Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS)

"Prophetic Women religious at the service of transforming mission of the church"

1958

FOUNDED

46+

CONGREGATIONS

2000+

SISTERS

21+

STAFF MEMBERS

Who we Are

Prophetic Women Religious at the Service of Transforming Mission

Zambia Association of Sisterhoods plays a critical role in advancing holistic human development through service delivery, advocacy, spiritual formation, and community empowerment. Rooted in the Gospel values and the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church, ZAS in collaboration with congregations often operates at the grassroots level, reaching vulnerable and marginalized populations.

Founded in 1958, ZAS has grown from 12 congregations with 225 sisters to over 46 member congregations with approximately 2000 sisters, both Indigenous and International Missionary Sisters.

Rooted in the gospel

solidarity

Justice and Peace

collaboration

our Work

Programs Making a Difference

Through various initiatives, we support women religious in their formation and evangelization mission while contributing to integral human development in Zambia.

Score

SCORE ECD is a program focused on strengthening the capacity of women religious in early childhood development, contributing to integral human development in Zambia.

cccz

The CCCZ project focuses on reintegrating children from institutional settings into safe, loving, and supportive family environments. Funded by the GHR Foundation, the project has already reintegrated 111 children across Livingstone, Lufwanyama, Ndola, Kawambwa, and Chilanga districts.

slyei

A comprehensive youth empowerment program led by sisters, designed to provide young people with skills, education, and spiritual guidance for their future.

Bakhita Partnership

A partnership focused on education initiatives, inspired by St. Josephine Bakhita, working to provide educational opportunities for children and youth.

tAkuza

TAKUZA is part of the international Talitha Kum network, dedicated to combating human trafficking in Zambia through awareness, prevention, and support for survivors.

asec

ASEC provides educational opportunities for African Catholic Sisters, enabling them to provide more effective service to their communities through advanced education.

OUR MISSION

"Inspired by the Gospel values, Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS) is committed to supporting women religious in their formation and evangelization mission by offering relevant programs that meet spiritual and diverse developmental needs."

Our Members

46+ Congregations United in Mission

ZAS brings together over 46 congregations of Catholic women religious from across Zambia, both local and international. Our member congregations work in various apostolates including education, healthcare, social services, and spiritual formation.

Our presence

ZAS Branches

Lusaka

Arch Diocese of Lusaka

Ndola

Arch Diocese of Ndola

Livingstone

Livingstone Diocese

chipata

(Chipata Diocese)

Solwezi

Solwezi Diocese

mansa

Mansa Diocese

Kasama

Arch Diocese of Kasama

Kabwe

Kabwe Diocese

Mongu

Mongu Diocese

Mpika

Mpika Diocese

Monze

Monze Diocese

our partners

Working Together for Greater Impact

We collaborate with various organizations to extend the reach and impact of our programs.

GHR Foundation

Hilton Foundation

Catholic Relief Services

ACWECA

Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops

Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE) Zambia

Caritas Zambia

Support Our Mission

Your support helps us continue our work in early childhood development, youth empowerment, spiritual formation, and community development across Zambia.