CRS in Zambia

Zambia is a peaceful landlocked country in Southern Africa with stunning natural beauty and a warm, welcoming culture. After its independence in 1964, the country became one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. 

Many rural families rely on subsistence farming and with limited access to farming inputs, credit or savings. CRS Zambia works with its partners to strengthen community resilience to shocks as well as to alleviate the underlying causes of chronic hunger, poverty and poor health.

CRS Zambia implements programs in partnership with a variety of stakeholders, including the local church, faith based institutions, local organizations and in collaboration with the Government of Zambia. Our current work in Zambia focuses on the following areas:  Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture & Livelihoods, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, HIV / AIDS, Health Systems Strengthening, Microsavings, Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Early Childhood Development programming.

CRS' History in Zambia

Catholic Relief Services began working in Zambia in 2000 by invitation of the Zambian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our initial work included strengthening and enhancing partnerships with the local church and development partners, and supporting community development initiatives in Zambia. What had started as a small, privately-funded program has grown into a complex country program in response to the variety of shocks over the past two decades.