Chinese Embassy Provides K200,000 to the Esther Lungu Foundation

$200K USD

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Esther Lungu Foundation
Country	Zambia
Start Date	Apr 04, 2017
End Date	Feb 03, 2032
Duration	5,418 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`98242`

Grant Description

In April 2017, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia donated K200,000 (approx. $21,000 USD) to the Esther Lungu Foundation Trust.

The Foundation, led by First Lady Esther Lungu, provides social services and support to vulnerable women and children in Zambia. The donation was handed over by the wife of Chinese Ambassador Yang Youming.

According to a report in the Lusaka Times, the donation faced some public criticism, with Rainbow Party Secretary General Wynter Kabimba calling it a sign of potential corruption. However, the transfer itself was publicly reported and acknowledged.

📚 Sources & References

Wynter Kabimba challenges Chinese Embassy over K200,000 cash donation to Esther Lungu Foundation
Esther Lungu Foundation Trust Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.