Zambia - Organizations

Professional and learned societies include the Wildlife Conservation Society of Zambia, the Zambia Library Association, and the Zambia Medical Association, all in Lusaka. Among service organizations are the Lions, Rotary, Jaycees, Professional Women's Club, and Women's Institute. Business groups include chambers of commerce in the major towns. The Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry is located in Lusaka. The Consumer Protective Association of Zambia is also active.

National youth organizations include the Catholic Agricultural and Rural Youth Movement, Girl Guides Association of Zambia, YMCA, United National Independence Party Youth League, Zambian Youth League, and the Zambia Scouts Association. National women's organizations include the National Women's Lobby Group, the Society For Women and AIDS in Zambia, Women For Change, and the Women in Development Department. The Red Cross is active.