A tribute to Jim Potter
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Jim Potter (1944-2024), a remarkable man who played an instrumental role as a founding trustee and a driving force behind Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK). Jim served as our first treasurer and oversaw our programmes, bringing both passion and expertise to our […]
ZOA’s Mission Amidst Zambia’s Cholera Outbreak and School Closures
Zambia is facing a severe cholera outbreak, with 518 lives lost and 13,686 cases recorded. The outbreak, initially reported in October 2023, has worsened since mid-December, putting over 10 million people at risk. (1) Heavy rains have contaminated drinking water. (2) The outbreak originated from Lusaka and has rapidly spread, affecting people across multiple geographical […]
Introducing… Zambiary
You’ve heard of Movember. You’ve heard of Veganuary. Now we’re claiming the month of February as Zambiary! First and foremost, Zambiary is an…
22 new psychosocial counsellors
Training on Psychosocial Counselling was rolled-out to 22 frontline workers from Chibolya School. This training was facilitated by Ministry of Health…
Supporting the mental health of young people in Zambia: a promising approach
This Zambian Independence Day, we are reflecting on the status of mental health support in the country – and evaluating where our programmes fit in…
ZOA-UK’s first Away Day
On September 22nd, trustees and staff of Zambia Orphans Aid UK (ZOA-UK) met at the London offices of the law firm DLA Piper for an inspiring meeting. The purpose was to discuss ZOA’s current activities and our future strategy. It was a day filled with enthusiasm and commitment to making a positive difference to the […]
Inspiring stories from Zambia
Your donations are making a difference. Let’s meet some of the people whose lives and communities have been changed. Memory and Brian A third of Zambian children below the age of five are stunted which can have severe consequences on their physical and mental development. However, thanks to your generosity we are able to support […]
22 new psychosocial counsellors
Training on Psychosocial Counselling was rolled-out to 22 frontline workers from Chibolya School. This training was facilitated by Ministry of Health approved trainers and has already proven successful with ZOA’s other partners. All 22 participants had prior experience working with children, including the school’s teachers and volunteers who are involved in student welfare. The training […]
National Trustees Week: Introducing Rumbi
Rumbi (Mwelwa) Mukwashi joined the ZOA-UK board of trustees earlier in 2022. As a young British Zambian with a pedigree in public policy, she wanted to find a cause she could contribute to. Here, we learn how Rumbi chose to give her time to ZOA-UK, and find out more about her preferences in food, sport […]
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022: ZOA-UK NEEDS YOU!
Double your impact! ZOA-UK has been selected as a charity partner for The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge 2022. The Big Give is an online fundraising campaign running from midday on 29 November to midday on 6 December 2022. This is the UK’s biggest match funding campaign and has raised millions of pounds for thousands of charities since […]