Our Mandate
About CDFL
GET TO KNOW US
Building a Foundation for a Brighter Future.
The Copperbelt Development Foundation Limited (CDFL) is a non-profit organization established to continue the vital social and economic initiatives in former mining communities. Since 2004, we have been dedicated to uplifting the social and economic status of residents in the Copperbelt Province and Shibuyunji district through strategic, grant-funded development projects.
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Our Strategic Approach
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To design and implement sustainable projects in education, health, empowerment, road access, culture, and water & sanitation.
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We focus on infrastructure development and community empowerment to create lasting, positive change and foster self-sufficiency.
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Get Inspire and Help
Join us in building stronger communities across the Copperbelt and Shibuyunji. Every project we complete — from schools to bridges and clean water access — starts with people like you who believe in change. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
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Become a Volunteer
Be part of a mission that transforms lives. Whether it’s supporting community projects, promoting education, or helping with local events, your time and skills can create real impact. Volunteer with CDFL and help us continue improving lives where it matters most.
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Our Vision
To create a vibrant Copperbelt Province and Shibuyunji District where inhabitants are free from poverty and have the opportunity to thrive. We envision a future of self-sufficiency and prosperity for the communities we work with.
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Our Mission
To empower local people through infrastructure development, enterprising ventures, skills training, and poverty relief. We aim to uplift the social and economic status of residents through carefully planned and executed projects.
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Improving Lives Daily
Our success is measured by the real-world difference our projects make. This includes students learning in new classrooms, families accessing clean water, and communities connecting via new bridges and roads.
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A Legacy of Development
Since becoming fully operational in 2009, we have implemented a diverse portfolio of projects across numerous districts. Each completed project contributes to a stronger, more resilient future for the region and its people.
Our History
Established 2004
CDFL was created by Anglo American Corporation (AAC) prior to its exit from Zambia. The purpose of CDFL was to ensure that despite AAC's exit, social, economic and empowerment programs to address community challenges within their former mining precincts of the Copperbelt and Mumbwa would continue. The foundation was established with the vision of creating a sustainable mechanism for community development that would continue long after the departure of the mining company.
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Founding Purpose
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To ensure continuity of social, economic and empowerment programs within former mining precincts of the Copperbelt and Mumbwa, creating sustainable development mechanisms that would outlast corporate transitions.
Copperbelt Development Foundation Limited
A non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting communities through grant-funded projects in infrastructure, health, education, and economic empowerment.
- About Us
- Where We Work
- Contact Us
- Education
- Health
- Empowerment
- Water & Sanitation
- Road Access
- Culture
- info@cdfl.co.zm
- +260 967 227480
- 32A Pamo Avenue Parklands P.O Box 20917 Kitwe, Copperbelt Zambia
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