About Us

The Youth Press and Development Organization (YPDO) is a non-profit, non-governmental body registered under the Registrar of Societies of Zambia. Founded by Kebby T. Shampongo in 2003, YPDO endeavors to reduce poverty and mitigate the impact of diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria that plague the youth of Chililabombwe District, Zambia.

The organization sets out to accomplish its mission by equipping the affected youth with skills to succeed in the information age. YPDO believes that economic development and human welfare are sustainable through increased knowledge and literacy, self-reliance and empowerment. Therefore, YPDO's projects provide the tools, resources, training, and venue that allow these vulnerable segments of society to take control of their lives and work towards a brighter future.

For more information on YPDO, please continue reading and visit YPDO's website at www.ypdoz.org. We hope you will join YPDO in its quest to change lives today, and pave the way for a better tomorrow.

Our Founder

Kebby's dedication to education and community did not end there. After withdrawing from college due to financial constraints, he mobilized a group of young people to help him address the most pressing issues facing his community: poverty, unemployment, and disease. Kebby focused his efforts on empowering Chililabombwe's youth through participation and education. His early efforts, as well as those by other dedicated volunteers, led to the formation of the Youth Press and Development Organization (YPDO). Kebby and YPDO are inspiring a powerful movement to provide the youth of Chililabombwe with skills, knowledge, and opportunity.