- Phone: +260 976 717 724
- Email: info@scientificinitiatives.com
Health education, disease prevention, mobile diagnostics, and AMR awareness targeting vulnerable communities.
Capacity building, education support, and skills development for Adolescent and Young People.
Community-driven solutions in agriculture, education, and economic empowerment for growth.
Scientific Initiatives for Healthy and Developed Zambia (SiHDZ), pronounced "seeds," is a legally registered non-governmental organization based in Zambia. Founded in 2019 and officially registered in 2021, we operate with a secretariat in Lusaka and have growing outreach across multiple provinces.
We operate at the nexus of Science, Technology, and Community-driven solutions for Sustainable Development. Our mission is to build self-resilient, sustainably healthy, and developed communities by ensuring easy access to health and developmental socioeconomic opportunities.
Our Philosophy: "Local ideas matter." We believe that communities inherently understand their challenges and possess potential solutions. Our role is to identify, promote, and support these local ideas, initiatives, and innovations.
Dr. Karen Tolosi
Community Health Partner
“Scientific Initiatives Zambia has profoundly impacted me. Being part of these organizations opened my mind to community challenges and created opportunities to interact with like-minded individuals working on antimicrobial resistance and community hygiene.”
Grace Banda
Youth Program Participant
“The Debater Search Training program transformed my public speaking and advocacy skills. I never thought I could represent Zambia internationally in AMR advocacy debates. SiHDZ truly empowers young people to become change-makers.”
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