Caritas Zambia

05/06/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐎𝐑

As we commemorate World Environmental Day, Caritas Zambia has called for an immediate end to environmental complacency, demanding a "social approach" to climate change that protects both the environment and the country's most vulnerable populations.
Speaking on behalf of the Catholic leadership, Caritas Zambia Executive Director Dr. Gabriel Mapulanga has framed the ongoing climate crisis not merely as a policy issue, but as a defining moral crisis. Grounding his message in Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si’, Fr. Mapulanga has warned that the Earth is increasingly resembling "an immense pile of filth," urging the nation to address the inseparable relationship between nature, humanity, and God.

Full Statement Here: https://caritaszambia.org/press/press-releases/caritas-zambia-demands-justice-for-the-earth-and-the-poor

16/05/2026

𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐒.
May 1947- May 2026

14/05/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 .

​A democratic society cannot truly thrive when women are excluded from shaping community narratives and decision-making processes. While this principle is Crucial, women in Zambia continue to face deep-rooted cultural, social, and technological barriers that hinder their participation in elections and leadership. From intimidation and threats to harassment and harmful societal narratives, these obstacles are often embedded within both physical communities and digital spaces, discouraging women from stepping forward as candidates and leaders.

​In a bid to reaffirm its commitment to supporting women’s participation in politics, Caritas Zambia, under the auspices of the ZCCB, has launched a strategic initiative to dismantle these barriers. Working in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Non-governmental Gender Organisations' Coordinating Council, Gender Division in Muchinga Province, Zambia National Women's Lobby - ZNWL LifeLine/Childline Zambia , with support from UNFPA Zambia , Caritas Zambia is implementing a project designed to drive lasting cultural change.

The project is currently being rolled out across four chiefdoms: Nkula in Chinsali District, Kafwimbi in Isoka District, Chanje in Chipangali, and Kawaza in Katete District. By targeting 80 leaders from various religious denominations and chieftainships, aged between 35 and 70, the initiative seeks to prevent and end violence against women in elections while strengthening their influence on decision-making platforms.
By involving both men and women and remaining sensitive to customary gender dynamics, Caritas Zambia and its partners are fostering a more inclusive and equitable political landscape for all Zambians.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄: sensitisation campaign in Chinsali District .

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08/05/2026

𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.

Meanwhile Several speeches were delivered at the launch. Among the speakers was the Guest of Honor, Northern Province Minister Hon. Leonard Mbao (MP), who emphasized that child protection is not just a social issue, but a matter of development, justice, and human rights.

He noted that we cannot effectively protect children without addressing household poverty, making the addition of the livelihoods component essential. He commended Caritas Zambia and its diocesan office, Caritas Kasama, for complementing government efforts in strengthening household resilience, economic independence, community systems, accountability, and service delivery.

The Minister pledged that the Government will provide leadership and coordination, working closely with traditional leaders, parents, civil society, and children. He concluded by stating that the LIGHTS Project is not a replacement for state responsibility, but a reinforcement of it.

08/05/2026

"The official launch of the (𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒) (Livelihoods, Inclusion, Growth, Human rights protection and Transformation with Sisters) project is currently underway in Kasama, bringing together the Mungwi, Mporokoso, and Mpulungu communities.

In partnership with the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods and Caritas Kasama and with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation this project empowers the marginalized and protects the vulnerable. It aims to build inclusive environments that provide everyone with the tools they need to thrive."

03/05/2026

People often talk about bridging the information gap, but rarely the need to bridge the power gap.We have invested years of advocacy towards a future where mining is transparent, fair, and beneficial, and our communities are finally positioned to ensure that the wealth beneath their feet creates real, lasting prosperity for their families and generations to follow.

Our Economic and Social Accountability programme, through our diocesesan partner Caritas Chipata, held an engagement meeting in Nyimba District, as a step towards ensuring that communities living at the heart of Zambia’s resource-rich areas are never left behind in the conversation about their own future.

​The conversation included a cross-section of key stakeholders, including traditional chiefs, community members from mining areas, local council representatives, and mine owners, joined by senior officials from the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development, who provided a detailed walkthrough of key legislative pillars: the Geological and Minerals Development Act, Mining Trading Permits, Local Content Regulations, and the Mineral Regulation Commission.
Remember that Informed communities ask better questions and negotiate more effectively!

28/04/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. A timeless call to unity!!

Happy Kenneth Kaunda Day!!!
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27/04/2026

Highlights from the Parliament Day celebrations, held under the theme: "𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞."
An inclusive Parliament that truly meets the needs of all Zambians, a legislature that listens to the real-life struggles of its people. Through the livelihoods programme, we consistently engage Parliament across various platforms to advocate for inclusive policy-making, and this event provided a meaningful opportunity to highlight critical issues surrounding farmers' rights, the protection of our local seeds, and the development of stronger food systems.

We exhibited our work alongside other organizations implementing similar projects supported by the UNDP Zambia GEF Small Grants Programme all working together toward a more representative and resilient future for our local communities Centre for Trade Policy and Development Pelum Zambia

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25/04/2026

He was more than just a teammate and a true friend to us all. His kindness, humor, and dedication has left a mark on everyone of us.. We will miss him dearly. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace Mr. Phiri.
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It is with deep sorrow that we at Veritas General Insurance mourn the passing of Wilson Phiri.
A life so meaningful leaves behind a legacy that words can hardly capture. Your presence, dedication, and spirit will never be forgotten.
May your soul rest in eternal peace, and may your family and loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
🕊️ Rest well, Wilson Phiri. You will always be remembered.

22/04/2026

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐰𝐞 .

A milestone towards a child friendly Zambia as we officially launched the "Voices of Accountability: Advancing Child Rights" project in Kabwe, an event graced by the Assistant Secretary for Central Province, Mr. Bravo Mazuba, who, speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, issued a call to action for stronger accountability in the fulfillment of children’s rights and the delivery of equitable outcomes for every child in the nation.

​Mr. Mazuba welcomed the project as an important intervention that directly complements the Government’s ongoing quest to protect the youngest members of our society. He emphasized that by monitoring services, laws, and budgets within Central Province, this initiative provides a necessary framework to ensure that no child is left behind.

This initiative, implemented through our diocesesan partner Caritas Kabwe with the support of Save the Children Zambia , is designed to bridge the gap between policy and practice, by strengthening the capacity of civil society actors, including children themselves, to monitor, report, and follow up on the commitments made by duty-bearers.

Our goal is to ensure that every promise made in our laws and policy documents is reflected in the reality of child-centered budgets and quality service delivery. The project was co-launched with Women for Change Amplifying Child Rights Project.

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