Copper Rose Zambia (CRZ) recently conducted essential monitoring visits to health facilities in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces, highlighting the crucial role of consistent evaluation in ensuring project effectiveness, sustainability, and alignment with local needs. These visits provided valuable insights into the work of peer educators and health workers in promoting adolescent health and youth-friendly spaces. While the dedication of these individuals is evident, the team also witnessed the challenges facilities face due to recent disruptions in USAID-funded programs, including data loss and understaffing. Key takeaways from the monitoring visits emphasised the necessity of prioritising program sustainability beyond project lifespans and fostering a strong sense of ownership within the health facilities themselves. Furthermore, the importance of actively involving adolescents and young people in decision-making and advocacy was underscored to ensure programs are relevant and effectively address their specific needs. These on-the-ground engagements, spanning ten diverse health facilities across two provinces, served