NOWSPAR Information

The National Organisation for Women in Sport Physical Activity and Recreation (NOWSPAR) is a Zambian Non-Governmental Organisation established in 2006, NOWSPAR is a Zambian membership organization comprised of women and men who believe that sport, physical activity and recreation have the power to foster social change and increase an individual’s quality of life. It advocates, educates, and increases participation of women and girls in sport.NOWSPAR believes that all people should have equal access to information, education and healthy lifestyle choices. NOWSPAR aims to encourage and promote engagement of women and girls in all areas, levels and abilities of physical activity, sport and recreation for fun and excellence. The organization is reaching 2,500 unique girls every year through a sport and leadership program in schools, were girls are introduced and engaged in sport activities such as football, Netball and Volleyball. Our overall Goal is that ‘women and girls have access in all areas, levels and abilities in sport, physical activity, and recreation for fun and excellence‘. We advocate, educate, and increase participation of women and girls in sport.