Zambia Deaf Youth & Women

05/08/2026

Help Keep Our Sign Language Dictionary Growing!

We are thrilled to announce that our online Sign Language Dictionary is officially live at www.zdyw.org.zm!

This platform is a major step forward in promoting accessible communication and breaking language barriers but our work doesn't stop here. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the project, we need your support.

Your generous contributions will directly fund:

Recording New Signs: Documenting and uploading new signs, regional variations, and expanding our vocabulary database.

Upgrading Equipment: Investing in high-quality cameras, lighting, and editing tools to produce clear, professional video demonstrations.

If you would like to support our mission and help us continue building this vital resource, please consider making a donation using our bank details below:

BANKING DETAILS FOR DONATIONS

Account Name: ZAMBIA DEAF YOUTH AND WOMEN

Bank Name: ZANACO

Account Number: 6196729500177

Branch Name and address: ZANACO BUSINESS CENTER PLC, OBOTE AVENUE, KITWE)

Branch code: 010245

SWIFT Code: ZNCOZMLU

Reference: [e.g., Dictionary Donation

Thank you for your support in making sign language accessible to all! Please feel free to visit www.zdyw.org.zm, share the link with your network and help us spread the word.

Explore the official Zambia Sign Language (ZSL) platform.

05/08/2026

Good afternoon stakeholders,

On behalf of Zambia Deaf Youth and Women (ZDYW), I am pleased to announce the official launch of the Zambia Sign Language website and mobile application.

We encourage everyone to explore the platform, learn Sign Language, and provide feedback. To help keep our dictionary continuously updated, we also invite you to share high-quality Sign Language videos. This platform represents a step forward for accessibility and should be a point of national pride for us all.

Please feel free to visit, learn, and utilize the website at www.zdyw.org.zm.

Warm regards,

Alick Nkhoma
Executive Director
Zambia Deaf Youth and Women (ZDYW)

Explore the official Zambia Sign Language (ZSL) platform.

16/04/2026

We are reaching out to share the story of Emaliya Chibwabwa, a resilient Deaf student currently pursuing her degree in Special Education at Kwame Nkrumah University. Emaliya’s ultimate goal is to become a teacher for Deaf learners, providing the representation and specialized support that is so vital for Deaf education.

However, she is currently facing a serious financial hurdle that threatens her ability to continue her studies.
Emaliya needs to raise K7,700 to clear her outstanding tuition balance. This payment is required immediately so that she can sit for her promotional examinations into her second year, which are scheduled to begin on April 20th.

Without these funds, she faces the heartbreaking possibility of dropping out of her program despite her hard work and academic potential.
Any amount you can contribute will make a direct impact on Emaliya’s future and her mission to serve the community. Your generosity ensures that a talented aspiring educator stays in the classroom where she belongs. Please send your contributions to the following number:

0969229919
0975702902
registered under the name ALICK NKHOMA.

Thank you for your kindness and for helping Emaliya achieve her dream.

19/03/2026

Supported by Seeds of Hope, our feeding programme helps ensure more learners attend school consistently. We truly appreciate their generosity.

16/03/2026

Our youth have been part of 2026 planned electoral activities such as Voter education Facilitators and inspectors.

16/03/2026

Our team travelled to Pakistan to develop Zambian Sign Language online dictionary with financial support from DKI and technical support from Deaf Reach