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Daughters of the Redeemer pilot climate-smart agricultural program in Zambia
Summary
The Daughters of the Redeemer launched the Community Transformation Programme in Chibombo in 2022, supporting five villages with climate-smart farming, nutrition and WASH services; about 200 people have received hands-on training.
Content
The Daughters of the Redeemer launched the Community Transformation Programme (CTP) in Chibombo in 2022 with support from the Hilton Fund for Sisters and Cross Catholic Outreach. The initiative promotes climate-smart agricultural practices and supports five villages with agricultural mentorship, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities. It also includes food aid, educational scholarships, financial literacy and capacity building in sustainable farming. Community members and program staff report measurable improvements in crop production and household well-being.
Program details:
- The CTP was launched in 2022 with backing from the Hilton Fund for Sisters and Cross Catholic Outreach.
- The program supports five villages through agricultural mentorship, nutrition programs, and water, sanitation and hygiene activities.
- About 200 beneficiaries have taken part in hands-on training to adopt improved farming methods.
- Participants reported better crop outcomes after using manure; a recent cabbage harvest was sold at Lusaka’s Soweto Market and the proceeds were placed in a village banking fund for women.
- The program combines six interlinked components, including livelihoods, education and health, and was piloted in Chibombo.
- The model has been replicated in Lusaka and parts of Eastern Province, while challenges such as limited funding, high living costs, low technical skills and climate variability persist.
Summary:
The program has contributed to improved agricultural productivity, food security and household income through practical training, shared cultivation and village banking. Piloted in Chibombo, the approach has been replicated in Lusaka and parts of Eastern Province. Further long-term funding and broader scaling plans are undetermined at this time.
