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She had just turned 24 when she achieved the ‘impossible’. Thokozile Muwamba rewrote the pages of the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) when in 2016 she was conferred as Zambia’s first female Fighter Pilot. However, to proceed from here without acknowledging…

The Ganizo Fellows Programme (GFP) invites individuals who have shown exceptional courage in their quest to bring light to mental health. The programme will provide transformational support to all that meet the criteria from all walks of life; who collaborate…

The NYDC is proud to present to the world the youth that emerged victorious as Zambia’s youth achievers between 18 and 35 at the recently held inaugural 2020 National Youth Awards: a) PRINCIPAL AWARDS Economic and Entrepreneurship Accomplishment Maanda Sianga…

It was a joyous moment of history and celebration for the NYDC and 55 Zambian youth as well as youth organisations that were awarded for their efforts towards the advancement of youth development matters. This occurred at the colourful inaugural…

Open Call for Applications: January 1 through February 26, 2021 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a new round of funding for the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Small Grants Program. Follow this link for…

Candie Cassabalian, Country Hub Director of Restless Development, shared with the NYDC an account of the work of the organisation here in Zambia. What is Restless Development? Restless Development – Zambia (RDZ) is a locally registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) operating…

The NYDC recently had the opportunity to sit down with the founding member of a fast growing youth organisation called Ubuntungwa Youth Organisation. Ms. Mwape Mwangilwa had this to share about her organisation’s purpose. What is Ubuntungwa Youth Organisation? Ubuntungwa…

Neither the global outbreak of COVID-19 nor the national misfortune of ‘gassing’ could stifle the determination of this crop of multi-talented youth. Cohort 4, comprising 55 Zambian youth, successfully graduated from the USAID-funded Youth Lead Activity Programme co-implemented by FHI…

10th to 12th November 2020, marked very important dates in this year’s calendar because delegates throughout Zambia convened in Chongwe, Lusaka Province to undergo a technical Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop. The TOT workshop was officially launched by the Minister…

In September 2018, Family Health International 360 (FHI 360) launched the Youth Lead Activity in Zambia with support from the United Agency for International Development (USAID).  The goal of this three-year programme is to support, network, and elevate outstanding young…