01 / READING & WRITING
Inspire young writers
Encourage stronger reading and writing habits among young people.
Write4Zambia • 2027 competition
Our stories.
Our Zambia.
In 2027, it is time to make your mark. Tell the stories of our identity, history, background and lifestyles, and help preserve what makes us Zambian.
ONE NATION. MANY STORIES.16–35 yearsYoung Zambian storytellers
116 districtsA nationwide invitation
Free to enterParticipation without fees
About Write4Zambia
A nation's story begins with its people.
Write 4 Zambia brings young people into the telling of Zambia's story. From family memories and local traditions to the places, people and ideas that shape our lives, every community has something to share.
Listen to older generations. Explore your community. Put your discoveries into words, so that what we know today can be carried into tomorrow.
“The greatest and first lesson in education and development must be about our identity.”
Our objectives
More than a writing competition.
A shared commitment to learning, heritage, inclusion and the future of Zambia.
02 / OUR HISTORY
Record Zambia's story
Build an inventory of our history through writing, conversation and social interaction.
03 / GENERATIONS
Learn from our elders
Help young people capture stories and details from older generations.
04 / ONE ZAMBIA
Celebrate a diverse nation
Tell Zambia's story in one diverse voice, in the spirit of One Zambia, One Nation.
05 / OUR ENVIRONMENT
Protect our natural world
Advance environmental protection and climate justice through stories about nature, livelihoods and responsibility.
06 / OUR HERITAGE
Safeguard what we inherit
Promote Zambia's natural and cultural heritage through public acknowledgement and shared knowledge.
07 / PUBLIC CONVERSATION
Bring everyone into the story
Invite national contributions through radio, television, websites and social media.
08 / UNITY & PEACE
Build connections
Promote peace, love, reconciliation, collaboration and unity across tribes, backgrounds and aspirations.
09 / EDUCATION
Make learning matter
Promote education for everyone, with particular attention to opportunities for girls and women.
The stories we explore
Many perspectives. A shared identity.
Explore the thematic areas that connect our history to awareness, change and empowerment.
- National heritage, culture & tourism
- Environment & climate management
- Youth proactive participation
- Gender equality, women & girls
- Indigenous innovation & entrepreneurship
- Development of Zambia's history
- Liberation & independence
- Co-existence, peace & unity
- Inter-tribe & inter-region appreciation and collaboration
Participation
Your story has a place here.
The programme welcomes Zambians aged 16 to 35 from across the country, with no additional qualifications required. Participation is free.
2027 competition • Entries open 1 August 2027
01 / DISCOVER
Find a story worth telling
Explore your identity, history, community or way of life. Speak with people who can help you understand it.
02 / WRITE
Make it your own
Write your account with care. Where useful, include photos, audio or video, and acknowledge the sources of your story.
03 / PREPARE
Include your details
Add your name, occupation and district of residence. Send your story by email, WhatsApp or post between 1 August and 30 September 2027.
Postal mail
Write 4 Zambia, P.O. Box 34742, Lusaka, Zambia
Assessment & recognition
A good story goes beyond polished writing.
Stories are assessed for originality, relevance, interest, research and the effort put into telling them. The programme recognises that participants have different levels of exposure, education and experience.
The validity of the story matters more than the sophistication of its writing. Entries are numbered and reviewed by a team of adjudicators.
What does the programme recognise?
The programme describes cash prizes, scholarships and e-Certificates of Participation. Specific awards and conditions will be announced for each competition cycle.
Can I include the people who helped me?
Yes. Writers are encouraged to acknowledge story sources, such as a grandmother, uncle, headman, local councillor or another community member.
Will the public be able to read the stories?
Selected stories will be prepared for public exhibition after entries close on 30 September 2027, leading into the October celebration programme.
The Write4Zambia programme introductionWatch on YouTube ↗
Stories beyond the page
Written. Spoken. Shared.
Write4Zambia connects storytelling with television, radio, websites and social media. Its 2027 awareness programme brings thematic learning into text, audio and video.
Master Chimbala Media produces, promotes and manages the programme. Crown TV is identified as its lead host and broadcaster.
The 2027 programme plans three television episodes per week during August and September, followed by October showcases and celebrations.
Collaborations & partnerships
Help Zambia tell its story.
Support a programme that puts young voices, shared heritage and national learning at its heart.
- Media management
- Productions & publications
- Broadcasting & publicity
- Operations & communication
- Prizes for winners
- Events & activities
Programme calendar
Your 2027 competition calendar.
July prepares the ground. August and September bring the stories together. October celebrates Zambia and the achievements of its storytellers.
July to October 2027
July 2027
Final setup, partnerships & mobilisation
1 August 2027
Publicity campaign & entries open
August–September 2027
Write4Zambia TV shows — three episodes planned weekly
August–September 2027
Stories media features
September 2027
Readers’ acknowledgements
30 September 2027
Entries close
1–15 October 2027
Adjudication & selection
16–23 October 2027
Exhibition of summarised stories
October 2027
Celebration of partners & shared achievements
24 October 2027
Independence celebration & grand finale awards
Stay connected
Every conversation
can start a story.
For programme enquiries, participation guidance and opportunities to collaborate, get in touch with Write4Zambia.
Postal mail
Write 4 Zambia, P.O. Box 34742, Lusaka, Zambia