Lusaka City Council Announces 23 Youth-Led Organizations to Receive Bloomberg Philanthropies Climate Microgrants

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – April 13, 2025

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has unveiled a list of 23 youth-led organizations selected to receive microgrants through the Youth Climate Action Fund, an initiative supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. This program aims to empower young changemakers aged 15 to 24 to implement innovative climate solutions within their communities.

The selected organizations, chosen from a pool of 86 applicants, will receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. These funds are designated for projects such as community gardens, recycling programs, green transportation initiatives, and climate resilience workshops. The initiative underscores LCC's commitment to fostering youth engagement in climate action and sustainable development.

List of Selected Organizations:

1. Lusaka Water Security Initiative

2. Generation Green

3. Safe Strides

4. Tonse Farmers

5. Zango Foundation

6. Zambia Road Safety Trust

7. Community Resilience Champions

8. Chilengendwe

9. Healing Journey Foundation

10. Progressive Advocates for Climate Change

11. Menoza Recycling Enterprise

12. Power of Christ Resurrection Evangelist

13. Life of Light Foundation

14. Harvest Fund

15. Zambia Social Forum

16. Young Volunteers for the Environment-Zambia

17. Hamusonde Matenga

18. Centre for Innovating Development

19. Youth Movement for HIV/TB/SHR2 - Advocacy

20. Dzuduka Cholinga Youth Zambia

21. Hamlet Media

22. Green Agriculture Youth Organisation

23. Centre for Climate Change Action and Advocacy

All successful applicants will be contacted to provide the required documentation. The LCC encourages those who were not selected to remain engaged, as more opportunities will be available in the future.

This initiative is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' broader effort to support youth-led climate action in cities worldwide. Each participating city receives funding to distribute as microgrants, fostering a groundswell of youth-driven climate initiatives that address local environmental challenges.

For more information on the Youth Climate Action Fund and future opportunities, please visit the Lusaka City Council's official website.