Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF), established in 1996, is a social justice-focused national non-profit organisation working with underprivileged and marginalised women, children, youth, and persons with disabilities in rural and peri-urban communities across Zambia.
VISION: Equitable, Economically and Socially Secure Communities in Zambia.
MISSION: Assist and support the people realise their economic and social aspiration through sustainable utilisation of natural resources.
GOAL: To advance sustainable, positive change for the less privileged and marginalized people in both peri-urban and rural communities through collective actions and support.
CORE ACTIVITIES
- Capacity Building and Awareness
- Advocacy
- Building Networks
- Value Additions and Linkages
- Gender Inclusion Participation
- Humanitarian Response
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Years of Experience
Projects Executed
People Impacted
Households Reached
Supported population
CORE VALUES
The principles that guide every programme and partnership.
A Christian orientation which emphasises honesty and attaches great importance to human life and dignity
Transparency and Accountability to our target group, donors and partners in general
Sustainability of the means and outcomes of the livelihoods of the target group
Partnership as a basis for engaging the target group and fellow stakeholders
Equal opportunity regardless of race, creed, sex, age, HIV status, ethnicity and any other form of discrimination.
CORE SECTORS
KZF works across eight interconnected sectors to build community resilience and sustainable development.
Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
Focuses on resilience, adaptation, and sustainable natural resource management in vulnerable communities.
Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
Strengthening household income systems, resilience to shocks, and community-based economic development.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Access to safe water, sanitation services, and hygiene practices for improved public health.
Food Security & Climate-Smart Agriculture
Improved food systems, agricultural resilience, and nutrition under changing climate conditions.
Community Development & Resilience Building
Building stronger, self-reliant communities through participatory development approaches.
Governance, Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Promoting community voice, accountability, and participation in decision-making processes.
Disaster Risk Reduction & Humanitarian Response
Preparedness, mitigation, and response to climate-related disasters such as droughts and floods.
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
Sustainable use and conservation of forests, land, and water ecosystems.
SDG ALIGNMENT
Our work is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Primary SDGs: 13, 2, 6.
Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
Sustainable Livelihoods & Food Security
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Water, Sanitation & Community Resilience (WASH + DRR)
- SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
- SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the team that leads our mission and vision.
Ezra Banda
Executive Director
Mevis Kasabula
Head Of Finance And Administration Manager
James Simwinga
Head Of Programmes And Planning
Munalula Bibian Akalaluka
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning Officer
OUR PARTNERS
