LUSAKA—The U.S. Embassy and Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC) Zambia have launched applications for phase two for the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) until Monday, August 31, 2020. As part of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative, AWE’s goal is to empower women with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to start …
Read More»
CHIPATA – On July 17, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) completed its Feed the Future Mawa project, which integrated nutrition and economic strengthening in communities throughout Eastern Province. Implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Mawa—meaning “East” and “Tomorrow” in Chinyanja—began in 2012 as a five-year initiative designed to increase household and community self-reliance …
Read More»
LUSAKA – In support of the Ministry of General Education’s (MoGE) response to COVID-19, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Let’s Read project has developed audio-based “Tips for Teachers” and “Folktales for Students” to ensure continued literacy instructional and professional support for teachers and learners during the pandemic. The new audio-based programs are provided …
Read More»
LUSAKA – In 2005, the U.S. government began the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) to save lives and give children the gift of a healthy childhood in places where malaria hits hardest. Over the last 15 years, the American people, through PMI, have helped save more than seven million lives and prevented more than a …
Read More»
Drone Hackathon Zambia will be a five-day virtual event taking place on August 24-28, 2020 and hosted by BongoHive and the U.S.-based Global Air Drone Academy; The competition is open to all Zambian citizens/residents, ages 16-28; The top three winners will receive a professional grade drone and business coaching to launch their new business; and …
Read More»
LUSAKA – The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young met with Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to discuss issues of mutual interest, including the close U.S.-Zambian partnership in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. President Lungu and Chargé Young pledged to continue to prioritize the fight against COVID-19 and work collaboratively as Zambia strives to …
Read More»
LUSAKA – In five provinces across 40 sites, 240 young Zambian women are using their sewing skills to make face masks in response to COVID-19. These young women are members of the U.S. government’s Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) Kozo Initiative. Originally trained to sew reusable menstrual hygiene products, the Kozo …
Read More»
Teams across the U.S. government, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of State, are working together worldwide on the response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by prioritizing programs and countries with the greatest need for assistance to have the greatest …
Read More»
LUSAKA – U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for African Affairs Matthew Harrington completed a three-day visit to Zambia on February 2-4, as part of a broader visit to Southern Africa. During his visit, DAS Harrington and President Edgar Lungu shared a frank and candid discussion on the U.S.-Zambian relationship in which DAS …
Read More» LUSAKA – Twenty-one Zambia Army and Zambia Air Force personnel presented a training exercise briefing on November 26 to the Zambia Army Chief of Training, Brigadier General Ng’andwe, as part of their graduation requirements. As part of the $1.01 million U.S. Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) program in Zambia for fiscal year 2020, officers participated …
Read More» LUSAKA – On behalf of the U.S. government, Sheryl Stumbras, Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), officially handed over today a rebuilt cold-storage facility to Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo at the Zambia Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI) in Chilanga. Through the USAID/Feed the Future Southern Africa Seed Trade Project, …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with Umodzi Arts Organization, proudly announces the tour of renowned U.S. dance company Step Afrika! on September 9-14, 2019, as part of the U.S. Department of State’s “Arts Envoy” program. Step Afrika! ranks among the top dance companies in the United States. The dynamic African-American dance troupe, whose performances combine step, hip-hop, …
Read More» LUSAKA – On July 16-18, U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote completed a tour of Luapula and North-Western Provinces, highlighting U.S. assistance for refugees, women’s empowerment, and primary education. In Luapula, Ambassador Foote visited Mantapala Refugee Camp, where over 14,700 refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have received assistance from the United Nations High …
Read More» LUSAKA – U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote and Zambian Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya today announced the U.S. government’s plans to contribute $421 million next year in support of the joint goal of reaching HIV epidemic control in Zambia by 2020. The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has made these funds available, …
Read More» LUSAKA—U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote and German Ambassador Achim Burkhart dedicated a new 50,000 liter water tank and a community water source during a ceremony at Beit Cure Hospital today. The U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help small grants program funded the materials for the project, while German NGO Christian Blind Mission covered installation and construction costs. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy and WECREATE Partner to Support Business and Economic Growth at the 2019 Zambia Entrepreneurship Summit LUSAKA—The Embassy of the United States of America, the Women’s Entrepreneurial Center of Resources, Education, Access, and Training for Economic Empowerment (WECREATE), the American Chamber of Commerce, Atlas Mara, and Hivos are pleased to announce the 2019 Zambia …
