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Our Activities

Transforming Lives Through Impactful Initiatives

Our Impactful Activities

Community Livelihood & Climate-Smart Farming

Location: Kalomo District, Zambia

Summary: Empowered 150 smallholder farmers with sustainable farming techniques, market linkages, and financial literacy.

Details: $120,000 grant; 150 farmers trained; 3 cooperatives formed.

Outcomes: Household incomes rose by 25%; maize yields improved by 40%.

Testimonial: “Before, I sold maize at low prices. Now we bulk-sell through our cooperative and earn better.” — Mubanga, Farmer

Youth-Led SRHR Outreach Clubs

Location: Livingstone District

Summary: Established peer-led SRHR education clubs in rural schools.

Details: $35,000 grant; 12 youth educators trained; 6 clubs formed.

Outcomes: 70% rise in SRHR knowledge; drop in early pregnancy cases.

Testimonial: “We now talk about reproductive health openly at school. I feel in control of my future.” — Agness, Peer Educator

Rural Education Barriers Study

Location: Southern Province

Summary: Explored challenges affecting rural secondary school access.

Details: $20,000 grant; 300 households surveyed.

Outcomes: Informed new bursary scheme; policy recommendations adopted.

Testimonial: “We told our stories of walking 15km to school. Now, leaders are responding.” — Emmanuel, Student

Biodiversity Protection & Tree Planting

Location: Zimba District

Summary: Reforestation and youth-led biodiversity patrols.

Details: $100,000 grant; 25,000 trees planted; 5 patrol groups.

Outcomes: 80 ha restored; wildlife sightings increased by 30%.

Testimonial: “I planted trees and now patrol weekly. Our forest is coming back.” — Lusungu, Volunteer

Microenterprise Support for Rural Women

Location: Monze District

Summary: Empowered rural women with microfinance, training, and mentorship.

Details: $50,000 grant; 40 women received start-up capital.

Outcomes: 30 businesses launched; average income grew by 18%.

Testimonial: “With the loan, I expanded my poultry business. Now I provide for my family.” — Mary, Entrepreneur

Wildlife Coexistence & Anti-Snaring Campaign

Location: Livingstone & Kazungula

Summary: Reduced human-wildlife conflict and snaring through awareness and fencing.

Details: $75,000 grant; 300 snares removed; 100 households fenced.

Outcomes: Snaring reduced by 25%; crop raids decreased.

Testimonial: “The fence protects our maize and we live with elephants safely.” — Mwila, Farmer