16+

Years of Impact

580+

Partners Collaborated With

10

Provinces Covered

50k+

Lives Touched

100%

Local Solutions

About Us
National Champion

About Us

The Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF) for Civil Society was established as a not-for-profit private company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act Chapter 388 of the Laws of Zambia in July 2009. ZGF was formed to strengthen the institutional capacity and autonomy of civil society organisations (CSO) to engage actively in policy processes and undertake advocacy on behalf of the poor and socially excluded people in Zambia. In 2017, community philanthropy emerged as a new pillar of work following exposure to the concept of community philanthropy promoted by the Global Fund for Community Foundations. The organisation has started engaging in community-led development initiatives using community philanthropy as one of the key strategies. In this new direction, ZGF still remains committed to civil society organisations (CSO) support through various mechanisms including sub-granting and capacity building.

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.

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Strengthening Communities

Empowering communities to lead their own development and hold the state accountable.

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Community Philanthropy

Advocating for the growth of formal and informal philanthropic giving in Zambia.

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Social Media Highlights

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Jun 16, 2026

And just like that... history was made. On June 5, #ZGF launched the first-ever Entrepreneurship Train in Zambia. It brought together 50 builders, innovators and changemakers, creating a unique space for learning, collaboration and inspiration. One of the greatest lessons from the journey was that entrepreneurship is not simply about starting a business. It is about identifying opportunities where others see obstacles, creating value where there is a need and having the courage to keep moving forward even when the destination is uncertain. As the train moved from station to station, so did our thinking. Every conversation sparked a new idea. Every interaction opened a new door. Every challenge shared became a lesson learned. Here's to the entrepreneurs who dare to dream, build, and create. The future is not waiting at the next station, we are building it ourselves. Thank you to the @Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development for supporting this initiative. If you'd like to learn more about the train or support the initiative, reach out via info@zgf.org.zm Special thanks to our friends at Reign Photography for the photos. #EntrepreneurshipTrain #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #YouthEntrepreneur @followers Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Comic Relief Tilitonse Foundation Dreamers Youth Alliance The Healing Balm Foundation Zango Foundation Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection

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Jun 11, 2026

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Featured Initiatives

Explore some of the local solutions we are supporting across Zambia.

The Shifting the Power Programme

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

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

Supporting the Development of Community Foundation

ZGF has been working with 10 Community Foundations in Rufunsa, Luangwa, Chibombo and Chisamba districts.

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Ready 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.