Who we are

Founded in 1986 as a non-governmental organisation, DAPP Zambia reaches over 1.3 million people in all the 10 Provinces of Zambia through community based and people centered development projects

About us

Founded in 1990 as a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation, DAPP Zambia creates development together with the people, through running community based and people centred projects. We do this by generating conducive spaces for community ownership of the projects by mobilising people to find community centred solutions to challenges.

About DAPP Zambia

DAPP’s mission is to create development in communities together with the people by sharing necessary skills, knowledge and tools to fight poverty, illiteracy and disease. DAPP has a long- term vision of seeing: a Zambia where people live equitably, free from poverty and injustice, with access to health and education in a nation that protects and develops natural resources to sustain them.

Its projects harness peoples’ own power, working for sustainable development, to create positive change individually and collectively to build resilience and capacities. This includes improving livelihood, lifelong learning, as well as health and human rights for all.

It implements various projects in all the 10 Provinces of Zambia reaching over 1.3 million people. The knowledge, skills and tools we share, empower people and their families to face and overcome poverty, illiteracy and disease with diligence. We believe that when people work together, they are better able to support one another and take collective actions to solve problems that they cannot handle alone.

Working with children, youths and women in developing vocational, entrepreneurial and literacy trainings, DAPP Zambia believes that quality education for all and the promotion of learning for life are fundamentals for the people and the communities to be in control of their own development.

Its activities are cost effective, providing best value for money in terms of outcomes and impact and are aligned with the Government of the Republic of Zambia’s 7th National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). DAPP Zambia works closely with the Ministry of General Education, Ministry of Community Development and Social Services and the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development as key partners.

Member of the Federation Humana People to People

DAPP Zambia is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the International Humana People to People Movement that was formally established in 1996.

History of DAPP Zambia

The goal of the Federation is to achieve increased positive impact on global development through strengthening co-operation among members.

The 30 independent member associations are located across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. They share a set of common values to protect the planet, build communities and support people to join forces, unleashing their potential for positive change and action.

Our Partners

Our work is possible through partnerships between DAPP Zambia, the Zambian Government, private companies, local and internal development organisations, foundations, customers in our DAPP shops, volunteers and active members of our projects. The people benefitting and DAPP are deeply grateful for funds committed and the spirit of contributing to development in Zambia.

Alphabetic list of funding partners

  • Advanta Seed Company
  • Afri Seeds
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • European Commission (EU)
  • Fundacion Pueblo para Pueblo (Spain)
  • Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria via Church Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)
  • Humana d.o.o. Slovenia
  • Humana People to People Italia
  • Humana Second Hand Fundraising Project
  • Humana Sorteenimiskeskus OU Estonia
  • Ministry of Health:
    • Eastern Provincial Health Office
    • Lusaka Provincial Health Office
    • Southern Provincial Health Office
    • Western Provincial Health Office
  • Ministry of General Education
  • Muzuma Agro Dealer
  • Pioneer
  • Sign of Hope e.V.
  • Society for Family Health (SFH)
  • Teddy Spa
  • U-landshjalp fraan Folk till Folk I Finland
  • Ulandshjelp fra Folk til Folk Norway
  • University Teaching Hospital (UTH)
  • US Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • World Food Program (WFP)

List of Zambia Government Ministries and institutions in collaboration

  • Examination Council of Zambia
  • Local Councils
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Ministry of Community Development and Social Services
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of General Education
  • Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
  • Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Environment Protection
  • National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council
  • Teaching Council Zambia
  • TEVETA
  • University of Zambia (UNZA)

List of partners in collaboration

  • Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
  • Digital PYGO
  • FHI 360
  • ICAP
  • Kabwe Adventist Family Health Initiative (KAFHI)
  • Mayfair Insurance
  • M Finance
  • Mooba Agro Dealers
  • Network of Zambian People Living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+)
  • Panos Institute Southern Africa
  • Planet Aid Inc.
  • Ubumi Prisons Initiative
  • Vision Fund
  • ZANACO
  • Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)

DAPP Zambia is very grateful to all the partners for their commitment and drive to make our communities the best places to live in.
“Keeping together is progress. Working together is success" Henry Ford

Financial Information

DAPP Zambia has policies, guidelines and internal controls in line with international standards to ensure that the funds are spend only for the purposes intended and to ensure that project get most out of the available resources. Accounts are audited according to internationally accepted standards of audits and as required by the Companies Act. The financial administration is based at the organisations’ Headquarters in Ndola.

DAPP Zambia Financial Information
DAPP Zambia Financial Information