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From 28–30 May 2025, Lizu Community Network participated in the Pan African Youth Conference – I Am Not Falling Campaign held in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. This dynamic gathering brought together youth leaders from across the continent to share strategies, experiences, and commitments toward advancing public health and safeguarding communities from harmful industry influence. During […]

April 23rd–24th, 2025 | Chipata As misinformation continues to shape public perception and influence governance, fact-checking has become an essential civic skill. From April 23rd to 24th, Lizu Community Network, in partnership with Dikoding Deception, conducted a Fact-Checking for Accountability Training for 58 changemakers from Zambia and Malawi. The training equipped participants with practical verification

April 11th, 2025 | Chipata On April 11th, Lizu Community Network hosted a capacity-building training for 14 community advocates from Kapata Ward passionate about climate justice and sustainability. The session equipped participants with digital advocacy skills helping them use technology to amplify environmental campaigns, share local stories, and influence policy change. We were joined by the

On 3rd April, 2025, Lizu Community Network joined the rest of the country in protesting against defilement, standing in solidarity with communities demanding justice for survivors and stronger measures to combat the rampant increase of cases in Zambia. Our chants were loud and clear—we are calling for a constitutional amendment to stiffen the punishment of perpetrators and ensure

On 19th March, 2025, Lizu Community Network successfully hosted an Accountability Community Dialogue in Navutika compound, Kapata Ward, bringing together 120 community members for an engaging discussion on governance and accountability. The dialogue featured Councilor Johnstone Silungwe from Masupe Ward, who shared valuable insights on how citizens can hold civic leaders accountable and actively participate in decision-making processes. His contributions

On 8th March, 2025, Activista Chipata, in partnership with Lizu Community Network and Young Development and Health Focus, successfully hosted a Public Debate featuring three aspiring mayoral candidates and one aspiring councilor. The event saw an impressive turnout of over 200 attendees, reflecting the community’s strong commitment to civic engagement and good governance. This debate provided a crucial

Excited to have participated in #Mozifest2024, which took place on November 20th-21st, 2024! The festival was an exciting and insightful gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers who came together to explore the future of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. A Memorable Event for Tech Enthusiasts Across Africa Mozifest, hosted by Mozilla, brought

On 22nd November, 2024 in Chipata for Eastern Province, the Lizu Community Network, in partnership with Y-ACT Youth In Action, hosted an important Dialogue Meeting under the Tobacco Control Coalition to advocate for the swift enactment of the Zambia Tobacco Control Bill. The event brought together key stakeholders from the government, community, and CSOs, all