Zambian Women With Skills Organisation

Zambian Women With Skills Organisation (ZWS) is a woman-owned, non-profit organization registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active federal grant award capabilities. The organization is focused on empowering women in Zambia through various developmental and leadership initiatives, with a specific emphasis on economic and professional advancement for women. Registered since June 30, 2022, with a current registration valid through May 16, 2025, ZWS has established itself as a strategic partner for federal civilian agencies seeking to implement targeted women's empowerment programs.

ZWS has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Bureau of African Affairs, focusing on multifaceted development projects. These grants include the "Business Amplify Project" (awarded October 8, 2024), which aims to enhance business skills and economic opportunities, and the "Graduate Launch Pad" program (awarded October 2, 2023), designed to cultivate leadership capacities among newly graduated Zambian women. Another notable project, "Sustainable Women's Economic Empowerment for Speech and Hearing Impairments" (awarded October 7, 2022), demonstrates the organization's commitment to inclusive economic development for marginalized populations. Each project reflects a strategic approach to women's empowerment through skills training, leadership development, and economic inclusion, with grant awards typically ranging from approximately one year to 18 months in duration.