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'''''[[Chalo Chatu]]''''' is a free online collaborative encyclopedia by the [[Chalo Chatu Foundation]]. Launched on 1 June 2016, the website aims to be a knowledge hub that will preserve the History and Pride of [[Zambia]]. We are a non-profit organisation and content on this website is contributed by volunteers.
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==Writers and contributors==
''The Free Online Encyclopedia Preserving the History and Pride of Zambia''
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Documenting an entire nation is no easy task! Because of that, we have a number of passionate writers and contributors who have voluntarily come on board to gather information from various locations of the country.


Refer to the section below on how you too can contribute and help build this encyclopedia for this generation, and the generations to come.
Welcome to '''Chalo Chatu''' – Zambia’s digital knowledge archive.


==How you can get involved==
We are a professionally curated encyclopedia dedicated to documenting and preserving the events, people, institutions, culture, and developments that shape Zambia — past and present.


===Become a writer/contributor===
Our mission is simple: 
# Are you passionate about documenting Zambia? Good! You can join our team of volunteers and help this website grow. Simply '''[[:Special:RequestAccount|request for an account]]''' and we will be happy to have you on board as a contributor!
'''To preserve the History and Pride of Zambia through accurate, structured, and verifiable documentation.'''
# Or, if all you want to do is send us a piece of information that you feel would be of interest to society, feel free to e-mail it to us at <big>contribute@chalochatu.org</big>.


You can think of a topic to write about, or check through our '''[[:Special:WantedPages|list of wanted pages]]'''.
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===Donations===
== What Makes Us Different ==
Chalo Chatu is a highly-efficient non-profit project driven by a dedicated team of volunteers from all across Zambia. You can help support our efforts by making donations towards:
Chalo Chatu is not a blog. It is not a wiki that anyone can edit. 
It is a secure platform operated by a vetted team of editors, field researchers, and documenters who:
* Follow strict editorial policies
* Validate sources — including oral history and verified government communications
* Record events as they happen
* Maintain neutrality, accuracy, and professional standards


*'''Technology: ''Servers, bandwidth, maintenance, development''.''' To support our rapidly growing website and vast information, Chalo Chatu runs on a large server that comes with high monthly and yearly costs.
We combine:
* Encyclopedic precision 
* Community-informed narratives 
* Zambia’s oral traditions 
* Real-time documentation of current events 


*'''Projects''': In order to research and gather information on various topics from all parts of the country, we incur logistical costs such as travel and internet bandwidth. The project currently does not have its own equipment and has been relying on individual volunteers to use their own equipment, such as computers and cameras, to gather information. This has, however, proven difficult for those that don't have their own.
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==Contact us==
== What We Document ==
For general enquiries and information, you can reach us by e-mail on <big>bwanji@chalochatu.org</big>
We publish encyclopedic entries on:
* Zambian political figures, civil servants, and traditional leaders
* Historic sites, wars, disasters, protests, and elections
* Zambian schools, health facilities, compounds, churches, and districts
* Cultural practices, festivals, songs, and oral history
* Sports, arts, and innovation across Zambia
* Government programmes, national milestones, and reforms


You can also connect with us on our social media channels:
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*[http://www.twitter.com/chalochatu '''Twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/chalochatu]
== Why It Matters ==
*[http://www.facebook.com/chalochatu '''Facebook''': http://www.facebook.com/chalochatu]
Too much of Zambia’s knowledge exists only in memories, WhatsApp posts, or unrecorded history.
*[http://www.instagram.com/chalochatu '''Instagram''': http://www.instagram.com/chalochatu]
We believe the nation deserves:
* A digital archive for future generations
* Locally-driven historical preservation
* A reliable reference written by Zambians, for Zambia and the world


''Stay updated with our daily posts and conversations by following our hashtag <big>#ChaloChatu</big> on all our social media channels.''
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==FAQs==
== Our Editorial Standards ==
*'''Is anyone free to post and edit content?''' Yes. Chalo Chatu is built by people who have the passion to document the country and preserve our history for generations to come. Anyone can [[:Special:RequestAccount|request for an account]] and become a contributor.
Chalo Chatu follows a controlled editorial model. 
Our work is guided by strict policies:
* [[Chalo Chatu:Editorial Policy|Editorial Policy]]
* [[Chalo Chatu:Content Inclusion Guidelines|Content Inclusion Guidelines]]
* [[Chalo Chatu:Oral History Protocol Pack|Oral History Protocol Pack]]
* [[Chalo Chatu:File Upload and Metadata Policy|File Upload and Metadata Policy]]


