Zambia Chapter

The Catalyst Now Zambia Chapter is a dynamic network of changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and impact-driven organizations working together to accelerate sustainable development in Zambia. As part of the global Catalyst Now movement, we are committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and systemic change across key sectors to create a more equitable and resilient future. Our Mission To enable a thriving social impact ecosystem that supports youth-led entrepreneurship, climate resilience, inclusive economic growth, and good governance. Through policy advocacy, capacity building, and financial mobilization, we aim to drive sustainable solutions that align with Zambia’s development agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Year of the lanuch

2022

Collaborations chair(s)

Akufuna Muyunda

Sipho Mwanza

Contact person

Brian Maina

Number of members

Ahmad Hamwi, Geoffrey Mulenga, MACDONALD MAYABA, Dalitso Lungu, PARTNER SIABUTUBA, Akufuna Muyunda, Given Chifunda, Victoria Mupinde, Clivate Maiba, Chintu Masanta, Tafadzwa Chirimuta, Martin bwalya Kampamba, Susan Mwape, Jonas Morton Phiri, Alex Chitumbo, Linda Harrison, Green Agriculture youth organisation, Nalituba Mudenda, Joennie Chungu, Kubakwani Liswaniso, Patrick Matanda, Mulenga Mabo, Saphira Munthali-Mulemba, Humphrey Hamoonga, Joe Mapiki, Katongo Musukuma, Mary Palangwa, Mapenzi Masilani, Dale Lewis, Katongo Musukuma, Yoram Banda, Nchimunya Munyama, Kakandelwa John, Lusekelo Naomi Chinyama, Nsama Kearns, Janet Namuchile, Chomba Chocho, Inutu Nalishuwa, Goodfellow Nkonkesha, Gift Mikandu, Farai- Sylvia Liwewe, Jane Berry, Serge Mpoyi, Boysonn Siampwaya, Chitundu Malunda, Sipho Mwanza, Brian Maina

Engagement with Government

Yes

Engagement with Private sector

Yes

Chairs

Akufuna Muyunda

Zambia

Lusaka

The motivation to join Catalyst 2030 stemmed from a deep desire to collaborate with like-minded social entrepreneurs and changemakers dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I hope to contribute my experience in community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and youth engagement to the movement, sharing best practices and innovative solutions from my work with YVE Zambia. In return, I seek to receive invaluable insights, support, and collaboration opportunities.

Sipho Mwanza

Choma

I believe collaboration and peer to peer knowledge sharing are key to achieving SDGs

Coordinators

Brian Maina

Catalyst Now

Collaborators

Brian Maina

Catalyst Now

Nsama Kearns

Chintu Masanta

Lusaka

Joining a network of like minds that i can collaborate and work with in ensuring that the SDGs are successfully achieved in my country.

Tafadzwa Chirimuta

Chinhoyi

To obtain good connections and support towards SDGs achievement.

Alex Chitumbo

Zambia

Lusaka

My motivation for joining Catalyst 2023 stems from a desire to deepen my impact in addressing gender-based violence and social inequality through innovative approaches. I hope to contribute by sharing insights from my work in Zambia, where we use sports as a tool for mentorship and advocacy for gender equality. By connecting with like-minded change-makers, I aim to exchange best practices, collaborate on transformative initiatives, and learn from global experiences.

Chitundu Malunda

Zambia

Lusaka

My motivation for joining the Catalyst 2030 is driven by a desire to be part of a transformative effort that goes beyond individual actions to create meaningful change on a larger scale. I am inspired by the opportunity to collaborate with diverse partners and contribute my skills and expertise to addressing complex challenges. Additionally, the prospect of being part of a community that is actively working towards creating a more sustainable and equitable future interests me.

Chomba Chocho

Kubakwani Liswaniso

Choma

Knowledge, Skills and consultations

Clivate Maiba

Lusaka

Linda Harrison

Choma

I would like the movement team to help the massive by 2030

Dalitso Lungu

Dale Lewis

Farai- Sylvia Liwewe

Zambia

I seek to create and build linkages to foster socio-economic change amongst adolescents and young people. I seek to learn from others and grow my knowledge in building successful social enterprises to ensure sustainability of projects within my community. I seek to build partnerships in raising funds for project implementation

Inutu Nalishuwa

Martin bwalya Kampamba

Mufulira

Akufuna Muyunda

Zambia

Lusaka

Given Chifunda

Goodfellow Nkonkesha

Green Agriculture youth organisation

Zambia

Chongwe

Katongo Musukuma

Joe Mapiki

Jane Berry

ORS/Zinc Co-pack Alliance (ORSZCA) through ColaLife

Janet Namuchile

Zambia

Lusaka

Susan Mwape

Joennie Chungu

Zambia

Lusak

Humphrey Hamoonga

Lusekelo Naomi Chinyama

Mapenzi Masilani

MACDONALD MAYABA

Gift Mikandu

Mkushi

Network support, funding, opportunities to learn how others are dealing with the challenges that we are trying to sort out.

Ahmad Hamwi

Lusaka

Geoffrey Mulenga

Ndola

To be part of the global social entrepreneurial Catalyst Family working to help and improve the welfare of people and communities in Zambia and beyond.

Victoria Mupinde

Mulenga Mabo

Zambia

Mpika

As a member-led movement, Catalyst 2030 presents a unique opportunity to collaborate and drive meaningful change towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We eager to contribute by leveraging our expertise in technology and communication to support initiatives focused on social impact, innovation, and sustainability. Specifically, we hope to engage in projects that harness the power of data analytics, AI, and digital platforms to address pressing global challenges.

Nchimunya Munyama

Nalituba Mudenda

Zambia

Lusaka

Boysonn Siampwaya

Ndola

my motivation to join Catalyst 2030 community is to be part of a pool of change-makers with diverse backgrounds and perspectives on world issues and challenges where ideas can be shared to contribute to the development of our communities and the world. I see this as an opportunity to share my ideas and collaborate with like minded people in my areas of interest and to share experiences.

Mary Palangwa

PARTNER SIABUTUBA

Patrick Matanda

Jonas Morton Phiri

Choma

Initiative to actively engage, involve and empower youth and women groups to participate in Local Enomic Development activities to uplifit their life wellbeing.

Kakandelwa John

Zambia

Livingstone

What inspires me about Catalyst is its potential to create sustainable solutions for community challenges.

Saphira Munthali-Mulemba

Zambia

Lusaka

Learn from other teams that are implementing mental health research and explore potential funding opportunities. I would like to contribute and offer my support to the research going on in mental health and possibly disseminate evidence based interventions and data to the Catalyst community

Serge Mpoyi

Zambia

Solwezi

I hope to contribute to the movement by engaging in every activities of the movement, applying what I learn from my engagement. From the community, I'm expecting nothing but just change to give me courage to continue with my work.

Sipho Mwanza

Choma

I believe collaboration and peer to peer knowledge sharing are key to achieving SDGs