Location
Sesheke and Sioma Districts.
Sesheke and Sioma Districts. • Children and Youth Climate Resilient Project
Children and Youth Climate Resilient Project
Partners
Embassy of Ireland / Save the Children
Status
Inactive
About This Project
The Children and Youth Climate Resilience Project is implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation with support from Save the Children and funding from the Embassy of Ireland.
The project focuses on improving education and awareness on climate change among children and youth, enabling them to understand, respond to, and adapt to the effects of climate change.
By building knowledge and practical skills, the project empowers young people to take an active role in addressing environmental challenges within their schools and communities.
Partners and Support
The project is funded by the Embassy of Ireland and implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation in partnership with Save the Children.
Project Locations
Western Province
- Sesheke District
- Sioma District
Key Objectives
Improving education and awareness on climate change among children and youth
Building the capacity of learners and youth as agents of change
Strengthening community resilience to climate-related shocks
Promoting sustainable environmental practices at school and community level
Encouraging youth participation in climate action and decision-making
Key Activities
Climate Education and Awareness
The project promotes climate education in schools and communities to improve understanding of climate change and its impacts.
Learners and youth are equipped with knowledge and practical skills to respond to environmental challenges and adopt sustainable practices.
Capacity Building for Agents of Change
The project builds the capacity of learners and youth to act as agents of change within their schools and communities.
A total of 12 schools and 5 communities are actively engaged, where participants lead awareness activities and promote positive environmental practices.
Community Engagement
The project extends into communities to ensure that knowledge and practices are shared beyond schools.
This approach strengthens collective action and supports wider adoption of climate-resilient practices.
Project Impact
3,600
School children supported through emergency school feeding programmes.
3,200
Children and youth trained on climate resilience and environmental conservation.
1,000
Vulnerable households supported with climate-resilient agriculture training.
544
Youth and 655 women trained in climate adaptation and sustainable livelihoods.
9
Community disaster risk reduction committees established or strengthened.
12
Schools engaged in climate education and environmental club activities.
Thousands of community members reached through climate awareness campaigns and radio dialogues.