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 βStrengthening Communities
Empowering communities to lead their own development and hold the state accountable.
Explore Strategy βCommunity Philanthropy
Advocating for the growth of formal and informal philanthropic giving in Zambia.
Explore Strategy βSocial Media Highlights
All Highlights
π Just 2 Days to Go! The countdown is on to the launch of the Entrepreneurship Train β an exciting journey that brings together youth entrepreneurship, learning, innovation and local tourism. From Lusaka to Livingstone, young entrepreneurs will embark on a unique experience filled with business skills training, mentorship, networking and opportunities to turn ideas into impact. This is more than a train ride; it is a journey of growth, connection and possibility. All aboard as we fuel the economy through youth enterprise! #zgf #EntrepreneurshipTrain #FuelingTheEconomy #YouthEntrepreneurship #ShiftingThePower #LocalTourism #ZGF

π’ DEADLINE EXTENDED! We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Due to technical challenges with our email system, some submissions may not have been received as intended. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to participate, we have extended the application deadline to 5 June 2026. We kindly encourage all individuals who have already submitted their applications to resend them before the new deadline. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued interest. We look forward to receiving your applications. @followers

. πβ¨ Zambiaβs first-ever Entrepreneurship Train! In four days, #ZGF is pleased to be officially launching the Zambia Entrepreneurship Train, a pioneering initiative that is putting youth entrepreneurship, innovation and local tourism on track. From 6th to 9th June 2026, a cohort of young entrepreneurs will embark on a unique journey from Lusaka to Livingstone, transforming a railway journey into a mobile platform for learning, mentorship, networking and opportunity. The Entrepreneurship Train is designed to empower young people with practical business skills, connect them to mentors and markets and showcase the role of entrepreneurship in driving community development and local economic growth. We are pleased to partner with @Zambia Railways Limited on this initiative. π Flagship Launch: 5th June 2026 π Journey: Lusaka to Livingstone | 6thβ9th June 2026 The countdown has begun. The future is on board! #zgf #EntrepreneurshipTrain #YouthEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #LocalTourism #ShiftingThePower #Zambia Comic Relief Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office The Healing Balm Foundation Aim-Higher Youth Cooperative - Zambia Teenage Sensitization Community Based Organization Prisoners Future Foundation ACT Ubumbano SGS Consulting
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.