Who We Are
Sport In Action (SIA) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) whose purpose is to improve people’s quality of life through sport and recreational activities. Founded in 1998, Sport in Action was the first Zambian sports NGO and its programs now positively impact the lives of thousands of children throughout the 12 districts in Zambia.
Sport in Action staff, supported by a team of volunteers, work towards transforming the lives of children, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds. Through education we aim to enhance young people’s knowledge in topical areas of health and life skills, with a view to developing motivation, self-development and self-reliance through social, cultural and economic empowerment.
Empowering Youth Through Sport: Orientation Training Held in Kasama and Luwingu
Young people in Kasama and Luwingu will soon have greater opportunities to participate in structured sport activities following a two day orientation training conducted by Sport in Action (SIA) in partnership with the The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Zambia. The training, held on 18 and 19 March, brought together teachers and staff from the…
Strengthening School Sports in Zambia: A Call for Structural Reform
On 19th February 2026, Sport In Action presented a submission to the Committee on Youth, Sport and Child Matters on the state of school sports in Zambia. The submission focused on one central issue. Zambia has strong policy commitments for school sport, but implementation gaps continue to limit impact. School sport is not an extracurricular…
Solar Power, Dignity, and Brighter Days at Fountain of Hope
A major step forward has been taken at Fountain of Hope, one that strengthens care, dignity, and opportunity for the young people who call the center home.With the generous support of Volunteer Zambia, Durham University, and the University of St Andrews, a new solar power system has been successfully installed at the facility. This upgrade…
FIBA and Sport In Action – Bringing Basketball to Every Community
At Sport In Action, we believe basketball can change lives. It is more than just a game. It teaches teamwork, builds confidence, and creates safe spaces for young people to grow. Last year, we received an incredible boost from FIBA through their Basketball for Good campaign when they donated basketballs to our programs. These basketballs…
12 SIA Participants To be Trained as Dance Instructors.
Sport in Action officially kicked off its first ZOCA dance fitness certification class, marking an important step in using dance and physical activity as tools for youth empowerment, skills development, and income generation. The 1st session brought together 12 programme participants who were introduced to the ZOCA dance fitness style through guided movement, choreography, and…
More Than Equipment: How Sports Kits Are Creating Safer Spaces for Young People in Lusaka
In many communities across Lusaka, childhood is shaped by realities that go far beyond play. Poverty, early pregnancy, substance abuse, and gender based violence continue to affect the wellbeing of children and young people, particularly girls. These challenges often limit access to safe spaces, positive role models, and opportunities for healthy development. At Sport in…
Five Hubsites Represent Sport in Action at YBL Closing Tournament
Sport in Action (SIA) was proudly represented at the Youth Basketball League (YBL) Closing Tournament, which ran from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December at the NAPSA Sports Complex in Lusaka, bringing together youth basketball teams from across the city. The tournament featured teams from five Sport in Action hubsites: Kuku, Kanyama, Chipata, Fountain of…
Sport in Action Welcomes Delegation from the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF)
Lusaka, Zambia – 13-11-25 Earlier today, Sport in Action (SIA) had the pleasure of welcoming its long-standing partners from the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF). The visiting delegation, comprising Susanne Hvidsten, Rune Arctander,Nicolaj Møller Jensen and Pernille Ingebrigtsen, was warmly received by the Sport in Action management team at the…
SIA CHAMPIONS INCLUSION AT THE 2025 INCLUSIVE SPORTS FESTIVAL
On 10 October 2025, Sport In Action joined partners and stakeholders at NASDEC to celebrate the 2025 Inclusive Sport Festival under the theme “Beyond Play: Inclusion Today, Leadership Tomorrow.” The festival brought together more than 500 children with diverse abilities to experience the joy of play and the power of inclusion through sport. As one…
Macron Champions Sport for Development at Sport In Action and Wallace Group’s Twentieth Anniversary Gala in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia – August 2025 — Macron, a global leader in sportswear, proudly partnered with the Wallace Group and Zambian NGO Sport In Action to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary Gala (TAG), reaffirming its commitment to sport as a driver of community development, education, and youth empowerment. Held from 4–6 August in Lusaka, TAG 2025 marked two…