To become a recognised non-profit driving social impact and helping communities thrive.
The heart of AKZAM
Empowering communities. Inspiring change.
AKZAM Community is our non-profit arm and our main focus. We use education, culture and outreach to open doors for young people and families across Zambia.
Vision & mission
Why we do this work
To uplift communities by promoting education and empowerment and addressing pressing social issues through collaborative, sustainable work.
Charity
Guided by compassion, we put giving back to those in need first.
Collaboration
We build partnerships with people, organisations and communities to reach shared goals.
Empowerment
We help people gain the skills, resources and opportunities they need to grow.
Programmes
Four areas of work
Youth Empowerment
Mentorship, skill-building and leadership development through Youth Talk sessions, inspiring young people to become changemakers.
Education & Literacy: the AKZAM Education Initiative
Book giveaways, scholarships, reading campaigns and literacy advocacy. This is our flagship programme.
Community Outreach
Donation drives, food distribution, football tournaments and support for vulnerable groups.
Cultural & Artistic Promotion
Showcasing Zambian culture and talent through events, exhibitions and partnerships, including the AKZAM Awards.
Why community comes first
Our businesses exist to give back
AKZAM runs music, events, talent management and consulting as businesses. Part of what they earn funds our community programmes, so every booking and every project helps a young Zambian somewhere.
Track record
Where we’ve been
More than 30 outreach programmes since 2020. These are the milestones.
- 2017
A Known Zambian begins
AKZAM starts as a platform sharing the stories of talented young Zambians.
- 2020
AKZAM Community launches
Donation drives, community events and outreach begin across Zambia.
- 2024
The first AKZAM Awards, a Youth Talk and two tournaments
We held the first AKZAM Awards. We ran a Youth Talk and book giveaway of Faith Mutanuka’s 20:20 at Christ the Redeemer Parish, Lusaka, and hosted two football tournaments for children in Lusaka.
- 2025
More Youth Talks and book drives
Youth Talks and book donations at Makeni Catholic Church and St. Francis Secondary School, Malole, sharing Listening With Blind Eyes by Kantumoya Derrick Mpaka.
- 2026In progress
Monthly outreach and formal registration
Monthly outreach continues while we register AKZAM Community as an NGO and prepare the AKZAM Education Fund.
Our plan for education
Building toward schools, one step at a time
We are building the Education Initiative now. Schools are the long-term goal, once the fund can sustain them.
Education Initiative
Book giveaways, reading campaigns, mentorship and scholarships. Already running.
AKZAM Education Fund
A named fund with its own donors and simple public reporting, planned within the next two years.
AKZAM Schools / Academy
Only once the fund has reliable income over several years.
Our board
The people behind AKZAM Community
Kantumoya Derrick MpakaPresident & Founder
Simon MwabaVice President
Cedric Takweh FonguhChairperson
Danny ShibambaExecutive Secretary
In their words
This is for the people.
AKZAM exists for the young people, families and creatives we work with. Here is what it has meant to people who are, or have been, part of it.
AKZAM has felt like home. It is a chance to let the world see just how great Zambia can be, to share our stories and identity, and to be a voice for many.
Inonge MwabaFormer AKZAM member
AKZAM touches a lot of lives out there, and that makes me keep doing my best in working with communities.
Simon MwabaVice President
AKZAM is an organisation that promotes and celebrates all Zambian talents and creatives.
Thenjiwe NdhlovuFormer AKZAM member
Get involved
Help us reach further
Every contribution goes to a book giveaway, a football tournament or support for a young Zambian. Choose the way that suits you, then send us a message.
Donate
Give towards monthly outreach and the Education Initiative.
Ask how to giveDonate books
New or good-condition books go straight to our school and parish giveaways.
Arrange a drop-offVolunteer
Help run a Youth Talk, coach at a tournament or support an event.
Join the teamPartner with us
Schools, churches, businesses and foundations can co-host or sponsor a programme.
Start a conversationContact
Talk to AKZAM Community
Donations, books, volunteering or partnerships. Tell us how you would like to help.
General, community & consulting
Phone & WhatsApp+260 974 026 814
Music, events & talent bookings
Phone & WhatsApp+260 965 389 247
Emailmusicakzam@gmail.com
Office687/23 Kalusha Bwalya Road, Lusaka, Zambia