At ZAMSOF, we are dedicated to creating a participatory environment where diverse voices converge to address the interconnected challenges of social, economic, and environmental issues. We advocate for equitable policies that enhance resilience, inclusivity, and community empowerment, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from sustainable and impactful solutions for a more just and thriving society." We strive to create a participatory environment where diverse voices converge to address interconnected social, economic, environmental issues advocating for equitable policies that enhance resilience, inclusivity, and Community empowerment for all. ZAMSOF Goal: Strives to create an environment free from injustices and ensure that every human being maximizes his/ her potential through participation holistically towards sustainable development. To eliminate injustices and enable every human being to achieve their full potential through holistic participation in sustainable development.

Empowerment, Inclusivity, Non-partisan, Equality and Justice, Solidarity with the Poor. Collaboration and Networking, Courage with Conviction, Honest and Accountability, Team Work, Respect for human rights Organization’s objectives To promote meaningful dialogues in the Communities and promote homegrown solutions. To enhance reflective thinking on issues that affect citizens through sustainable development. Agenda. To increase democratic debate of ideas that improve people's living standard To free exchange of experiences and interlinking for reflective actions at all levels through education and community engagements Formulation of the proposal for an action plan in solidarity with regional and international platforms. Zambia Social Forum (ZAMSOF) strategic plan context aligns with our commitment to movement building, ensuring a holistic, inclusive, and participatory approach to tackling interconnected global issues. By fostering solidarity and amplifying people’s voices, we strive to create sustainable solutions that uphold human rights, gender equity, and environmental justice. Recognizing the urgency of climate justice, social inequality, and civic engagement, ZAMSOF has adopted a movement-building approach that unites diverse voices to confront social and economic injustices. Through integrated strategies, ZAMSOF works towards sustainable solutions, policy advocacy, and empowering marginalized communities to lead transformation. ZAMSOF Geographical Reach Zambia Social Forum is a National Social movement with wide membership across most of the rural area of Zambia. The Forum’s geographical reach covers the entire Zambia (all the 10 provinces of Zambia), Activities are implemented both through the Secretariat and Districts community members in partnership and Collaborations with different stakeholders across thematic areas. Currently, ZAMSOF has presences in following districts this includes; Isoka, Kapiri Mposhi Chama, Kalabo, Choma, Mongu, Kafue, Mumbwa, Chongwe, Mufulira, Petauke, Nyimba Mpika, Kanchibiya, Lavushimanda, Lundazi Chinsali, Sinazongwe, Mazabuka, and Lusaka the list is non exhaustive

Inclusive Governance -Gender Community Environmental Extractive Climate Justice Initiatives Agroecology & Food Sovereignty - Livelihood Regional & Global Socio-Economic Justice Integrated Movement Building Organizational Development & Sustainability

ZAMSOF secretariat comprises of multi-displinary skill sets competent members of staff, Volunteers Interns, and technical support team actioned to various actions both on paid and unpaid basis. The secretariat is headed by the National coordinator Mr Gershom Kabaso who has wide experience in organizational management and coordinating Forums and networks, He equally sits and acts in Organisations/Forums both National and International in different capacities. This includes the following: Africa Coordinator, People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) Chairperson of Communications and Outreach Programs, Technical Working Group, Zambia Forum for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (ZFSFA) Country Contact Point and Regional Coordinating Committee Member, SADC Southern Africa People's Solidarity Network (SAPSN Effective Member and Focal Point, Board Member, Least Developed Countries Watch Board Chairperson, Focal Point, and International Convening Member, Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) Past Regional Coordinator, Southern Africa Social Forum (SASF) Secretary of the Board of Trustees, IBON International Africa. Member of the Technical Working Group for Food Sovereignty and Agroecology in Zambia

Adaptation Network on Climate Change Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) International Convening Member Civicus Alliance Network / Kujalink Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) Zambia Epic Africa Global Forest Coalition Global Water Network IBON International Least Developed Countries (LDC WATCH) International League Poeples Solidarity (ILPS) Peoples Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) Southern Africa Peoples Solidarity Network World Social Forum (WSF) Zambia Forum for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (ZFSFA) Zambia Seeds and Traditional Food Festival Consortium Working Group on Sustainable Food production – Food Sovereignty and Agroecology. Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD)

Youth Green Urban Farming & Reforestation for Climate Resilience To Increase green Urban Garden and cover youth participation. Increased youth and community engagement in sustainable urban agriculture and climate resilience. May-Oct 2025 Lusaka City Council / Bloomberg Philanthropies Empowering Youth in Zambia through Digital Activism and Civic Engagement for Environmental, Gender, and Economic Justice To train 100 youth activists in digital advocacy, civic engagement, and online safety with a focus on environmental sustainability gender justice, and economic rights through two cost-effective workshops. Sustainable digital advocacy space established, with at least 200 active youth members exchanging knowledge and resources on environmental sustainability gender equity and labor rights. May-Oct 2026 ACT Ubumbano Democracy Digital Initiative Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) are empowered for enhanced digital advocacy and improved participation in Democracy in Zambia. Strengthened the capacity and resilience of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Human Rights defenders (HRDs)-using digital platform May 2025-Dec 2026 CIVICUS Alliance Research - Extractive Mining, and Gender To document the impacts of the environment in mining activities affecting environment, Gender, and food production farming) Advocated for environmental, mining, gender, and communities that are affected with mining pollution. April -Aug 2025 Global Forest Coalition Zambia Sustainable Small–Scale Fisheries Program me-ZSSFP Consortium membership of ActionAid Zambia, Keep Zambia Foundation Zambia Social Forum To build skills and capacities among small–scale fishers for them to effectively and sustainably manage fisheries Natural Resources . Facilitated Sustainable fisheries management programs in Mazabuka and Sinazongwe. Supported 5400 fisheries. Established and Strengthened Women and Youths Fisher Platforms Trained fisher Women and Youths in Leadership Skills Trained fishers in sustainable management of Fisheries and fish restocking Capacitating of 84 government extension workers Trained Fishers on gender-sensitive access to markets Trained women/stakeholders on value addition to Women and Youths 0ctomber 2020- September 2023 European Union (EU) ECOFISH PROGRAMMES Community Engagement and Empowerment EEC: Wellfield Protection and Water Security Action and Investment Plan Using the Human Rights Approach HRBA to Urban Planning and Development in Local Area Plan The overall objective is to enable Lusaka City Council (LCC), to empower communities in Kamulanga, Lilayi, John Howard, and Kamwala Wards in Lusaka District and Chisankane Ward in Kafue District to develop their Local Area plans using the Human Rights-Based Approach. Focus Area: Climate Change Transformational Leadership, and Human Rights and Governance Trained 30 LCC management, Councillors and the 1 Mayor of Lusaka, 30 LCC Staff TWG, and Community facilitators in Local Area planning using the Human Rights Approach. 5 Developed Local Area Plan and development Framework for selected Wards such as Kamulanga, Mwembeshi, and Kanyama Ward 2018-2021

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Catholic Agency for Development Oversees Zimbabwe Solidarity Forum ZSF To serve as a platform for building and sustaining a culture of regional and national people-to-people solidarity with the struggle for democracy, peace, freedom, and justice by the people of Zimbabwe. Provided People-to-people solidarity Conducted Peace Building activities Built Solidarity caravans Documented Press statements 2011- 2015 ACTION Support Centre Zimbabwe Crisis Coalition