16+
Years of Impact
580+
Partners Collaborated With
10
Provinces Covered
1.5M+
Lives Touched
100%
Local Solutions
About Us
The Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF) is a Zambian non-governmental organisation established in 2009. Our primary goal is to strengthen the capacity of Zambian civil society organisations to participate more effectively in governance and development processes.
Vision
A Zambian society where local communities realise their rights and shape their own development.
Mission
Local communities and civil society with strengthened capacities to unlock and utilise available resources.
Our Programmatic Pillars
The core strategies driving community-led development across Zambia.
CSO Support
Building the capacity of local organisations to practice active citizenship.
Explore Strategy →Strengthening Communities
Empowering communities to lead their own development and hold the state accountable.
Explore Strategy →Community Philanthropy
Advocating for the growth of formal and informal philanthropic giving in Zambia.
Explore Strategy →Social Media Highlights
All Highlights
🚂💨 Choo-choo! The Entrepreneurship Train is officially rolling out!
🚂 All aboard! The Entrepreneurship Train has officially departed from Lusaka, marking the beginning of an exciting journey of learning, mentorship, networking, and opportunity. Over the next few days, young entrepreneurs will travel to Livingstone, gaining practical business skills, building connections and exploring how entrepreneurship can drive local development and tourism. The journey has begun. Next stop: opportunity. #EntrepreneurshipTrain #FuelingTheEconomy #YouthEntrepreneurship #LocalTourism #ZGF #ShiftingThePower
We're excited to see the Entrepreneurship Train featured in the Zambia Daily Mail As Zambia's first pilot Entrepreneurship Train, this initiative is creating a unique platform to promote youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and local tourism, while connecting young people to learning, mentorship and opportunity. Thank you Zambia daily mail for helping share this story and shine a spotlight on the potential of Zambia's young entrepreneurs. Read the full story below. 👇🚂 #zgf #EntrepreneurshipTrain #FuelingTheEconomy #YouthEntrepreneurship #LocalTourism #ZGF #ShiftingThePower
Featured Initiatives
Explore some of the local solutions we are supporting across Zambia.
The Shifting the Power Programme
So far, ZGF has worked with 50 CSOs in Zambia under the STP programme
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Youth-led Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Development
ZGF has been working with youth groups in Chawama, George and Mandevu peri-urban neighbourhoods of Lusaka.
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Supporting the Development of Community Foundation
ZGF has been working with 10 Community Foundations in Rufunsa, Luangwa, Chibombo and Chisamba districts.
Learn MoreReady to Make a Difference?
Join us in our mission to strengthen civil society and promote good governance across Zambia. Contact us at info@zgf.org.zm for partnership inquiries.