World Vision Zambia has launched the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan for 2026 to 2030 with a targeted investment of Forty-Seven Million United States Dollars within Zambia.
Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Collins Nzovu says the launched business strategic plan is not just a document but is a comprehensive blueprint that embodies innovation, data driven planning and inclusiveness that underlines bold leadership and a resolute focus on impact.
The media reports that he said this in a speech read on his behalf by the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Permanent Secretary, Romas Kamanga in Lusaka.
Mr Nzovu said the plan prioritises innovative approaches such as remote monitoring, sanitation marketing, menstrual health in schools, climate-resilient infrastructure, and most importantly, community participation.
“I want to commend World Vision Zambia for its outstanding commitment and impactful interventions over the years. Their previous Business Plan (2021–2025) successfully reached nearly one million people with clean water, over 1.2 million with improved sanitation, and more than 1.2 million with good hygiene practices. These achievements demonstrate how strategic partnerships and community-driven approaches can deliver tangible results,” he explained.
Mr Nzovu highlighted the need to recognise communities in the sustainability of water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), saying that their knowledge, and ownership are vital in maintaining infrastructure, promoting hygiene practices, and ensuring that the benefits of WASH investments endure beyond project timelines.
He added that empowering communities in WASH programmes through education, participation, and local ownership, helps them become custodians of their water sources and sanitation facilities, ensuring long-term functionality.
“Communities play a pivotal role in the success of WASH initiatives. Their involvement begins at the planning stage, where local needs, preferences, and cultural considerations must inform interventions. When communities are engaged from the outset, they develop a sense of ownership and responsibility,” he added.
Mr Nzovu further called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders as it cannot be achieved by government alone, adding that its sustainable achievement depends on strong partnerships, shared responsibility, and collective action.
He further congratulated World Vision Zambia for their plan assuring them of his Ministry’s commitment to supporting its implementation and urged all stakeholders to embrace collaboration, innovation, and community participation as their guiding principles.
And speaking earlier at the same launch, World Vision Zambia Country Director, Marc Nosbach indicated that the launched plan is World Vision Zambia’s bold data informed and community- centered strategy designed specifically to meet the severe challenges facing the rural child.
Mr Nosbach noted that the plan is a commitment to building sustainable, scalable, and resilient WASH systems for the next generation.
He further assured of the organisation’s commitment to aligning its business plan with the national sector strategic plan guaranteeing that its efforts compliments, supports and accelerates Zambia’s own ambitious goal for Universal access.
The launch of the World Vision Zambia Water Sanitation, and Hygiene Business Plan for 2026-2030 was themed, “Mapping the Blue thread.”
