Location
Lukulu District
Lukulu District • Strengthening Vulnerable Households’ Resilience Capacity
Strengthening Vulnerable Households’ Resilience Capacity
Partners
Egmont Trust
Status
Active
About This Project
The Strengthening Vulnerable Households’ Resilience Capacity project is a community-driven initiative implemented in Lukulu District of Western Province, Zambia. The project addresses the interconnected challenges of climate change, food insecurity, poverty, and poor nutrition among vulnerable households.
Many rural households in Lukulu face persistent food insecurity, with limited access to diverse livelihoods and increasing vulnerability to climate shocks such as drought. High levels of poverty and malnutrition, particularly among women and vulnerable groups, further weaken household resilience.
The project was designed to strengthen resilience through integrated interventions in climate-smart agriculture, livelihoods, and nutrition, enabling households to better cope with shocks and improve their overall wellbeing.
Partners and Support
The project is implemented by Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF) with financial support from Egmont Trust. It is delivered in collaboration with district government departments, including Agriculture, Health, Community Development, and the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), as well as community-based volunteers and local leaders to ensure sustainability and local ownership.
Project Locations
Western Province
- Lukulu
Key Objectives
Promoting climate-smart and drought-resilient agricultural practices
Strengthening alternative livelihoods and financial inclusion
Improving nutrition and dietary diversity among vulnerable households
Key Activities
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Households were trained in climate adaptation strategies and supported with drought-tolerant crops such as maize, sorghum, cassava, and millet. Improved farming practices were promoted to enhance productivity and resilience.
Livelihoods and Financial Inclusion
Women’s savings groups were formed and strengthened through training in financial literacy, business skills, and digital finance. These groups supported income generation, savings mobilisation, and improved household financial management.
Nutrition and Food Security
The project delivered nutrition education and cooking demonstrations using locally available foods to improve dietary diversity. Food and seed fairs were also conducted to promote knowledge exchange and access to resilient crops.
Community Engagement and Capacity Building
The project worked closely with government departments and community structures to strengthen local capacity, ensuring continued support for households beyond the project period.
Project Impact
300
Households supported with agriculture, livelihoods, and nutrition interventions
300
Women trained in climate adaptation, financial literacy, and business skills
100% adoption of drought-tolerant crop production among participating households
Improved crop yields, with farmers producing between 3 to 15 bags of maize
Over ZMW 132,000 saved across women’s savings groups, strengthening financial resilience
Increased household income through small-scale businesses and diversified livelihoods
Improved dietary diversity and reduction in malnutrition through nutrition education and cooking demonstrations
Enhanced participation of women in household decision-making and economic activities
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