Kids of Kabwe - The World's Most Polluted Town

Aim

We're fighting 4 the Kids of Kabwe, to raise international awareness, fight for accountability & call for urgent action to protect the kids.

Kabwe, Zambia is often described as the most polluted town on Earth.

For decades, a lead mine dominated the town. When it closed in 1994, it left behind 6.5 million tonnes of toxic waste - poisoning the land, water, and air.

Today, the legacy of that pollution lives on in Kabwe’s children.

More than 100,000 women and children are believed to be affected by lead poisoning.

 A generation at risk

Children in Kabwe are growing up surrounded by toxic dust that blows through their homes, contaminates their water, and settles on the food they eat.

Lead poisoning is devastating, especially for young children. It can:

• Damage the developing brain and nervous system 
• Cause seizures, coma, and even death 
• Lead to lifelong learning disabilities and behavioural challenges 

This isn’t a past disaster.  It’s happening right now.

Justice delayed, lives damaged

 While governments, corporations, and courts argue over responsibility, families in Kabwe are left to deal with the consequences.

The children of Kabwe are still waiting for:

• Proper clean-up of toxic waste 
• Medical support and intervention 
• Accountability from those responsible 

They cannot afford to wait any longer.

 Why we’re raising funds

 This campaign is about action and accountability.

We are building a fund to:

• Raise international awareness of the crisis 
• Amplify the voices of Kabwe’s children and families 
• Support advocacy efforts to hold corporations and governments to account 
• Push for urgent clean-up and long-term solutions 

How You Can Help

The Kids of Kabwe deserve a safe, healthy future.

Your support will help bring global attention to this crisis - and apply pressure where it’s needed most.

For more information about the campaign can be found here: https://actsa.org/justice-for-the-mining-community-of-kabwe/

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 4th August 2026 at 9:08am