Tandaza
A Powerful Initiative for Democratic Leadership in Zambia’s Health Sector
Expanding Democracy into
Health and Gender Justice
Unlocking democratic participation and women’s leadership in Zambia’s health sector.
Strengthening democratic participation in health systems is increasingly important as societies face rising polarization, declining institutional trust and growing pressure on public health systems.
Project Facts
Location: Zambia
Duration: 2027–2029
Partners: NGO Aikkiya & Women in Global Health Zambia
Total Budget: 3,529,410 SEK
Sida Funding: 85%
Private Co-Financing: 15%
Private contributions unlock larger public funding for democratic development and gender equality.
The Challenge
Across the world, democratic institutions are facing declining public trust, increasing polarization and misinformation.
These trends also affect public sectors such as healthcare, where inclusive leadership and accountable governance are essential.
In Zambia, women represent nearly 70% of the health workforce, yet remain significantly underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles within health governance.
Limited access to professional networks, leadership opportunities and civic participation mechanisms reduces women’s ability to influence health policies and democratic accountability.
THE INITIATIVE
TANDAZA is a three-year initiative designed to strengthen democratic participation and accountability within Zambia’s health sector.
The project empowers women health professionals and civil society actors through:
- Civic education on democracy, human rights and the right to health
- Leadership and advocacy training for women health workers
- Dialogue platforms between civil society, health institutions and public authorities
- Support for women-led advocacy initiatives
- International knowledge exchange between civil society actors
PARTNERSHIP
Aikkiya – Voices for Peaceful Diversity
A Swedish civil society organisation working to strengthen democratic participation and peaceful coexistence.
Women in Global Health Zambia
A national organisation working to strengthen women’s leadership and gender equality in Zambia’s health sector.
EXPECTED IMPACT
The initiative contributes to:
- increased women’s participation in health governance
- stronger dialogue between civil society and public institutions
- improved accountability in health systems
- strengthened democratic participation and gender equality
In the long term, the project supports more inclusive and democratic health governance systems in Zambia.
FUNDING STRUCTURE
Total Project Budget (3 years)
3,529,410 SEK
Sida funding:
3,000,000 SEK
Private co-financing required:
529,410 SEK
Private partners therefore unlock larger public funding for democratic development.
BECOME A PARTNER
We welcome collaboration with philanthropic actors, foundations and companies committed to democracy, gender equality and resilient health systems.
Partnership contributions support:
- leadership development for women in the health sector
- democratic dialogue platforms
- strengthened civil society engagement in health governance
Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.
For more inquiries please contact >>
Kristina Rosic
Secretary General
Aikkiya – Voices for Peaceful Diversity
kristina.rosic@aikkiya.org
+46 (0)70 875 14 18