The Impact of WILD in Zambia

   Wise Intentional Leadership Development is now a household name across Zambia amongst youth and adults from various walks of life. Zambia is located in the Southern African region bordering eight countries and is predominantly a tropical region with lots of forests, water bodies, wildlife and the famous Victoria Falls.

   Zambia today boasts of a population of 18 Million (estimate) after its independence from Britain in 1964. It is a sovereign state run by a democratically-elected President who has executive powers. In 1991, the then President declared Zambia a Christian nation and it remains so. It is estimated that 75% of Zambians are professing Christians whereas 25% encompass other religions. Today, however, Zambia has seen a rise in Islam, which is spreading like wild fire and is a cause of concern. 

   Like many other countries, Zambia faces numerous challenges primarily arising from bad governance. This is true because of the John Maxwell’s saying “everything raises and falls on leadership.”  Corruption, poverty, unemployment, disease, youth delinquency, lack of basic needs such as clean drinking water, food, clothing and shelter remain a huge problem.  If all these problems are largely generated by serious leadership problems in government, the church, families and all, then WILD comes in handy. From 2001, when Mike Prom was burdened by God to come to Africa, WILD has immen ...

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