Zambia

The 2008-2009 rainy season in Zambia flooded many districts, with over 20,000 households affected, and people re-settled in temporary shelter. Immense damage was done to crops. ACT in Zambia received $46,300 for emergency assistance.

Latest from Zambia

Young people build the future in Zambia

Young people build the future in Zambia

Jan 09, 2012

This story on the DanChurchAid website illustrates how advocacy training is empowering women and girls

More from Zambia

ACT in Zambia

ACT Alliance organisations meet in what we call a Forum to do joint analysis of the national situation, and joint planning.

Link through to Forum page in ACT Groups

Organisations with HQ in Zambia
International organisations in Zambia
Organisations funding work in Zambia
About Zambia
  • Population: 12.9 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Lusaka
  • Area: 752,614 sq km (290,586 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English (official), Bemba, Lozi, Nyanja, Tonga
  • Major religions: Christianity, traditional African religions, Hinduism, Islam
  • Life expectancy: 45 years (men), 46 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Kwacha = 100 ngwee
  • Main exports: Copper, minerals, tobacco
  • GNI per capita: US $950 (World Bank, 2008)