About Us
Who We Are
Common Cause Zambia is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting good governance, accountability, and active citizen participation. Founded in 2013 to address the need for transparency and stronger democratic institutions in Zambia, we empower communities to claim their rights and hold leaders accountable. By leveraging civic technology, promoting gender equality, and engaging youth, we advocate for policies that enhance human rights, improve service delivery, and foster inclusive development. We believe that strong governance is the foundation of a just society and remain committed to building an informed, empowered, and resilient Zambia.
Common Cause Zambia is dedicated to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and participatory governance and development. We advocate for human rights respecting policies and practices that place citizens and their communities at the center of decision-making, ensuring their active involvement in shaping the future of Zambia.
A Zambia where communities are empowered to hold elected officials accountable and demand their rights to quality service delivery, transparent governance, and meaningful participation in decision-making processes.
Our Purpose
Common Cause Zambia empowers communities to engage in governance and hold leaders accountable. We focus on promoting good governance, transparency, and citizen participation to improve service delivery, protect human rights, and reduce poverty. Our goal is to create a Zambia where citizens, especially women and youth, can demand quality services, fair representation, and accountable leadership.
Our Values
We act with honesty, transparency, and fairness.
We provide a supportive environment where everyone is given the opportunity to participate and thrive.
We work with communities, government, and partners to foster positive change.
We are committed to enabling citizens to take control of their futures.
- Training thousands of citizens on their rights and responsibilities in governance.
- Promoting gender equality through leadership training and women’s empowerment programs.
- Enhancing transparency by monitoring service delivery and advocating for improved policies.
- Engaging youth in governance through civic education and digital advocacy tools.