*'''Can I suggest a topic?''' Yes, you can suggest notable topics. Our team will research and make the information available on our website within the shortest possible time. You can send your suggestions to ''bwanji@chalochatu.org'' or via our social media channels listed in the '''Contact us''' section above.
We transparently label articles with:
*<code><nowiki>{{Verified source}}</nowiki></code> – for fully referenced material 
* <code><nowiki>{{Oral history}}</nowiki></code> – for community-validated testimony 
* <code><nowiki>{{Developing article}}</nowiki></code> – for events still unfolding


*'''Why does your website look like Wikipedia?''' That's because Wikipedia runs on a free open-source software called MediaWiki. The software is used by thousands of individuals and organisations to build ''wikis'' and knowledge bases. And because of its flexibility and effectiveness, we adopted it as a tool to build our encyclopedia.
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== Who Uses Chalo Chatu ==
* Researchers, students, and educators
* Journalists and documentary producers
* Historians and cultural custodians
* The Wikimedia movement (as a growing reliable source)
 
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== Join the Mission ==
You can support the Chalo Chatu project by:
* Donating open-license images or historical content
* Recommending people or events worth documenting
* Volunteering (upon vetting) as a contributor or researcher
* Partnering as an archive, institution, or cultural organisation
 
Contact: '''bwanji@chalochatu.org'''
Social Media: [https://www.facebook.com/ChaloChatu Facebook] | [https://twitter.com/ChaloChatu X/Twitter] 
 
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''Chalo Chatu is Zambia’s encyclopedia. Not for opinions. Not for politics. For the record.''
 
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Latest revision as of 19:11, 7 August 2025


The Free Online Encyclopedia Preserving the History and Pride of Zambia

Welcome to Chalo Chatu – Zambia’s digital knowledge archive.

We are a professionally curated encyclopedia dedicated to documenting and preserving the events, people, institutions, culture, and developments that shape Zambia — past and present.

Our mission is simple: To preserve the History and Pride of Zambia through accurate, structured, and verifiable documentation.

What Makes Us Different

Chalo Chatu is not a blog. It is not a wiki that anyone can edit. It is a secure platform operated by a vetted team of editors, field researchers, and documenters who:

  • Follow strict editorial policies
  • Validate sources — including oral history and verified government communications
  • Record events as they happen
  • Maintain neutrality, accuracy, and professional standards

We combine:

  • Encyclopedic precision
  • Community-informed narratives
  • Zambia’s oral traditions
  • Real-time documentation of current events

What We Document

We publish encyclopedic entries on:

  • Zambian political figures, civil servants, and traditional leaders
  • Historic sites, wars, disasters, protests, and elections
  • Zambian schools, health facilities, compounds, churches, and districts
  • Cultural practices, festivals, songs, and oral history
  • Sports, arts, and innovation across Zambia
  • Government programmes, national milestones, and reforms

Why It Matters

Too much of Zambia’s knowledge exists only in memories, WhatsApp posts, or unrecorded history. We believe the nation deserves:

  • A digital archive for future generations
  • Locally-driven historical preservation
  • A reliable reference written by Zambians, for Zambia and the world

Our Editorial Standards

Chalo Chatu follows a controlled editorial model. Our work is guided by strict policies:

We transparently label articles with:

  • {{Verified source}} – for fully referenced material
  • {{Oral history}} – for community-validated testimony
  • {{Developing article}} – for events still unfolding

Who Uses Chalo Chatu

  • Researchers, students, and educators
  • Journalists and documentary producers
  • Historians and cultural custodians
  • The Wikimedia movement (as a growing reliable source)

Join the Mission

You can support the Chalo Chatu project by:

  • Donating open-license images or historical content
  • Recommending people or events worth documenting
  • Volunteering (upon vetting) as a contributor or researcher
  • Partnering as an archive, institution, or cultural organisation

Contact: bwanji@chalochatu.org Social Media: Facebook | X/Twitter

Chalo Chatu is Zambia’s encyclopedia. Not for opinions. Not for politics. For the record.

Chalo Chatu is a proud documentation project created by Zambians — for Zambia.

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