Welcome to DISA Zambia!

DISA (Diplomatic and International Spouses Association) was founded more than 20 years ago by a group of dynamic spouses in Lusaka. At that time the organization was called DSA (Diplomatic Spouses Association). In 2015 the constitution was revised and the name was changed into DISA. Our organization is open to all expatriates in Zambia. 

We are an independent, non-profit, non-political organization with sustainable approach. DISA aims to support local projects that improve lives of women and children.

We have monthly general meetings which are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00 at Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel. These include a variety of speakers from charity projects supported by DISA as well as businesses and topics of interest to members. There is always time for members and guests to chat over refreshments kindly provided by the Southern Sun Hotel.

We have a Projects Committee which supports and liaises with projects known to DISA as well as researching and contacting new projects. They decide funds allocation and arrange project visits by DISA members.

DISA members create and organize many activities and social events which cater for all our members' interests (both men and women).

If you interested in joining DISA, please send an email to: disazambia1@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you.

In the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 26th February 2019, we elected the new Executive Committee for the year term 2019-2020.

Executive Committee members from the left: Rada Jovic (Committee member)), Barbara Harvey (Committee member), Mila van Niekerk (Treasurer), Gail van Schie (Chair of Projects), Ines de Biolley (Chairlady), Jenny Norman (Committee member), Jaana Sorsa (Secretary), Joan Cochrane (Vice Chair), Kala Iyengar (Committee member).

General Meeting April 2019

Our guest speaker in April GM, artist Quentin Allen, talking about Waterfalls of Zambia and Trees around Lusaka. Quentin Allen has lived in Zambia since the age of 2, being born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

He studied art at The Camberwell College of Arts in London. He then returned to Zambia and worked in Kitwe with ZAL Holdings. He first started working as a silversmith and jeweler. Quentin then diverted his interest from being a silversmith towards painting. He is an avid hiker filling numerous diaries with landscape sketches, then converting them into large paintings in his studio.

He has illustrated three books, one of them in collaboration with Kew Gardens. He is also co-author on two volumes of the "Guide to Little-known Waterfalls of Zambia".

Quentin's specialty has been the waterfalls of Zambia, and his paintings prestigiously hang in homes worldwide. His is also known for his famous baobab tree paintings. After his speech we spent the rest of the meeting enjoying his works.

Nigerian Cooking Class April 2019

Jane Okafor, the chef of our April cooking class, showed us how to make following Nigerian dishes: Beef Stew, Jollof Rice, Steamed Green Amaranth, Fried Plantain and Chin Chin (a sweet fried or baked snack).  Everything tasted delicious!

Thank you Jane for all your hard work and enthusiasm, and co-hostess Anna Caprile for letting us use your kitchen and enjoy a most beautiful lunch setting on your patio. You both made the class such a fun time! And last but not least, thank you all ladies participating. With seven participants we raised K1600 for DISA charities!

Jane with her steaming pots

Cooking is fun!

All hands on deck - rolling Chin Chin

The Nigerian lunch is served!