Partnership and Networking

Early in the year representatives from the Swedish Embassy visited Choma to understand firsthand how local NGO initiatives are enhancing citizen participation in governance processes.
During their visit, the Swedish Embassy team engaged in enlightening discussions with key stakeholders. Among them were the Mayor of Choma, representatives from the local authority, and Ubunthu. Together, they delved into the pivotal role played by NGOs like Ubunthu in equipping citizens with the tools and knowledge to actively engage in governance processes.
The meeting discussed how NGOs like Ubunthu are teaching people to watch how public money is used, especially the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), to make sure it’s not being misused. This helps keep officials accountable and builds trust.

Through the work and partnership with GIZ, Ubunthu has been invited to capacity building workshops that will benefit the team.

In November Chippoh and Brenda represented Ubunthu at an event organized by EU / GIZ. In Lusaka participants presented their work within the anti-corruption, Transparency and accountability under the Activating Citizen Voices for Education project by the EU/EnACT Initiative to representatives from the Zambian government, various embassies and several international aid organizations.

Towards the end of the event Ubunthu was recognized as ‘Best Upcoming Organization’ by all participants, an award that motivates all of the team to work even harder to support progress in Zambia!

Ubunthu team holds regular meetings with representatives from central and local government, traditional leaders as well as other NGOs and stakeholders to identify new projects and explore synergies in order to achieve sustainable improvements for project partners and communities.