Habitat for Humanity Zambia| Contact information | HFH Zambia
Addis Ababa Road
P.O Box 34987
Rhodes Park, plot #4653
Lusaka 10101
Zambia
Phone: +260 211251087
Fax: +260 211251578
E-mail: hfhzam@zamnet.zm
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 | |  | | | Habitat's Work in Zambia | New families served this year*: 137
Total homes constructed/rehabilitated: 1,902
House sponsorship cost: US$2,790
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Zambia -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
Why Habitat in needed in Zambia
In the late 1960s, Zambia was the third largest copper producer in the world. Its natural resources made it potentially one of the richest countries in Africa. In the early 1980s, the world price of copper plummeted, plunging Zambia into debt.
Despite recent economic progress, Zambia remains one of the least developed nations in the world. Unemployment and poverty are widespread and two thirds of the population lives on less than US$1 a day. Decent housing in urban areas remains unattainable and unaffordable for most people. Slums abound.
Most struggle to afford the frequent necessary repairs to their mud, wattle and grass thatch roof homes. Cracked and broken walls invite rain and rodents into houses, which in turn pose serious health risks. Families are crowded into a single room, which usually also serve as a kitchen. Children are exposed daily to life-threatening environments.
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Houses built by Habitat for Humanity Zambia are durable and affordable and are built using appropriate technology.
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How Habitat helps
Habitat for Humanity Zambia builds in both rural and peri-urban areas. The average house size is 35 sq. meters (approximately 300 sq. ft).
Most of the program’s rural houses are built using burnt bricks and corrugated iron roofing sheets. The houses are simple but high quality, with separate sleeping, cooking and living areas. The design is such that homeowners have the option of extending the house in the future.
Highlights
- Habitat for Humanity Zambia opened its doors in 1984, when it started building houses for fishing families on Kabuyu Island. HFH Zambia has expanded into 6 of the country’s 9 provinces, and has facilitated multiple development initiatives.
- Over 1500 houses have been built and renovated to date.
- In addition to its conventional building program, HFH Zambia is building and renovating houses for Orphans and Vulnerable Children and their caregivers. OVCs are extremely common in Zambia, due to the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS.
Facts about Zambia
Location: Southern Africa, east of Angola
Population: 11 million
Languages: English (official), Bemba, Kaonde, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, Tonga, and approximately 70 other indigenous languages
Climate: Tropical, modified by altitude. Rainy season is October to April
Religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Islam
Government: Republic
Economy: Main industries include copper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, agriculture, tourism
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