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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 from all across the country.
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==Contributors==
''The Free Online Encyclopedia Preserving the History and Pride of Zambia''
Documenting an entire nation is no easy task! Because of that, we have a number of passionate contributors who have voluntarily come on board to gather information from various locations of the country. You too can become a contributor by simply [[:Special:RequestAccount|requesting for an account]].


==How you can get involved==
Welcome to '''Chalo Chatu''' – Zambia’s digital knowledge archive.
===Donations===


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


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


==FAQs==
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*'''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 organisations and we adopted it as a platform to deliver our content.
== 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 
 
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== 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
 
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== 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
 
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== Our Editorial Standards ==
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]]
 
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
 
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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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Chalo Chatu is a proud documentation project created by Zambians — for Zambia.
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