The Healing Balm Foundation

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We aim to empower citizens and amplify their voices in public resource management, bridging the poverty gap through empowerment initiatives. We prioritize climate justice and advocate for household interventions to address human activities impacting the environment. Additionally, we are committed to deliberate disability inclusion, ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities and representation.

Founded in 2019, our foundation is deeply committed to fostering positive change and sustainable development in Zambia. We are proud to be officially registered with various esteemed institutions, including the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the NGO Act of 2009, and recognized under The Lands Perpetual Succession Act CAP 186. Additionally, we are registered with PACRA and approved as a Public Benefit Organization through Zambia Revenue Authority under the Ministry of Finance.
Leadership within our organization is characterized by a diverse and skilled board of trustees, representing both Zambia and the UK. Their collective expertise spans across education, healthcare, environmental stewardship, disability inclusion, and governance, ensuring a comprehensive approach to our mission.
With our headquarters situated in Livingstone, our team continues to expand, enabling us to develop, fundraise, market, deliver, and monitor impactful initiatives across all our operational areas. As we strive for continual growth, we have established branches in Gwembe District and have a dedicated presence in Kazungula, focusing particularly on the Mukuni and Musokotwane chiefdoms. This strategic expansion allows us to extend our reach and deepen our impact, advancing our vision of a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Our Vision

Creating a self-reliant and community-led Development to attain inclusion and attain transparency.

Our Mission

Building a society of inclusion, accountability and where citizens voices are heard and respected.

Our Core Values

  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Equity
  • Commitment
  • Acceptance

Our Programmes

Governance (Transparency & Accountability)

Building the capacity of traditional leaders in demanding transparency and accountability in rural setups, especially on public funds, is crucial for promoting good governance and development.

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Gender Justice

This program strives to bridge the gap that exist, creating a society where everyone, regardless of their gender, can live free from discrimination, violence, and oppression, and where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive and fulfill their potential.

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Disability Inclusion

We believe in disability inclusion, a deliberate effort which each individual, organization or government have to take. Disability inclusion is the practice of ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to opportunities, rights, and participation in all aspects of society.

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Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

We are implementing this program in Gwembe district as well as Kazungula District all of Southern Province. In Gwembe,we are working on alternatives to charcoal burning. Under Kazungula, we are implementing a climate program that looks at the role played by households to combat further effects of climate change.

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School Sponsorship

This includes identifying the most vulnerable children who find it difficult to acquire books, school shoes, bags, food etc despite the free education policy introduce by the government of the Republic of Zambia.

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Our Team