Location: Chibombo & Kabwe Districts, Central Province
Focus Area: Study
Summary: Community-based surveys and ecological sampling to assess climate impacts on smallholder farmers.
Details: 250 households surveyed; rainfall & soil data collected; participatory land-use mapping.
Budget: $45,000
Outcomes: Report presented to councils; bylaws on crop rotation piloted; data shared with Ministry of Agriculture.
Partners: University of Zambia, Chibombo Council
“Our voices shaped bylaws — we now rotate crops with confidence.” — Mutinta Simasiku, Farmer
Location: Serenje & Mkushi Districts, Central Province
Focus Area: SRHR
Summary: Mobile clinics delivering SRH education and services in rural schools and markets.
Details: 10 mobile outreaches; 18 peer educators trained; 2,000 condoms distributed.
Budget: $70,000
Outcomes: 2,300 youth reached; STI testing uptake increased by 55%.
Partners: Serenje District Health Office; UNFPA Zambia
“The mobile clinic was the first time I accessed safe SRH services in my village.” — Leah Bwalya, Student
Location: Kabwe & Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province
Focus Area: SRHR
Summary: A mobile platform for SRHR awareness, anonymous Q&A, and peer-led discussion.
Details: 1 app developed; 40 peer moderators trained; SRHR resources uploaded.
Budget: $120,000
Outcomes: 4,800 active users in 6 months; 82% report improved SRHR knowledge.
Partners: ZICTA; youth groups in Kabwe
“Now I can ask questions privately and get trusted answers.” — John Chanda, App User
Location: Kabwe, Central Province
Focus Area: Capital
Summary: Training and seed grants for youth-led agribusiness enterprises.
Details: 25 youth trained in agribusiness management; 12 microgrants awarded.
Budget: $95,000
Outcomes: 8 startups generating income; 35 new jobs created.
Partners: Kabwe Cooperative Union; Zambia Agribusiness Hub
“I turned my poultry idea into a business employing 2 others.” — Joseph Zulu, Beneficiary
Location: Mkushi & Kapiri Mposhi, Central Province
Focus Area: Capital
Summary: Solar installation vocational training for unemployed youth.
Details: 40 youth trained; 15 toolkits distributed.
Budget: $80,000
Outcomes: 30 employed in energy sector; 10 started solar businesses.
Partners: Renewable Energy Association Zambia; Serenje Technical College
“I now install solar systems and support my siblings.” — Maria Liywalii, Graduate
Location: Mkushi & Chibombo, Central Province
Focus Area: Preservation
Summary: Tree planting and water-source rehabilitation.
Details: 10,000 seedlings planted; 2 borehole catchments restored; 30 youth patrols formed.
Budget: $90,000
Outcomes: 40 hectares restored; improved water retention; biodiversity improved.
Partners: Forestry Department; Traditional Leaders
“We see streams flowing again where they once dried.” — Buleya Mundia, Farmer
Location: Kabwe, Central Province
Focus Area: Preservation
Summary: Annual youth festival showcasing culture, biodiversity, and conservation awareness.
Details: 500 youth participants; 8 eco-clubs launched in schools.
Budget: $25,000
Outcomes: Increased youth awareness; 5 schools integrated conservation into extracurriculars.
Partners: Kabwe Municipal Council; WWF Zambia
“Through drama, we learned why preserving forests matters to our culture.” — Namukolo Chinyama, Student