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Care for Nature Zambia

Environmental conservation, community leadership, and child-centred action for Zambia.

We support communities through sustainable land management, youth empowerment, safe mining reform, and public accountability.

15+
Years of Service
50+
Communities Reached
5,000+
Students Educated
10
Provinces Supported
Community tree planting

Community Action

Tree planting and local training

Children learning outdoors

Youth Leadership

Children leading conservation projects

Our Mission

To build resilient and prosperous communities through nature-based action, child-centred development, sustainable extractives reforms, and local institution strengthening.

Environmental conservation and restoration
Child rights and participation
Sustainable mining and extractives accountability
Organizational capacity and governance
Sustainable livelihoods and green jobs

Our Vision

A Zambia where thriving ecosystems and empowered communities coexist in harmony, where every citizen is an active steward of the environment, and where sustainable development ensures prosperity for future generations.

Carbon-neutral communities by 2040
100,000+ trees planted annually
Environmental education in every school
Sustainable livelihoods for rural households
A nationwide conservation network
Community conservation in Zambia

Our strategic direction

Guided by people, policy, and nature.

Our Values

The principles that guide our work and define how we partner with communities, children, and institutions.

Community First

We prioritize community needs and involve local people in every step of our conservation efforts.

Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to protecting and restoring Zambia’s natural heritage for future generations.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships and work together with communities, government, and organizations.

Transparency

We maintain open communication and accountability in all our operations and financial management.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions and adapt to new challenges in conservation and community development.

Compassion

We approach our work with empathy, respect, and genuine care for both people and the planet.

Women in conservation

People first

Values rooted in respect, trust and long-term impact.

Why We Exist

  • Restore and protect Zambia’s natural heritage through locally-led conservation.
  • Defend children’s rights and expand meaningful participation in climate, education, and health decisions.
  • Advance social justice in mining, land rights, and public resource governance.

Our Objectives

  • Build resilient, nature-based livelihoods and climate-adaptive communities.
  • Promote child-centred development, education and safe environments for children.
  • Increase transparency, accountability and sector reforms in sustainable mining.
  • Strengthen governance, institutional capacity and civil society leadership.

How We Work

  • Community-driven conservation, policy advocacy and natural resource governance.
  • Research, training and campaigns that advance rights for children, women and youth.
  • Collaborative partnerships with communities, government, civil society and donors.
  • Practical field programs that combine restoration, livelihoods and rights education.

Governance & Management

  • Board-led oversight that ensures transparency, accountability and ethical practice.
  • Experienced management teams delivering programs on environment, children’s rights, mining and health.
  • Strong financial controls, donor reporting and community accountability mechanisms.
  • Independent monitoring, evaluation and learning across all projects.

Where We Work

  • Across 10 provinces with a focus on conservation, children, mining, water, health and livelihoods.
  • Thematic work in climate action, conservation education, sustainable mining, nutrition and gender justice.
  • Local partnerships with schools, community groups and traditional leadership.

What Makes Us Unique

  • Bridging environment, children’s rights and extractives accountability in integrated action.
  • Deep experience in participatory research, advocacy and practical field delivery.
  • A strong focus on youth, women and children as agents of change.
  • A proven track record of measurable conservation and social impact across Zambia.
Partnership and community

Field partnership

Working with communities and institutions to deliver lasting change.

Our Approach

We combine evidence-based planning with boots-on-the-ground implementation, ensuring every project includes local leadership, accountability and measurable impact.

Our Impact in Numbers

Measurable results from our dedication to environmental conservation and community development.

Trees Planted
Communities Reached
Children Educated
Lives Impacted
Community conservation team

A powerful mix of people and purpose.

Our teams work together with partners, local leaders, and children to turn ideas into measurable results across Zambia.