Location: Mongu & Kalabo Districts, Zambia

Focus Area: Research

Summary: Conducted socio-economic and ecological study to guide sustainable land use and inform district policy.

Details: 250 households surveyed; 40 key informant interviews; GIS mapping of farmland and wetlands.

Outcomes: District councils adopted 3 policy briefs; bylaws developed on communal grazing and wetland protection.

Budget: $55,000 (funded by a regional conservation grant).

Partners: University of Zambia; Mongu & Kalabo Councils

“When we saw the maps, we realized how much farmland we were losing to floods. Now, bylaws guide us better.” — Mwape Nasilele, Farmer

Location: Nalolo & Senanga Districts

Focus Area: SRHR

Summary: Trained youth educators to provide SRHR information and referrals in rural schools and health centers.

Details: 20 peer educators trained; 15 schools reached; mobile health talks and IEC materials distributed.

Outcomes: 1,200 students reached; 65% reported improved knowledge; 80 referrals made to clinics.

Budget: $25,000 (funded by SRHR youth innovation fund).

Partners: District Health Offices; local schools

“Now I can talk openly about menstrual health with my peers and not feel ashamed.” — Nalumino, 15, Student

Location: Kaoma District

Focus Area: Investments

Summary: Supported rural women’s groups with training, startup capital, and cooperative marketing for small enterprises.

Details: 10 women groups trained; revolving fund of $15,000 established; mentorship in bookkeeping and marketing.

Outcomes: 50 women businesses established; average monthly income increased by 40%.

Budget: $40,000 (supported by a gender equity grant).

Partners: Zambia Cooperative Federation; NGO business mentors

“My tailoring business now earns enough to pay my children’s school fees.” — Ruth Namukoko, Cooperative Member

Location: Shangombo & Kalabo Districts

Focus Area: Conservation

Summary: Introduced climate-smart farming and agroforestry practices to reduce deforestation and improve resilience.

Details: 200 farmers trained; 5,000 seedlings distributed; demo plots established.

Outcomes: 300 ha under agroforestry; crop yields improved by 25%; tree cover enhanced.

Budget: $120,000 (funded by a climate action grant).

Partners: District Forestry Office; FAO Zambia

“We used to cut trees for charcoal, but now fruit trees give us both food and income.” — Mwanza Simasiku, Farmer

Location: Western Province, Zambia

Focus Area: SRHR

Summary: Established toll-free hotline and WhatsApp platform offering SRHR information and counseling to youth.

Details: Platform launched; 4 counselors trained; awareness campaign reached 5,000 youth.

Outcomes: 1,800 hotline calls received; 500 WhatsApp counseling sessions; 200 clinic referrals.

Budget: $85,000 (supported by a youth SRHR innovation grant).

Partners: Airtel Zambia; local clinics

“I was afraid to ask questions at the clinic. The hotline gave me answers in private.” — Anonymous Beneficiary

Location: Barotse Floodplain, Senanga District

Focus Area: Conservation

Summary: Restored degraded wetland areas through community-led replanting and awareness campaigns.

Details: 100 youth trained in wetland ecology; 20 ha of reeds replanted; 4 community patrols formed.

Outcomes: 20 ha restored; bird nesting sites increased; 35% reduction in illegal reed cutting.

Budget: $95,000 (funded by international wetland conservation grant).

Partners: ZAWA; Barotse Royal Establishment

“The wetland is alive again. We see more birds, and our fishing is improving.” — Imasiku, Fisherman

Location: Mongu & Nalolo Districts, Zambia

Focus Area: Research

Summary: A participatory research project assessing the impact of climate change on rural livelihoods to inform adaptation strategies.

Details: 50 youth trained in participatory research methods; 300 households surveyed; hydrological data collected; climate adaptation options mapped.

Outcomes: 2 adaptation policy briefs developed; recommendations presented to provincial council; youth researchers gained data skills.

Budget: $60,000 (supported by Climate Research Fund).

Partners: University of Zambia; Provincial Planning Office; Climate Action NGOs

“This was my first time conducting research — now I see how data can change decisions for our villages.” — Natasha Sililo, Youth Researcher

Location: Kalabo & Kaoma Districts, Zambia

Focus Area: Investments

Summary: Supported women cooperatives to adopt renewable energy solutions (solar lamps & clean cookstoves) as microenterprises.

Details: 120 women trained in business skills; 400 solar lamps and 200 stoves distributed as startup stock; marketing fairs held.

Outcomes: 80 new women-led enterprises established; average income per woman increased by $60/month; 2,000 households gained accessgenza; Provincial Planning Office; Climate Action NGOs

“Selling solar lamps not only brings income, but it also reduces smoke in our homes. I feel empowered to lead.” — Mutinta Namakando, Women Entrepreneur