Read More» LUSAKA— On March 6, 2019, the U.S. Department of State launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program to support women entrepreneurs around the world. As part of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity initiative, AWE aims to equip women with practical skills needed to create sustainable businesses and enterprises. At its core, …
Read More»
LUSAKA — On March 11, the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, and other dignitaries joined U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote for the official commissioning of the Bangweulu Solar Project located in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone. Representing Zambia’s first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) farm, the Bangweulu project was …
Read More»
LUSAKA – In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the U.S. Embassy welcomed an interview with QTV, featuring U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote and three Zambian women leaders who manage HIV programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and are beneficiaries of U.S. government programs. Ambassador Foote highlighted the …
Read More» The United States remains a staunch advocate for inherent human freedoms around the world. U.S. Embassy Lusaka joins other voices in concern over the Independent Broadcast Authority’s decision to suspend Prime TV’s broadcasting license. The fundamental freedoms of speech and the press are critical for the advancement of a vibrant democracy. The United States finds …
Read More» On December 17, the U.S. government, in partnership with the Zambian government’s Ministry of Health, officially handed over 10 pre-fabricated medical-supply storage units for the districts of Chongwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Mazabuka, Mumbwa, Kitwe, Ndola, Limulunga, Mongu, Livingstone and Mbala. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management …
Read More» On December 17, the U.S. government, in partnership with the Zambian government’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, officially launched the refurbished Mukamba Gate Complex at the northern entrance to Lower Zambezi National Park. The complex benefitted from support of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Community Forests Program. The launch event also included …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher Krafft today closed the 2017/2018 Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Finale for young Zambian entrepreneurs in collaboration with local innovation and technology hub BongoHive. The goal of the year-long bootcamp program was to support the development of youth entrepreneurship through skills training, strategies, and expert advice. Over the past …
Read More» Lusaka – The U.S. Embassy and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State are pleased to announce the 2019 call for proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The AFCP was established to help countries preserve their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures. …
Read More»
Lusaka – Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Jeanne Hauch visited Lusaka this week to recognize the accomplishments of the MCC Zambia Compact. While in Lusaka, Ms. Hauch met with Zambian President Edgar Lungu, U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote, Zambian Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe, and other Zambian government senior …
Read More»
Lusaka – The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary Jeanne Hauch will visit Zambia this week to celebrate the accomplishments of the five-year, $355 million MCC Zambia Compact. During her visit, Ms. Hauch will participate in official closeout events, meet with senior government officials, including President Edgar Lungu, and visit …
Read More» Lusaka – Small-scale farmers in Zambia are now leveraging new techniques to boost harvests of maize, sweet potatoes, and groundnuts. This is the result of knowledge gained from a partnership between the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI), international agricultural researchers, and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Africa RISING activity. Formerly known as Africa …
Read More»
Lusaka — As part of the American Film Showcase in Zambia this week, U.S. award-winning filmmaker Amanda Lipitz today introduced her critically acclaimed documentary, Step , before a packed audience of filmmakers, actors, and other arts enthusiasts at the U.S. Embassy. The 83-minute film, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and won the Special …
Read More» Lusaka — U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote officially opened the Cheshire Homes, Kabulonga mother-child facility today. Cheshire Homes, Kabulonga offers free rehabilitative care to children throughout Zambia, from newborns to 16 years old, whose conditions require surgery due to physical disability. Funded through the U.S. Embassy’s Special Self-Help small grant program, the facility provides a …
Read More» Lusaka – The U.S. Embassy enthusiastically announces the 2019 Global Innovation through Science and Technology Initiative (GIST Tech-I), a competition organized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. The 2019 GIST Tech-I Competition offers young science and technology innovators and entrepreneurs an opportunity to compete for mentorship, training, and seed capital to advance their ventures. …
