Chimuka is a seasoned expert in child protection and safeguarding programming, bringing over 15 years of experience dedicated to promoting the rights, wellbeing, and safety of children. He provides strategic technical leadership and ensures quality assurance across a range of child protection interventions, with a strong emphasis on strengthening systems that support children’s holistic development.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology, with a specialization in Developmental Psychology. His academic and professional background equips him with a deep understanding of the psychological and developmental needs of children, informing evidence-based approaches to programming.

Chimuka is highly skilled in designing and facilitating capacity-building initiatives on child protection, safeguarding, and psychosocial support. He works closely with local partners, frontline workers, and community structures to strengthen protective environments for children, ensuring that safeguarding principles are integrated into both policy and practice. His expertise also extends to supporting emergency and development contexts, where he plays a key role in risk mitigation and promoting child-centered approache