Established 1993 · Lusaka, Zambia
Empowering the Visually Impaired Through Literacy, Skills & Culture
ZLCSCVI is Zambia’s dedicated library, cultural and skills centre for the visually impaired, established through a generous donation from the Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired and supported by the Government of Zambia. For over three decades, we have been building independence and dignity for persons with visual impairment through Braille literacy, vocational training, broadcasting and community outreach.
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Three Decades of Impact, By the Numbers
Who We Are
Three Decades of Building Independence
Since 1993, the Zambia Library, Cultural and Skills Center for the Visually Impaired has stood as Zambia’s foremost institution dedicated to the literacy, cultural enrichment and vocational advancement of persons who are blind or visually impaired. Established through a generous donation from the Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired, ZLCSCVI was founded in collaboration with the Government of Zambia to serve as a beacon of opportunity and inclusion.
Through our library and transcription services, radio station, rehabilitation programmes and skills workshops, we equip individuals with the tools to live independently and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by an independent Board of Trustees and led by our Executive Director, Fredrick Chibale Lungu, our eight departments work in concert to deliver holistic support across six compounds in Lusaka and beyond.
Discover Our StoryWhat We Do
Eight Departments, One Mission
Every department at ZLCSCVI plays a distinct role in advancing literacy, independence and opportunity for the visually impaired community we serve.
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Support Our Mission
For over three decades, ZLCSCVI has relied on the generosity of donors, partners and sponsors to sustain and expand its programmes. Your contribution—whether financial, material or through partnership—directly supports Braille transcription, vocational training, rehabilitation services and community outreach for the visually impaired across Zambia. Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind.
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Latest News & Updates
Stay up to date with the latest developments, stories and events from the Zambia Library, Cultural and Skills Center for the Visually Impaired.
Expanding Braille Transcription Services Across Zambia
ZLCSCVI continues to broaden access to Braille materials, reaching more communities in Lusaka and surrounding provinces with transcription support.
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Community Radio Reaches New Audiences in Lusaka
Our radio station has extended its broadcasting range, delivering educational and cultural programming to thousands of new listeners across six compounds.
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Skills Training Graduates Enter the Workforce
A new cohort of graduates from our rehabilitation and skills department have completed vocational training, equipping them for meaningful employment and self-reliance.
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A Legacy of Collaboration
The Zambia Library, Cultural and Skills Center for the Visually Impaired was established in 1993 through a generous donation from the Finnish Federation of the Visually Impaired, whose vision and commitment made the creation of this institution possible. From its inception, ZLCSCVI has operated in close collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, which continues to provide vital support to ensure that visually impaired citizens have access to education, literacy, rehabilitation and cultural enrichment.
We remain deeply grateful for this enduring partnership, which has sustained our mission for over three decades and continues to shape a more inclusive Zambia.
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Help Us Build a More Inclusive Zambia
Whether through partnership, donation or volunteering, your support advances literacy and opportunity for the visually impaired community of Zambia.