Empowering Zambian Youth through Skills, Agriculture, and Opportunity

Ubukia Foundation is a Zambian NGO committed to transforming lives through practical skills development, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive community programmes. We empower young people, women, and underserved groups to become self-reliant, resilient, and economically empowered.

Sustainable Agriculture Training

Teaching climate-smart and regenerative farming methods, including hydroponics, that enhance productivity and food security for youth and rural communities.

Vocational Skills Development

Providing hands-on training in tailoring, carpentry, bricklaying, welding, and digital skills to meet local job market demands.

Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment

Providing youth and women with essential financial skills, savings strategies, and access to cooperative banking, enabling long-term economic independence and responsible income management.

Youth Education and Literacy

Strengthening basic literacy and numeracy among youth and adults through community-based education initiatives.

Leadership and Personal Development

Equipping young leaders with soft skills such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, and civic engagement for long-term personal and community growth.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

Working with schools, families, and civic leaders to co-create sustainable solutions and advocate for inclusive development policies.

Featured Causes

Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

We focus on high-impact initiatives that promote environmental responsibility, youth empowerment, and resilient communities. Explore our featured causes below and join us in building a greener, more equitable Zambia.

Zambian youth and women recycling plastic waste

Green Communities Recycling Project

Teaching youth and women how to repurpose plastic waste into eco-bricks, crafts, and sustainable building materials. This program reduces environmental pollution while creating jobs and new skills.

Zambian students and families at a rural school recycling and composting.

Zero Waste Schools Initiative

Partnering with rural schools to establish recycling stations, composting systems, and eco-literacy campaigns that build environmental stewardship among students and their families.

Zambian vendors and youth sorting waste in a clean, vibrant marketplace.

Clean & Green Marketplaces Campaign

Empowering vendors and youth groups to manage waste in local markets through waste sorting, upcycling, and public awareness drives—promoting hygiene and sustainability in economic hubs

Collaborating for Lasting Change

From Local Roots to Global Reach

At Ubukia Foundation, we build bridges between grassroots communities and global changemakers to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. Our collaborative model combines practical training, community empowerment, and local innovation to spark long-term transformation. By working together, we address the root causes of inequality with programmes grounded in empathy, action, and measurable results.

Our Volunteers

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

Vidal Gabriel

Support Staff

Nancy Zulu

Support Staff

Maciej Czakon

Support Staff

Jetra Zulu

Support Staff

Testimonials

Testimonials That Inspire Action

The people we serve—and those who support us—are the strongest evidence that our work matters. Here’s what some of them have to say about the transformation they’ve witnessed and experienced through Ubukia Foundation:

I see Ubukia Foundation as the spark that will ignite a movement. These recycling projects not only clean our streets—they create hope and opportunity for young people like me..

John Kawana
As a parent, I never imagined my daughter could turn plastic into products she could sell. This project has given our family new possibilities and pride..

Kabota Chipopola
Supporting Ubukia Foundation means investing in tangible, grassroots change. Their model is smart, community-driven, and exactly what funders should be looking for.

Dumisani Simushi