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 […]

From 17–19 June 2025, Lizu Community Network had the privilege of joining ActionAid Zambia in a capacity strengthening programme for Activista Chipata an inspiring platform for youth activism and civic engagement. Our role was to equip 20 participants with essential digital advocacy and digital literacy skills. These skills are not just technical add-ons, they are

On 4 July 2025, Lizu Community Network hosted an accountability dialogue in Munga Compound of Msanga Ward, creating a vital space for residents to discuss how to effectively hold civic leaders accountable. The session went beyond surface-level conversations — it sparked deep, meaningful exchanges about the rights and responsibilities of both citizens and leaders, the

From 25–26 June 2025, Lizu Community Network had the privilege of attending the Youth Summit for Democracy and Human Rights in Malawi — a landmark gathering where the 12-Pillar 2025–2030 National Youth Manifesto was officially launched. Organized by Youth and Society in collaboration with the Youth Decide Campaign, the summit brought together young leaders, civil

In an inspiring show of collaboration,on 1st August, 2025, Kwayedza Youth Community and Lizu Community Network hosted a youth engagement session aimed at bridging the gap between young people and law enforcement. The session featured three distinguished officers from the Zambia Police Service – Eastern Division: Senior Superintendent Emmanuel Chabamba – Provincial Services Coordinator Detective Inspector

In April 2025, a powerful new chapter began for the digital rights movement in Zambia. Following meaningful conversations at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF), Lizu Community Network established a strategic partnership with Digital Child Rights, a Netherlands-based organization committed to ensuring children’s and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled in the

Today, as the world marks International Youth Day, Lizu Community Network joins millions across the globe in celebrating the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people. This year’s commemorations carry a deeper meaning for us, not only do we recognize the incredible potential of youth, but we also spotlight their role in driving progress toward

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

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 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