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
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
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
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
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
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