Change is in the
hands of the people.

We're committed to fostering the transformative shift in power dynamics that empowers communities to shape their own development journeys.

OUR STORY

The Zambian Governance Foundation for Civil Society (ZGF) was established in 2009 with the primary objective of serving as a platform that facilitates donor grants and provides capacity development support to local Zambian civil society organisations (CSOs).

400

CSO/CBO relationships established.

236

Grants
awarded.

162

Local CSOs supported.

17

Community approach collaborations.

17

Communities
supported.

15

Savings group
supported.

OUR PURPOSE

We believe that true progress can only be achieved when communities are at the forefront, leading the way towards sustainable and inclusive development. ZGF strives to be the sturdy trunk of support, providing the necessary resources, knowledge, and platforms for communities to thrive and flourish.



Our mission

Communities with strengthened capacities to unlock untapped resources for sustainable development.



Our vision

A Zambian society where local communities realise their rights and shape their own development.

Our vision is to foster a Zambian society where local communities are empowered to realise their rights and shape their own development. We work to strengthen the capacities of local communities and civil society to unlock and utilise available and untapped resources for sustainable development.

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