Read More» Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC October 24, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States, I congratulate the people of Zambia on the 54th anniversary of your country’s independence. The United States and Zambia have a deep friendship. The United States looks forward to a continued partnership in …
Read More» Lusaka — The U.S. government today awarded $50,000 to five Zambian community-based organizations through the U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self-Help small grant program. The grants will expand economic opportunities and improve the standard of living in communities in four provinces. U.S. Ambassador Daniel L. Foote recognized the commitment and leadership of the grantee organizations, which are …
Read More» Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2018 The United States government is gravely concerned by credible reports of numerous detentions, beatings, and other abuses of Zimbabweans over the past week, particularly targeting opposition activists. There should be no role for violence, intimidation, or harassment in the new Zimbabwe. We are also …
Read More» KAFUE – During a formal ceremony at the Kafue District Hospital, the United States Ambassador to Zambia, Mr. Daniel L. Foote, officially handed over the Kafue anti-Gender-Based Violence (GBV) One-Stop Center (OSC) to Zambia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya. The handover symbolizes the official transfer of all 16 OSCs established under the USAID Stamping …
Read More» LUSAKA – This week, Zambia’s Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kennedy Malama, officially opened the Evidence for Impact Research Symposium. The symposium ran from Tuesday, March 20 through Thursday, March 22 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre. It brought together over 300 officials health-care professionals and researchers representing the Ministry of Health, …
Read More» Lusaka- The Government of the United States is proud to have provided financial and technical support to fourth Zambia Battalion, ZAMBATT 4, going to the United Nations peacekeeping operations (MINUSCA) in the Central African Republic (CAR). The U.S. Military has been providing Zambian Peacekeeping training and support since 2015. For the latest training, the U.S. …
Read More» Lusaka— As part of the commitment of the Government of the United States to building bridges between the people of Zambia and the United States, the U.S. Embassy is hosting American Bluegrass band “Crow and The Canyon” in Zambia March 29-April 6, 2018. The American music program with Crow and The Canyon also has a …
Read More» Lusaka – The Government of the United States is proud to announce that in line with its commitment to engage priority audiences, including people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and women, it will send fourteen (14) sports coaches and administrators to the United States to participate in a Sports Visitor Program. The United States Embassy is …
Read More» Lusaka—The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia, in partnership with the National Institute of Public Administration in Lusaka, officially opened the American Corner at the new NIPA Library on February 21, 2018. Her Honor the Vice President of the Government of the Republic of Zambia Mrs. Inonga Wina was …
Read More» Lusaka— The Governments of the United States and India collaborated on military medical training to build the capacity of Zambian military personnel who are preparing to deploy on peacekeeping operations. The collaboration between the United States and India marks an important step in the growing peacekeeping relationship between the two countries and in providing critical …
Read More» In 2016, an invasive crop pest called the fall armyworm (FAW) was first confirmed in Africa. Native to the Americas, FAW can feed on 80 different crop species including maize, a staple food consumed by over 300 million African smallholder farm families. The crop pest has since been found in over 30 African countries, posing …
Read More» Lusaka — The United States Government has responded to a request by the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) for support to fight the recent cholera outbreaks in Lusaka and Luapula provinces. Immediate U.S. assistance includes life-saving support through interventions such as chlorine drops to sanitize more than 120 million liters of water, making …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia Daniel L. Foote presented his credentials to His Excellency President Edgar Lungu as part of an official ceremony at State House on December 14, 2017. During the ceremony, Ambassador Foote gave an overview of U.S. Mission goals which include partnering with the government and people of Zambia …
Read More» Today, the U.S. Government through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed a grant with Kalahari GeoEnergy Limited, a Zambian geothermal development company, for a feasibility study supporting a 10-20 megawatt geothermal power project. California-based Geologica Geothermal Group was selected by Kalahari GeoEnergy to carry out the study which will provide technical and environmental …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia Eric Schultz visited Chipata, Eastern Province on June 6 for an America Days program, which is part of the United States’ effort to engage with Zambians outside of the capital city. The Ambassador’s visit was an opportunity to highlight the important work that the United States …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia— The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia, in partnership with YALI Zambia and BongoHive, organized the first TechCamp in Zambia funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) with a $100,000 grant. Initiated by the U.S. government in 2010, TechCamps connect key …
