Empowering rural Zambia through inclusive, practical development
We focus on the most vulnerable and remote communities—driving household empowerment, climate‑smart livelihoods, and community‑owned growth.
Patron: Hon. Elias Mubanga, MP | Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises
About MDI
Thriving, resilient communities through inclusive, sustainable, and innovative socio‑economic development.
Champion participation and inclusion of the poorest, most remote populations in practical development.
Inclusivity
Compassionate Leadership
Sustainability
Innovation
- Remote & rural inclusion
- Household development
- Community‑owned, climate‑smart growth
- Media, Music & Arts participation
- Radical approaches to development
- Operational excellence
- Registered NGO serving all ten provinces
- 10 Climate‑Smart Centres of Excellence planned
- Community livestock pass‑on schemes
- Media & arts empowerment for positive development
Our Programs
Comprehensive initiatives addressing rural development across Zambia
Donations (food, clothing, shoes, sports kits), medical supplies, church support, R&D, transport for outreach.
Empowerment kits, health promotion (HIV/AIDS and other diseases), community development awareness, youth & women initiatives, arts & sports.
Goat & cattle multiplication centres, clean cooking & solar solutions, 10 Climate-Smart Centres of Excellence, green city, commercial maize farm & outgrowers.
MDI TV setup, journalist & musician empowerment, message dissemination, logistics, research.
Human rights, voter education, equity advocacy, monitoring & evaluation, logistics support at national/provincial levels.
Total Program Budget
ZK 4,991,000,000
Comprehensive development across all ten provinces
Climate‑Smart Centres of Excellence
Each centre integrates solar water systems, livestock (goats & cattle), irrigation, plantation, aquaculture, apiculture, storage, sports & arts facilities, chalets, restaurant, market connectivity, and R&D.
2024 Impact Highlights
Real change happening across Zambian communities
Soft empowerment grants (Nsansapo) in Kabanga, Luyaba.
Construction of two houses at Sibajene Primary School.
Bridge support (multiple sites).
10 animals donated in Kawambwa (by‑elections).
Food distributions in Chibombo (Mungule/Musopelo).
Girl‑child university sponsorship support (CBU).
Grassroots football in Chawama, Lusaka.
Dipping materials procured/donated in Zimba & Sinazongwe.
Ngoma Awards 2024 sponsorship (Pamodzi Hotel).
Youth car wash kits with MSME Ministry.
Key Performance Indicators
Measuring our impact and progress
Centres of Excellence established
Communities receiving empowerment initiatives
Goat pass‑on scheme coverage across provinces
Improved access to essential infrastructure & services
Community engagement and participation rates
Innovation pipeline & adoption
Operational efficiency & financial sustainability
Partner, Donate, Volunteer
We work with government, parastatals, local & international companies, foundations, and community groups. Let's co‑create inclusive development and climate‑resilient livelihoods.
Corporate & institutional partnerships
Grants & CSR programmes
Income‑generating ventures & joint ventures
Consulting, project management, M&E
Latest News
Stories from our communities and impact initiatives
Community members receive support through our Nsansapo program, enabling household-level development initiatives.
Infrastructure development continues with the completion of essential housing for educational staff.
Critical infrastructure improvements connecting remote communities to essential services and markets.
10 animals donated during by-elections, supporting local livelihoods and food security initiatives.
Emergency food assistance provided to vulnerable households in Mungule and Musopelo areas.
Partnership with Ministry of Small & Medium Enterprises provides youth with income-generating opportunities.
Contact Us
Get in touch to learn more about partnering with MDI
Address
Plot 6913, Lilayi East, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone
+260 976 775 544
+260 963 837 707
info@mdizambia.com
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