16+

Years of Impact

15+

Years of Impact

580+

Partners Collaborated With

200+

Partners Supported

10

Provinces Covered

10

Provinces Covered

50k+

Lives Touched

1.5M+

Lives Touched

100%

Local Solutions

100%

Local Solutions

About ZGF
National Champion

About ZGF

The Zambian Governance Foundation (ZGF) is the national champion of community philanthropy and community-led development. We support local communities and civil society with strengthened capacities to unlock and utilise available and untapped resources for sustainable, bottom-up development across Zambia.

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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ZGF
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.

Community Seed Bank

Community Seed Bank

A local initiative to preserve indigenous seeds and ensure food security for rural farmers.

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Youth Tech Hub

Youth Tech Hub

Providing digital literacy and coding skills to underprivileged youth in urban settlements.

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Clean Water Initiative

Clean Water Initiative

Implementing solar-powered water pumps and filtration systems in remote villages.

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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.