Zambia Red Cross Society HQ

30/03/2026

The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is undertaking a comprehensive review and revision of its Youth Policy, originally developed in 2011, to align it with current youth realities in Zambia and the standards of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Youth Policy. This process has been initiated through a series of virtual planning engagements between ZRCS and the Croce Rossa Italiana - Italian Red Cross, focusing on strengthening youth engagement, governance, and volunteerism structures.

28/03/2026

Zambia Red Cross Society HQ yesterday, with the support of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), today contributed US$100,000 to the African Risk Capacity Agency (ARC) through the Disaster Management & Mitigation Unit (DMMU), under the Vice President's Office. Additionally, the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through DMMU, also made a voluntary contribution of US$100,000 to ARC.

The historic event was attended by ZRCS Board member & Chairperson of the Disaster Unit, Evans Mpangaiche; British Deputy High Commissioner & Director of FCDO, Simon Jackson; ZRCS Director of Programs, Dr. Jack Bbabbi; Country Support Platform IFRC, Caterina Floriani, who represented Dr. Joseph Sereki

Receiving the contributions were the Permanent Secretary of the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit, Mavis Nkomeshya; ARC Director General Dr. Jean Chrysostome Ngabaitsinze; and other senior officials

ARC Agency provides a critical risk Financing mechanism that enables the government to access early, predictable funding to scale & sustain interventions such as evidence-based responses like cholera outbreaks during epidemic surges.

27/03/2026

ZRCS STRENGTHENS CHOLERA RESPONSE ACCESS TO SAFE AND CLEAN WATER IN KASUMBALESA

On 26th March 2026, Zambia Red Cross Society HQ (ZRCS), together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), paid a courtesy call to the Chililabombwe District Health Office and the District Administration. The visit was part of a field visit in the district, where ZRCS is implementing the Case Area Targeted Intervention (CATI) project.

The team met with District Health Director Chembo Shamilando and District Administrative Officer Chipawa Chipawa. They discussed progress, challenges, and opportunities in implementing the CATI approach, which aims to control the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera.

The District Administrative Officer thanked ZRCS for its continued support during disease outbreaks. He described ZRCS as a reliable partner to the government. He also noted that Chililabombwe is a busy trading area with people from different countries, which increases the need for strong public health awareness and improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services.

The team also visited the Mobile Police Camp in Kasumbalesa, where ZRCS has drilled a borehole. The borehole will be upgraded into a solar-powered water system to supply clean and safe water to Kasumbalesa Market and COMESA Market.

In addition, the team visited PP Health Post, where ZRCS plans to upgrade an existing hand pump into a solar-powered water system. This will improve access to safe and clean water for the health facility and nearby communities.

The CATI project is implemented by ZRCS with support from IFRC and funding from FCDO.

24/03/2026

ZRCS DONATES HEPS WORTH ZMW 99,814 TO CENTRAL PROVINCE

Yesterday, on 23rd March 2026, Zambia Red Cross Society HQ donated 115 bags of High Energy Protein Supplements (HEPS), each weighing 25 kilograms, valued at ZMW 99,814, to the Central Province Health Office. The support is aimed at improving nutrition for children under five and pregnant women at risk of malnutrition.
This donation is part of the Case Area Targeted Intervention (CATI) project being implemented by ZRCS with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
ZRCS Health and Care Manager Ruth Asaile, together with IFRC Country Support Platform Coordinator Dr. Joseph Serik, handed over the supplements to Central Province Provincial Health Director Elijah Mutoloki and Assistant Director of Environmental Health Mitwell Cheelo.

20/03/2026

Saving Lives, Changing Minds

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

Saving Lives, Changing Minds
United Nations in Zambia

Disaster Management & Mitigation Unit - DMMU

18/03/2026

ZambiaRedCrossSociety participates in Ministry of Finance launch for "Building a shock Financing Ecosystem in Zambia & REPAIR PROJECT" 🇿🇲

Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) today 18th March 2026, attended Ministry of Finance launch on Disaster Risk Financing Diagnostics.

Attending the launch was ZRCS Secretary General/CEO, Cosmas Sakala, Netherlands Red Cross, Country Representative Jo Lind Sene Roberts, ZRCS Disaster Manager, Wina Wina and ZRCS Communication & PR Manager Esther Phiri.

Guest of Honour at the launch was Minister of Finance, Honourable Situmbeko Musokotwane, who in the presence of DMMU Coordinator Mr. Norman Chipakupaku, & World Bank Country coordinator Mr. Achim Fock, launched the Disaster Risk Financing Diagnostics Study Report & the Regional Emergency Preparedness & Acces to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Project.

Supported by World Bank The Project provides Governments with quick access to liquidity, following a shock to find emergency response, relief or repair activities.

Zambia Red Cross Society has been identified and selected as one of the delivery channels for Climate emergency related responses in this Project.

16/03/2026

Zambia Red Cross Society HQ (ZRCS) continues to work in collaboration with public authorities and partners to support communities affected by flooding following heavy rains linked to the impacts of climate change.
Through its trained volunteers and emergency response teams, ZRCS is complementing government-led efforts by providing support such as temporary cooking shelters and other basic assistance to help affected households cope during this challenging period.

13/03/2026

ZRCS provides cooking shelter support to flood affected victims.

With the adverse effects of Climate change, Monze has not been spared as the rains caused heavy flooding in Hichiyasa, Bwengwa Central, Chilomo & Muntanzi.
Community members in these areas experienced their homes getting flooded and crops & livestock being washed away. In collaboration with DMMU, ZRCS has supported with an initial kitchen shelter, constructed by officers who were trained in Emergency Shelter Construction. With support from ZRCS Provincial President, Southern Province. David Mukelebai who also participated in the construction, DM Manager, Wina Wina & Health & Care Officer, Steven Poso, led the Construction process in Chilomo, where 56 households have been given temporal shelter by DMMU.

12/03/2026

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Mr. Cosmas Sakala, Secretary General and CEO of Zambia Red Cross Society, delivers a message of encouragement to Zambian youths in recognition of Youth Day 2026, urging us to arise and soar as innovators and changemakers in our communities.

12/03/2026

Today we commemorate Youth Day under the theme “Arise and Soar.” 🇿🇲🇿🇲
Zambia Red Cross Society HQ recognises the vital role young people play in driving positive change and strengthening communities.
Today, we celebrate the energy, innovation, and humanitarian spirit of youth who continue to rise and make a meaningful impact across the country.