Location: Kitwe & Ndola, Copperbelt Province

Focus Area: Investments

Summary: Supported youth entrepreneurs through cooperative incubation, business skills training, and seed grants.

Details: 40 youth trained in entrepreneurship; 15 business start-ups supported with micro-grants; mentorship sessions with local business leaders.

Budget: $75,000 (funded by a regional SME development grant).

Outcomes: 15 enterprises launched; 120 jobs created; average youth income rose by 35%.

Partners: Copperbelt University Business School; District Cooperative Union.

Testimonial: “Through this program, I started a tailoring business. I now employ 3 others — we feel empowered.” — Loveness Chanda, Youth Entrepreneur

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Location: Lufwanyama District, Copperbelt Province

Focus Area: Exploration

Summary: Conducted evidence-based research on household nutrition and maternal health to guide interventions.

Details: 300 households surveyed; nutrition mapping conducted; policy briefs produced for district council.

Budget: $40,000 (supported by a health research grant).

Outcomes: Recommendations adopted by council; nutrition-sensitive farming bylaws introduced.

Partners: University of Zambia School of Public Health; Lufwanyama District Health Office.

Testimonial: “I never realized poor diets were causing stunting in our children — this study opened our eyes.” — Mary Mumba, Community Mother

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Location: Chingola & Mufulira, Copperbelt Province

Focus Area: Sexual Rights

Summary: Peer-led SRHR education targeting adolescents and young women in mining settlements.

Details: 20 peer educators trained; outreach in 8 schools and 5 community hubs; dignity kits distributed to 800 girls.

Budget: $65,000 (donor-funded SRHR youth grant).

Outcomes: 2,000 adolescents reached; 70% reported improved SRHR knowledge; menstrual hygiene improved.

Partners: Chingola District Health Office; local schools.

Testimonial: “Before, I was too shy to ask questions. Now I know my rights and can make informed choices.” — Thandiwe Banda, Peer Club Member

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Location: Kafue District (Copperbelt / Lusaka border)

Focus Area: Habitat Management

Summary: Rehabilitated degraded wetland areas and trained communities in sustainable fishing.

Details: 20 ha restored with indigenous species; fish sanctuaries created; 50 households trained in eco-friendly practices.

Budget: $120,000 (environmental conservation grant).

Outcomes: Fish stocks increased by 25%; wetland biodiversity improved; 50 households gained sustainable livelihoods.

Partners: Department of Fisheries; Kafue District Council.

Testimonial: “Our fishing was declining every year — now we see more fish and our children will benefit too.” — Moses Kapasa, Fisherman

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Location: Mpongwe District, Copperbelt Province

Focus Area: Investments & Habitat Management

Summary: Established a women-led beekeeping cooperative with training, hive kits, and market support.

Details: 25 women trained; 100 hives distributed; first honey harvest sold locally and to Lusaka buyers.

Budget: $55,000 (green enterprise fund).

Outcomes: Cooperative established; $10,500 revenue from first sales; household incomes rose by 30%.

Partners: Local Cooperative Union; Forestry Department.

Testimonial: “For the first time, I can pay school fees using money I earned myself.” — Mutinta Namakando, Cooperative Chairlady

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Location: Kalulushi District, Copperbelt Province

Focus Area: Exploration & Habitat Management

Summary: Introduced conservation farming and organic fertilizer use to increase resilience.

Details: 200 smallholder farmers trained; demo plots established; soil and yield monitoring conducted.

Budget: $30,000 (agriculture adaptation grant).

Outcomes: Maize yields rose by 25%; fertilizer costs reduced by 40%; 200 farmers adopted CSA practices.

Partners: Zambia Agriculture Research Institute; local chiefs.

Testimonial: “We used to depend on expensive fertilizer. Now, organic methods give us better harvests.” — Peter Mwape, Smallholder Farmer

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Location: Copperbelt & Northern Province (pilot extension)

Focus Area: Sexual Rights

Summary: Established a toll-free SRHR hotline offering advice via SMS, WhatsApp, and calls.

Details: Hotline staffed by 5 counselors; reached 3,500 youth in 6 months; digital campaigns run on social media.

Budget: $95,000 (SRHR innovation grant).

Outcomes: 3,500 youth accessed SRHR services; stigma reduced; improved referral systems to clinics.

Partners: District Health Offices; mobile network provider.

Testimonial: “I could ask questions privately without fear. The hotline made me feel safe and informed.” — Emmanuel Phiri, 19-year-old Beneficiary

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