A Zambian nonprofit organisation
Empowering communities. Transforming lives.
We work with communities to advance public health, human dignity and social justice, with a special commitment to children, young people and families.
PEOPLE • PURPOSE • PROGRESS
- Healthy Communities
- Human Dignity
- Children and Youth
- Social Justice
About MCF
Every life deserves room to thrive.
Our Vision
Children, youths, families and communities lead healthy, progressive, responsible, productive and sustainable lives while nurturing nature towards ecological stability.
The Master Chimbala Foundation is a Zambian nonprofit committed to public health, human dignity and social justice. We protect vulnerable populations, especially children and youth, from tobacco, alcohol, drugs and other social risks.
We work through advocacy, education, community mobilisation and policy engagement, alongside practical programmes that meet people where they are.
About MCFProgrammes and Projects
Practical work. Lasting change.
Our programmes respond to the needs of people, families and communities across Zambia.
Champions of Change
Equipping and mobilising young leaders to champion positive social change and lead responsible, healthy, productive lives.
Mental Health
Promoting emotional wellbeing, awareness, and support for individuals, families, and communities.
Community Mentorship
Nurturing young people through values, virtues, and life principles for leadership, responsibility, and productivity.
Social Protection
Advocating inclusive, life-cycle, rights-based social protection systems, policies, programmes, and services.
Tobacco Control
Raising public awareness, engaging policymakers, and mobilising communities to protect people from tobacco harm.
Quit for Life Marathon
Encouraging people to leave harmful paths and pursue healthier, progressive living.
Life Rehabilitation
Supporting wellbeing, skills, and purpose in recovery from addiction, trauma, reintegration challenges, and hardship.
Scouts Programme
Building young people's skills, character, leadership, and service through adventurous and educational activities.
Alternative Livelihoods
Promoting sustainable and healthier economic alternatives for tobacco farmers.
Our Billion Trees
Engaging schools, communities, and organisations in tree planting and climate action.
Gardens of Life
Supporting household gardening to improve food, nutrition, and resilience.
Senior Citizens Support
Supporting older people through inclusion, recognition, links to social services, and participation.
Street Kids Kitchen
Providing meals, hygiene, and life coaching to children living on the street while supporting reintegration.
Back Home Child
Reintegrating vulnerable and street-involved children with safe families, with health, therapy, and education support.
Youth Equip Outreaches
Equipping young people through community outreach, conferences, and media programmes.
How We Work
Change grows when people lead it.
We combine community presence with advocacy and practical support.
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Listen Locally
Understand lived experience, community strengths, and unmet needs.
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Equip People
Build knowledge, confidence, leadership, and pathways to wellbeing.
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Act Together
Mobilise families, young people, partners, and local institutions.
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Advance Change
Connect community action to stronger policy and services.
Protecting Children and Young People
Building a tobacco-free future for Zambia.
MCF combines public education, community mobilisation, media outreach and policy advocacy to protect children, adolescents and youth from tobacco-related harm.
“A place of hope where every life deserves space, and every soul is met with love.”
Stand With Your Community
There is space for you at MCF.
Volunteer, partner with us, share an idea or ask about our programmes.
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