Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Vision
Our VISION
Project Concern Zambia (PCZ) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered as a local Zambian NGO in 2019.
Project Concern Zambia (PCZ) was registered in 2019 as a local Zambian independent
organization. The formation of PCZ was a culmination of an intentional process by
Project Concern International (PCI) — an American International NGO that operated in Zambia for over 20 years between 1996 and 2020— to transition the management of its HIV/AIDS and related health programs in Zambia, once mature, to an independent locally registered entity that is governed and managed by Zambians.
For over five years now, PCZ work has focused on strengthening community public health and social protection systems to sustainably support development, HIV epidemic control, increase access to quality health care and social protection among vulnerable communities and populations. In Primary Health Care (PHC) settings, PCZ, through a systems network and capacity strengthening approach integrated with automated data systems galvanizes the entire PHC workforce across community, civil society, and Government levels to ensure a holistic Community-led and integrated response. PCZ has automated all its data collection, analysis and reporting system through a software solution, the electronic Case Management System (eCMS). The eCMS has shifted data management and evidence-based decision-making power to the community. Community Based Volunteers (CBVs) are able to collect point of care data through tablets and transmit the data in real-time to the central server, where actionable data is timely collated, analysed and through an integrated feedback loop, actionable data is timely pushed back to communities to guide evidence-based decision making. Currently, PCZ is reaching over 100,000 vulnerable children, adolescents, and their caregivers in over 600 communities in Central, Muchinga, Northern, Southern, and Western Provinces of Zambia.
Leveraging the ECAP Model for Strengthened Community Health and Social Systems
PCZ utilizes the Empowered Children and Adolescents Program (ECAP) model that uses a community case management pathway to improve resilience and health outcomes among vulnerable children, adolescents and their caregivers are healthy and stable and they are resilient to threats of diseases, disasters, and poverty. The ECAP model is anchored in the belief that while there are vulnerable children, adolescents, and their caregivers living with HIV—diagnosed and undiagnosed—who need to be linked to treatment and care—there are also many vulnerable children, adolescents and caregivers who are at risk of contracting HIV, and they are living in environments that increase their vulnerability to HIV. Through this model, PCZ is networking the community health and social workforce, partnering with Government, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to unleash the potential of communities and families to build a unified, comprehensive, and sustainable service delivery network.
Our Core Values
1. Respect and Humility:
We serve and interact with our program participants, donors, partners, and local government with deep respect and humility. We value and deeply respect the unique and diverse backgrounds of everyone. Respect and humility shape who we are.
2. Integrity:
We maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and value transparency and honesty in our communications, relationships, and actions.
3. Accountability:
We hold ourselves accountable and ensure effective use of donor resources for impactful and sustainable results of our work and for the commitments we make to our program participants, partners, donors, and each other.
4. Equity:
Equity is at the core of our work. We ensure there is equity and fairness in the way we reach and serve our participants, the way we implement all our interventions and distribute donor resources, and the way we operate as an organization.
Frequently asked questions about PCZ
What is Project Concern Zambia (PCZ)?
Project Concern Zambia (PCZ) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered as a local Zambian NGO in 2019. It works to empower communities in Zambia to improve health, protect and nurture girls and boys, eliminate hunger and overcome hardship, and it strengthens community-based organizations (CBOs) and other NGOs.
When was PCZ founded?
PCZ was registered as a local Zambian NGO in 2019.
How is PCZ registered and governed?
PCZ is registered as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017, with dual registration under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act of 2009, and is recognised as a public benefit, non-profit organization. It is governed by five independent board members supported by two board committees, with the Chief Executive Officer as an ex-officio member of the Board.
Where does PCZ work?
PCZ works with communities in Western, Southern, Central, Lusaka, Northern and Muchinga provinces of Zambia, in districts including Mongu, Kalabo, Sesheke, Choma, Livingstone, Mazabuka, Kabwe, Mkushi, Kasama and Mpika.
What programmes does PCZ run?
PCZ programmes include the USAID Empowered Children and Adolescents Program II (ECAP II, October 2020 to September 2025), the Empowered Children and Adolescents Program Plus (ECAP+) funded by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, Malaria Community-Led Monitoring, a primary health care partnership with Bayer and the Ministry of Health in Kabwe, and an immunisation project with CHAZ and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
How many people does PCZ reach?
In 2023, PCZ reached over 100,000 vulnerable children, adolescents and their caregivers with comprehensive HIV, health and socioeconomic services.
Is Project Concern Zambia the same as Concern Worldwide?
No. Project Concern Zambia is an independent Zambian NGO, registered locally in 2019 and governed by its own board. It is a separate organization from Concern Worldwide.
How can I support or contact PCZ?
You can donate to PCZ through GlobalGiving, where PCZ is an official nonprofit partner, or contact the team at corp@pcz.org.zm or +260 211 356648. The office is at 37/1P St. Eugene Office Park, Lake Road, Kabulonga, Lusaka.