Read More» Lusaka – The Government of the United States was pleased to provide U.S. military training and equipment to a Zambian Peacekeeping Battalion from January to March 2017 in preparation for the battalion’s deployment to Central African Republic in April 2017. This training was special in that, in addition to our partnership with the Government of …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia— The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia, at the request of the Zambian government, has sponsored the travel of an American conflict mediation expert to Zambia for one-week training program with members of government and civil society on conflict mediation and mitigation. The training will take place …
Read More» United States Remains Concerned Over Heightened Political Tension The U.S. Embassy remains concerned over heightened political tension in Zambia, specifically noting the April 10 police raid of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema’s Lusaka residence and his subsequent arrest for treason. Recent events underscore the need for peaceful dialogue between the opposition and ruling party on …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia is pleased to announce that American Paralympic medalists Anjali Forber-Pratt and Joseph LeMar will visit Zambia to participate in a U.S. Sports Envoy program, April 3-7, 2017. The visiting American Paralympians will travel to Ndola and Lusaka to build the capacity of …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz visited First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi Mine April 4 to tour the facility and meet with mine officials as part of his America Days visit to Ndola and Solwezi. “As a majority U.S. owned company, First Quantum’s work in Zambia yields benefits for both of our countries,” said Schultz. “Given …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia, Eric Schultz, visited Ndola on April 4 as part of an America Days program, which is part of the United States’ engagement with Zambians outside of the capital city. During his visit, Ambassador Schultz participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a Zambian Ministry of Defense health …
Read More» Lusaka – U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz and Zambian Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya shared successes from a productive visit to Washington, D.C. where they attended U.S. PEPFAR’s annual DC Management Meeting. The event took place at Ng’ombe Clinic. Minister Chilufya joined the PEPFAR Zambia delegation led by Ambassador Schultz at the February 20-24 …
Read More» U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on March 3, 2017, released the 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The country-specific Human Rights Reports are documents the U.S. Congress, by law, requires the State Department to prepare annually and make public. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zambia Eric Schultz visited the Livingstone area February 13-14, 2017 as part of an America Days program, part of a United States effort to engage with the people of Zambia who live outside of the capital city. During his visit, Ambassador Schultz engaged with young Zambian leaders, …
Read More» LUSAKA — The United States officially assumed leadership of Zambia’s Health Sector Cooperating Partners during the Annual Consultative Meeting (ACM) held with the Ministry of Health on January 24, 2017. Over the next period, the U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will lead the coalition of international donors and local …
Read More» The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 2017 Small Grants Program invites registered community-based organizations working in the areas of HIV and AIDS prevention, the care and support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and democracy and governance related to Zambia’s national HIV response to apply for one-time awards of up to ZMW …
Read More» Lusaka — The U.S. Government and the Zambia Ministry of Health released the initial results of a groundbreaking survey: the Zambia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZAMPHIA) on December 1, 2016. ZAMPHIA is a nationally representative, population-based HIV survey that was launched on November 27, 2015. The survey measured the burden of HIV and the impact …
Read More» LUSAKA – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a five-year Regional Development Objectives Grant Agreement at the 19th COMESA Summit, held this year in Madagascar. Through this agreement, USAID will contribute approximately $77 million to strengthen the collaborative partnership between the …
Read More» The United States Government commends the Zambian Independent Broadcasting Authority for working with Muvi TV and Itezhi Tezhi Radio Station to allow these important privately owned media houses to reopen. Privately owned outlets are important sources of information for the people of Zambia, adding to the plurality of voices that define a vibrant democracy. They …
Read More» Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC September 1, 2016 The United States is disappointed that politically motivated violence and constraints on media freedom have continued after Zambia’s August 11 general election. We are especially concerned about the Independent Broadcasting Authority’s August 22 suspension of three broadcasting …
Read More» United States Director of Press Relations Office and Acting Spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau Statement Washington, D.C. August 15, 2016 Results of the Presidential Elections in the Republic of Zambia The United States welcomes the Zambian citizens’ democratic spirit which was characterized in voting on August 11th. We congratulate President-elect Edgar Lungu and call on all candidates to …
Read More» June 28, 2016. LUSAKA, Zambia — United States Department of State Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield visited Zambia June 26 – 28, 2016. This was Assistant Secretary Thomas-Greenfield’s second trip to Zambia and during this visit she met officials of the Government of the Republic of Zambia, opposition political party members, civil society …
