Government and Local Authorities
ZRST works closely with:
Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA)
Zambia Police Service
Lusaka City Council and other local authorities
Ministries of Health, Transport & Logistics, Local Government & Rural Development, and Education
These partnerships ensure government ownership, policy alignment and sustainability of interventions.
UN, International NGOs and Research Partners
ZRST collaborates with:
UNDP, UN Road Safety Fund, UNEP and WHO
International NGOs such as Total Energies Foundation, Puma Energies Foundation, Vital Strategies, the FIA Foundation, Amend, AB InBev Foundation/Zambian Breweries. etc
Global Alliance of Road Safety NGOs and other regional networks
AfroSAFE – EU Horizon Europe Project
ZRST is a national partner in the EU-funded AfroSAFE project, which promotes the Safe System approach across African countries. In this role, ZRST:
Contributes local knowledge and implementation experience from Zambia
Engages with universities and international experts
Helps prepare for the AfroSAFE 2026 conference in Lusaka, focused on “building sustainable road safety systems for Africa”
This global positioning allows ZRST to bring best practice into Zambia and share Zambian experience with the region.
VALUE PROPOSITION FOR PARTNERS (2026–2030)
ZRST offers donors, foundations, companies and government institutions:
Impact: Focus on high-risk sites and vulnerable road users where each dollar invested has strong health and social returns.
Safe System Alignment: Direct contribution to UN Decade of Action goals, the National Strategy and UNDP investment case priorities.
Dual Strength: Capacity to both influence policy (e.g. 30 km/h law) and deliver on-the-ground interventions.
Partnership Platform: Ability to connect government, private sector, UN agencies, academia and communities.
Accountability: Transparent financial management, professional reporting and evidence-based decision-making.
By partnering with ZRST, stakeholders can achieve both immediate life-saving outcomes and long-term systemic change in Zambia’s road safety.
Contact:
Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST)
No. 10, Woodlands, Lusaka
Tel: +260 961 475 610
Email:
in**@za***************.org
Website: www.zambianroadsafety.org
