Peoples Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia
Coming together to fight poverty and homelessness
Who We Are
PPHPZ is a local NGO that was established in 2005 to support the work of grassroots movements such as: Zambia Homeless & Poor People’s Federation (ZHPPF), Know Your City TV, ABESU Housing Cooperative & Informal Settlement Networks – These formidable grass roots agglomerations have a membership of over 49,000 across 44 municipalities in Zambia. PPHPZ is an affiliate to SDI.
Our key guiding principles
Prioritising the Poor in Solutions
The poor have to be at the centre of the strategies and processes that address poverty.
What Works For the Poorest Works for ALL
The resources of the poor themselves are a critical component of any strategy for poverty reduction
Our Methodologies to Achieve Inclusive & Sustainable Settlements
WOMEN
Women are critical for a gender sensitive strategy of community organising
PARTICIPATORY SLUM UPGRADING
Incremental and in-situ upgrading gives impetus to longer term infrastructure improvements
PARTNERSHIPS
Partnerships leverage resources and impact policy
DATA COLLECTION
Settlement profiles, enumerations and GIS maps enable communities to have an empirical basis to negotiate with government.
SAVINGS
Savings build trust, accumulative resources and leverage external contributions.
EXCHANGES
Exchanges foster horizontal learning and mobilisation
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Information
The People’s Process on Housing and Poverty in Zambia supports the urban poor to reduce poverty, homelessness, water and sanitation issues, and climate vulnerability through community-driven initiatives and advocacy.
A: Follow our Facebook page and subscribe to our newsletter for updates, news, and events.
Community Projects
We are currently focused on projects aimed at reducing poverty, improving water and sanitation, and addressing climate vulnerability in various urban communities. Check our Facebook page for detailed updates.
Our projects provide affordable housing, improve essential services like water and sanitation, and enhance community resilience to climate change.
Small Grants for Local Climate Action
The small grants aim to support small groups implementing local climate action projects in the VCA (Vulnerable Communities Assistance) districts.
Small groups can apply for these grants by submitting a proposal through our application process detailed on our Facebook page and official website.
Community Engagement
Community members can participate in our projects by attending meetings, workshops, and volunteering. Information on upcoming events is posted on our Facebook page.
We provide training, resources, and continuous support to ensure the success and sustainability of our projects.
Support and Donations
You can support us by making a donation, volunteering, or sharing our work with your network. Details on how to contribute are available on our Facebook page and website.
Yes, we regularly host fundraising events. Please check our Facebook page for announcements and details on upcoming events.
Advocacy and Awareness
We advocate for affordable housing, secure land tenure, improved water and sanitation, and climate resilience for the urban poor.
Share our posts, participate in events, and engage with our campaigns on social media to spread the word.
Contact Information
Contact us via private message on our Facebook page, by email at info@peoplesprocess.org
Detailed information is available on our Facebook page and official website