusaka, Central, Eastern, and Copperbelt Provinces. On the Copperbelt, In But Free leads implementation in Kamfinsa Male, Kamfinsa Female, Ndola Remand, and
Since 2021, In But Free, with support from LHL International (Norway), has been implementing the Building Bridges Project across 13 correctional facilities in Zambia, reaching over 9,000 inmates and correctional officers in the Copperbelt, Central, and Northwestern Provinces. The initiative responds to the high burden of TB, HIV, and other infectious diseases in correctional settings
IBF was privileged to be visited by LHL-I Senior Advisor to Zambia Dr Verónica Álvarez-Mañón. The visit was meant to orient Dr Mañón on the Programmes that IBF has been implementing, her visit was from 17th to 31st March 2023. The first part of the visit comprised of a meeting with all the IBF staff.
In But Free (IBF) has been in existence for over 26 years. Since its inception, It has continued to provide evidence-based interventions for the better health and welfare of communities in Zambian correctional facilities with a focus on achieving full protection for inmates against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and other associated infections and mental illnesses. 7th October,
