Standard Chartered Zambia recently hosted a Business Banking Breakfast event featuring a special appearance by Barbra Banda, the captain of the Zambia Women’s National Football Team. During the event, Banda engaged in a compelling conversation, sharing insights from her remarkable journey in football and her dedication to empowering young girls through the Barbra Banda Foundation.
Established in 2021, the Barbra Banda Foundation focuses on promoting empowerment for women and girls in Zambia. The foundation addresses critical issues such as economic inequality, gender-based violence, lack of access to equal opportunities, teenage pregnancies, and early marriages, utilizing the power of sport to drive change. Banda’s commitment to social causes through her foundation showcases her dedication to uplifting young girls and fostering positive change in her community.
Barbra Banda’s journey from the streets of Lusaka to international football stardom is nothing short of inspiring. Her goal-scoring prowess and record-breaking feats have made her a household name in women’s football. Beyond her athletic achievements, Banda’s commitment to social causes through the Barbra Banda Foundation showcases her dedication to empowering women and girls in Zambia. Her influence extends beyond the pitch, making her a role model for aspiring athletes worldwide.
Standard Chartered Zambia’s collaboration with Barbra Banda underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower women and promote community development. By providing a platform for influential figures like Banda to share their stories, the bank aims to inspire and motivate the next generation of leaders in Zambia.