Read More» The timing of the closure of The Post Newspaper by the Zambian Revenue Authority, only weeks before important elections in Zambia, is of deep concern. The closure of The Post is the loss of an independent voice during the campaign period and election cycle. The United States Government urges the Government of the Republic of …
Read More» LUSAKA —Members of the Partnership on Illicit Finance (PIF) met alongside the African Development Bank Annual Meetings in Lusaka, Zambia to publish national action plans to combat illicit finance, review member countries’ priorities for addressing illicit finance stemming from corruption and other criminal activities, and share experiences with countries interested in joining the Partnership. African …
Read More» Call for Proposals U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section Grants Program Deadline for Proposals is: June 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (Lusaka time). Late proposals will not be considered. Purpose of the program The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section Grants Program awards grants to Zambian non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media for projects that support …
Read More» LUSAKA — United States Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz today launched a six-month financing bootcamp for Zambian entrepreneurs beginning May 9 and running through October 2016. In partnership with Zambian innovation hub BongoHive, the U.S. government will bring American business experts to Zambia to hold workshop sessions at BongoHive and at the U.S. Embassy. The …
Read More» LUSAKA —The Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia is pleased to announce that 41 Zambian young leaders have been selected to participate in the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders in the United States. The U.S. Young African Leaders Initiative is a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to …
Read More» Lusaka – The United States government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Chief Executive Officer Dana J. Hyde joined U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz for a visit to Lusaka, Zambia on May 5 and 6, 2016. This was CEO Hyde’s first trip to Zambia. During the visit, CEO Hyde met with officials from the Government of …
Read More» Lusaka, Zambia—Today, April 5, 2016, the Millennium Challenge Account Zambia Limited (MCA-Zambia) launched a ceremony marking groundbreaking of three construction activities focused on improving rainwater management throughout a number of Lusaka communities. The construction works packages are part of the US$355 million Lusaka Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage (LWSSD) Project funded by the United States …
Read More» LUSAKA, Zambia — In coordination with Women’s Entrepreneurial Centers of Resources, Education, Access, and Training for Economic Empowerment in Zambia (WECREATE Zambia), the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia was pleased to hold our fourth panel discussion on Zambia’s economy, with this session focusing on Zambia’s power/energy sector. The …
Read More»
Lusaka – United States Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Southern African Affairs Todd Haskell visited Zambia April 5 to 10, 2016. This was Deputy Assistant Secretary Haskell’s first trip to Zambia and he met with officials of the Government of the Republic of Zambia, civil society leaders, economic experts, political party members, health …
Read More» April 15, 2016. LUSAKA, Zambia – The Embassy of the United States to the Republic of Zambia welcomed a delegation from the Zambian Army for an official handover of protective equipment for the Zambian Peacekeeping Battalion, or ZAMBAT 2. The U.S. Government, through the Global Peace Operations Initiative, or GPOI, trained and equipped both ZAMBAT …
Read More» U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on April 13, 2016 released the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The country-specific Human Rights Reports are documents the U.S. Congress, by law, requires the State Department to prepare annually and make public. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth …
Read More» March 10, 2016 Lusaka – Retired Rear Admiral Ziemer, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Coordinator was in Zambia on a three day visit February 24 to 26, 2016. Admiral Ziemer held meetings with Zambian health officials in malaria control, and participated in the third President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) technical training that attracted about 150 …
Read More»
LUSAKA, Zambia — In coordination with Women’s Entrepreneurial Centers of Resources, Education, Access, and Training for Economic Empowerment in Zambia (WECREATE Zambia), the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Zambia was pleased to hold our third panel discussion on Zambia’s economy, with this session focusing on the financial sector. The …
Read More» Lusaka– The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 2016 Small Grants Program application opens January 1, 2016. Registered community-based organizations working in the areas of HIV and AIDS prevention, the care and support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and democracy and governance related to the national HIV response are eligible to apply. …
Read More»
Ndola — The U.S. Government, Zambian Ministry of Health, and U.S.-based Columbia University launched a groundbreaking survey: the Zambia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZAMPHIA) on November 27, 2015 at the Levy Mwanawasa stadium. The ZAMPHIA survey is a nationally representative, population-based HIV impact assessment that will commence in mid-December and is expected to run for …
Read More»