What is NGO?
A non-governmental organization or non-governmental organization is an organization that generally is formed independently of the government.
How To Register NGO In Zambia
NGO name reservation
Formation of NGO Board of Directors
Drafting your NGO’s Statement of Incorporation
Write an application letter
Get a recommendation letter from a line ministry
Submission of applications
Certification
How much does it cost to register an NGO in Zambia?
You will have to submit Fingerprint certificates of all bearers and members listed. All members must be scrutinized and cleared by Zambia Police.
To do this, visit a Zambia Police Office and they will issue certification. It costs ZMW50.
How many NGOs are registered in Zambia?
The Department of Registrar for NGOs has so far since its inception registered 1567 NGOs across the country.
The NGOs are both local and international.
How many members should be in an NGO?
Section 9 of the NGO Act, 2016 establishes a Board of Directors for the NGO Bureau composed of 7 members appointed by the Minister and approved by the cabinet.
The Board consists of a chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, and 5 other members.
What is the Ministry of NGO in Zambia?
The Council of NGOs in Zambia is a statutory body under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, established under the NGOs Act No. 16 of 2009.
The Act establishes a Zambia Congress of Non-Governmental Organizations which shall be a collective forum of all organizations registered under the Act.