Prison Fellowship Zambia is a Christian Organization that works to improve the welfare of in-mates, ex-inmates and their families by advocating for a fair and effective criminal justice system in Zambia as well as proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. PFZ is a registered Non-Governmental Organization that has its headquarters in Ndola, Zambia.

PFZ’s mission is to dedicate itself to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to in-mates, ex-inmates and their families and provision of empowerment support and advocating for a fair and effective criminal justice system in Zambia. The core values of PFZ are centered on the Word of God as the guiding principle and these values are as follows: Justice and Human value, obedience to God’s Word, promotion of abundant life for all, forgiveness and reconciliation, ministry of God’s word, and unity in Christ.

Vision

A Zambia where Christian values become part of citizen’s everyday living in a just and fair society for all without discrimination.

Mission Statement

PFZ is a Christian Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to in-mates, ex-inmates and their families, provision of empowerment support and advocating

a)         To contribute to the creation of a decent life for inmates, ex-inmates and their nuclear families through promotion of human rights and Christian values

b)         To contribute to a crime free lifestyle and sustainable livelihood for inmates, ex-inmates and their families through holistic development interventions

PFZ Structure

Prison Fellowship Zambia is headed by the board of directors who come from different professional and Christian backgrounds. The board members consist of people from business, church, accounts, Zambia Prison Service and three church mother bodies. The board provides policy direction, checks and balances. The executive director oversees the day to day operations of the organization. He provides technical leadership and oversight to the projects and ensure that the implementation of the projects is of high quality.

Departments

  • Administration
  • Chaplaincy
  • Health & HIV
  • Family Support
  • Village Banking
  • Skills Training
  • Sycamore Tree project