Former President Edgar Lungu has implored Zambians to go back to the traditional way of living in which communities took responsibility in raising orphaned and vulnerable children.
Mr.Lungu stressed the need for Zambians to work with the government and all stakeholders in creating a conducive environment aimed at making the lives of the citizens better.
Meanwhile, the former Head of State has bemoaned the rising number of orphaned and vulnerable children.
He is also concerned with the increased deaths of young people of productive age due to HIV/AIDs, excessive intake of alcohol, gender-based violence, and malnutrition due to changing climatic conditions.
He said this on Thursday when the Edgar Lungu Foundation (ELF) donated assorted items to orphans and vulnerable children of Ubuntu Royal Community School in Chibombo District.
And Chieftainess Mungule applauded former president Lungu for his focus on transforming lives and promoting peace in Africa through his Foundation.