The Zambia Free Press Initiative (FPI) is implementing the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Project, a long-term initiative running for two and a half years in selected provinces across Zambia. This project is funded by Interlink Academy, with support from the German government.

Project coverage

The Media and Information Literacy Project is being implemented in:

Copperbelt Province

• • Mufulira

• • Ndola

• • Kitwe
    Eastern Province

• • Petauke
    Southern Province

• • Mazabuka
    Lusaka Province

• • Lusaka East

• • Lusaka West

• • Lusaka North

• • Matero

• • Mtendere

• • Kafue

• • Chongwe

Project focus areas

The project is designed to empower community members with practical knowledge on:

Cyberbullying and digital harassment
Online safety and responsible internet use
Misinformation and disinformation
Hate speech and how to counter it
Media literacy and critical thinking

Through these trainings, FPI aims to help communities become more informed, safer online, and better equipped to engage in digital spaces responsibly.

Training locations

FPI conducts Media and information literacy trainings in areas including:
Ndola, Kitwe, Mufulira, Chipata, Petauke, Lusaka West, Mutendere, Kafue, Mazabuka, and other selected locations.

For tips on media and information literacy, click here:https://fpi-zambia.org/category/media-information-literacy/
To read the brochure, click here: http://: https://fpi-zambia.org/category/mil-brochure/
And for more information from the hubs, click here:https://fpi-zambia.org/category/info-from-hubs/

We encourage community members, youth, and local leaders to take part in these trainings as we work together to build a free, informed, and safe society for all.