About YOZA
Youths Of Zambia Alive (YOZA) is a youth dance and drama troupe from Lusaka, Zambia. Their mission: “Empowering our generation through art and skill.” Through theatre, drama, and dance, YOZA performs about drug abuse, stigma, and teenage pregnancy, and stays active in communities.
Based in Lusaka
A youth dance and drama troupe from Lusaka, Zambia
Official DEC Partner
Partnered with the Drug Enforcement Commission of Zambia supporting drug prevention, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment
Growing Community
The group continues to grow, especially with girls joining
What We Do
Theatre, Drama & Dance
Theatre, drama, and dance performances about drug abuse, stigma, and teenage pregnancy.
School Visits
Visiting schools to share YOZA’s work with students.
Creative Skills Training
Creative skills training and workshops.
Public Campaigns & Outreach
Public campaigns, public awareness events, and community outreach, including performances on radio and TV.
Our Journey
2019
Rehearsals of their debut play, “Amaka” (their first play).
2022
They performed for the Minister of Religious Affairs (Hon. Godfridah Sumaili in her capacity as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Abuse).
2025
Their three-year DEC partnership officially began, and they joined the Inter-Agency Committee on drugs (through the DEC) as a partner organisation.
Drug Enforcement Commission Partnership
YOZA is an official partner of the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) of Zambia, supporting drug prevention, rehabilitation, and youth empowerment.
Our Partners
Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC)
Drug Enforcement Commission of Zambia — official partner
Anti-Drug Ambassadors (ADA)
The Drug Enforcement Commission’s Anti-Drug Ambassadors initiative
Hot FM
Partner
Rotary Club
Partner
Media & Community Work
Public campaigns, public awareness events, and community outreach — including performances on radio and TV.
YOZA troupe performance
Radio & TV Appearances
YOZA’s community outreach includes performances on radio and TV.
Community Outreach
Theatre, drama, and dance performances, school visits, and creative skills workshops — YOZA continues to be active in communities.
Public Events
Public campaigns and public awareness events, alongside partners including the DEC, ADA, Hot FM, and Rotary Club.
Gallery
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Watch
The YOZA troupe in rehearsal and performance.
Come See Us. Join the Movement.
YOZA is a youth dance and drama troupe from Lusaka, empowering our generation through art and skill. Come and see us perform, cheer us on, and join us — you’re welcome here.
We’d love to see you there.