NGO’S GET K3M FROM US
The U.S. government has given grants worth over 3 million Kwacha to nine Zambian community-based organizations through its Public Affairs Section small grants program.
The grants will promote good governance, support the arts through film making, build entrepreneurship skills, and help preserve an important cultural site.
Us Embassy Public Affairs Officer, Phil DIMON says the embassy recognizes the commitment and leadership of the grantee organizations, which are working in a wide range of areas to strengthen their communities.
Mr DIMON says grantees include the Continental Leadership Research Institute, which will strengthen good governance and promote human rights in rural communities, and the National Heritage Conservation Commission, which will build site management and touris
infrastructure at Mwela Rock Art National Monument.
He said the American people are proud to support Zambian communities with hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference and expand their organizational and project management knowledge.
Mr DIMON says the U.S. Embassy delivers financial support directly to Zambian organizations that seek to improve the welfare of the people and address issues affecting their communities.
He says these include improving health and providing educational opportunities, advancing democracy and good governance, promoting inclusive economic prosperity, and enhancing peace and security.
This is according to a statement released to ZNBC News in LUSAKA by the U.S. Embassy Information Specialist ZARINA GELOO.