My name is Stanley Musonda, and I am 19 years old. My artist name is Smacki Jay. I used to live on the streets.

I stopped going to school when my mother died. I was 10. I was very confused in my mind. I felt bad, and then I ran away from home.

Everyone has a chance to change. I’m a good example. I make music and sing about my life and what I’ve passed through. I want to release my first album.

I want to prove that I can become someone in life. Now I can see my future positive.

My name is Grace Sakala. I am 17 years old. I am a member of the Barefeet Children’s Council. We advocate for the rights of street children.

Usually we meet on Saturdays to talk about some of the issues that affect youths and the solutions and how we can spread the news out there. We do different kinds of activities, such as dance, theatre and singing.

Many see street kids as useless people. Our work is very important because some of the youths will be inspired with what we do and will try to join us to fight this battle together.