About Us
A national organisation for education & youth
Endesha Zambia Foundation is a national education and youth development organisation operating across all 10 provinces of Zambia, registered under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Welfare.
We are part of the global Design for Change movement, which operates in over 70 countries worldwide, and we serve as the national coordinators of this transformative programme in public and private schools throughout the country.
Our structure operates through the national education system — from national level through to individual schools — ensuring nationwide scalability and long-term sustainability of our programmes.
DFC Methodology
Design for Change:
Four steps that transform
This programme develops critical 21st-century skills, empowering learners to become problem solvers and active citizens.
Feel
Students identify challenges in their communities, building empathy and deepening their social awareness.
Imagine
They design possible solutions — fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a spirit of innovation.
Do
Students take action and implement their ideas, developing leadership skills through hands-on experience.
Share
They present their Stories of Change to the global community, inspiring peers in over 70 countries.
Programmes & Initiatives
Our Work
A network of complementary programmes transforming education at every level across Zambia.
Design for Change Zambia Programme
Our core programme implemented in schools nationwide. We work directly with teachers and learners to apply the FIDS methodology, developing real solutions to community challenges across all 10 provinces.
Teacher Training & Capacity Building
Regular training workshops under our MoU with the Ministry of Education. Focus areas: Design Thinking, FIDS methodology, learner-centred approaches, and school project facilitation — delivered online and on-site.
ISAZ Affiliation Programme
Officially affiliated with the Independent Schools Association of Zambia. We support DFC implementation, conduct paid training programmes, and identify outstanding STEM projects at regional fairs (June–July) for international exposure.
Erasmus+ & International Cooperation
Participating in Erasmus+ funded projects through a LEA registration. Current collaborations with Turkey, Romania, Serbia and Italy — covering teacher exchange, youth mobility, and innovation in education. Zambia recorded the highest participation in the second Erasmus+ cycle.
Sweden–Zambia Teacher Exchange
Bilateral collaboration with Design for Change Sweden. Swedish teachers visited Zambia in 2024; Zambian teachers visited Sweden in 2025. Focus: future-ready education systems, teacher capacity strengthening, and cross-cultural teaching methodologies.
Debate, Inclusion & Thematic Programmes
National debate competitions, girl child empowerment programmes, boy child development, disability inclusion initiatives, climate change education, and technology and innovation programmes.
National Student Council Programme
Coordinated across all 10 provinces. Each province has student representation; councils meet virtually for coordination. A National Student Council Member represents Zambia globally across more than 30 countries. Annual rotation ensures leadership diversity across government and private schools.
National Coordination Structure
Operating at four levels nationwide
A structured system that ensures nationwide scalability and sustainability of our programmes.
National Level
Coordination with Provincial Education Offices. Strategic oversight of all programmes across Zambia.
Provincial Level (10 Provinces)
Provincial Guidance & Counselling Education Officers act as programme coordinators in each province.
District Level
District Guidance & Counselling Coordinators oversee schools within their respective districts.
School Level
Guidance teachers and selected passionate educators implement programmes directly with learners.
Global Engagement
Zambia on the world stage
Zambia actively participates in the global Design for Change summits, showcasing student-led innovation from around the country.
🏆 Greece 2026 — ISAZ Track:
We are jointly working towards participation in the Global Summit in Greece, where outstanding student projects will be showcased. STEM projects are identified during regional fairs (June–July).
Impact
Reaching learners across the nation
Areas of Impact
📚 Education Access
🌿 Environmental Sustainability
🛡️ Community Safety
🏥 Health & Hygiene
⚥ Gender Equality & Inclusion
🔬 STEM Innovation
Partnerships
Our Partners
Ministry of Education (Zambia)
MoU Agreement · Primary Partner
Ministry of Community Development & Social Welfare
Regulatory & Registration Body
Independent Schools Association of Zambia
Official Affiliation
Erasmus+ European Partners
Turkey · Romania · Serbia · Italy
Design for Change Global Network
Global Movement · 70+ Countries
Design for Change Sweden
Bilateral Teacher Exchange Programme
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Get in touch
Are you a teacher, school, organisation or institution interested in collaborating? We are open to new partnerships and participation in our programmes across Zambia.
Phone
+260 965 852 093
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Light Industrial Area, London House
Plot 1014, 3rd Floor
Industrial Road, Kitwe, Zambia
pmwila@endesha.org