Location
Lukulu District
Lukulu District • The Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project
The Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project
Partners
Egmont Trust
Status
Active
About This Project
The Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project is implemented in Lukulu District of Western Province, Zambia, in partnership with Egmont Trust.
The project focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) by strengthening community resilience to climate change and improving food, income, and nutrition security.
In response to high levels of food insecurity, the project adopts a group-based approach that combines sustainable livelihood training, financial inclusion, and community support systems to improve household wellbeing.
Partners and Support
The project is implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation in partnership with Egmont Trust.
Project Locations
Western Province
- Lukulu
Key Objectives
Improving food, income, and nutrition security for vulnerable households
Strengthening climate-resilient livelihood practices
Supporting women, youth, and persons with disabilities with income-generating activities
Promoting financial inclusion through savings groups
Enhancing community resilience through skills development and knowledge sharing
Key Activities
Sustainable Livelihoods Training
The project provides training in chicken rearing and nutritional gardening to 300 beneficiaries organised in 15 women’s groups.
Participants are supported to grow crops such as cabbage, rape, tomatoes, impwa, and okra, improving both household nutrition and income.
Poultry Production
Each group received 30 chickens, contributing to a total of 450 chickens distributed.
Through improved management and support, the poultry stock increased to 1,679 chickens, with 1,260 sold, generating a total income of K148,840.
Some groups reinvested their earnings into other livelihood activities such as goat rearing and small businesses.
Savings and Financial Inclusion
The project established savings groups to support financial stability and income management.
A total of K90,570 was saved across all groups, enabling members to reinvest in businesses, pay school fees, and meet household needs.
Health and Nutrition Awareness
The project integrated training in HIV/AIDS awareness and nutrition to strengthen overall household wellbeing.
Participants shared knowledge within their communities, promoting healthier practices and improved food utilisation.
Market Linkages
Through partnerships with local stakeholders and the private sector, the project facilitated market access for poultry and agricultural produce, creating sustainable income opportunities.
Project Impact
300
Vulnerable beneficiaries supported across 15 women’s groups
450
Chickens distributed, growing to 1,679 through project support
1,260
Chickens sold, generating K148,840 in income
K90,570 saved through community savings groups
Increased adoption of nutritional gardening and diversified food production
Improved household income, enabling investments in education, housing, and small businesses