Location: Livingstone & Kazungula, Southern Province
Focus Area: Analysis
Summary: Household and school-based study on barriers to youth access in health and education.
Details: 250 households surveyed; 4 FGDs held; district validation meeting conducted.
Outcomes: Findings informed Kazungula District Council’s youth strategy and improved education bursary targeting.
Budget: $35,000
Partners: University of Zambia (Education Dept.); Kazungula Council
“I shared how we struggle to stay in school. Seeing leaders listen made me hopeful.” — Mwaka, Student
Location: Livingstone, Zimba & Kalomo, Southern Province
Focus Area: Sexual Health
Summary: Peer-to-peer sexual and reproductive health outreach.
Details: 18 youth peer educators trained; 6 rural school clubs formed; 1,000 learners reached.
Outcomes: 65% increase in SRHR knowledge; referrals created with local health posts.
Budget: $28,000
Partners: Southern Province Health Office; rural schools
“Before, I couldn’t talk about these topics. Now I lead discussions in my club.” — Tandiwe, Peer Educator
Location: Livingstone & Monze, Southern Province
Focus Area: Financing
Summary: Supported youth to launch agribusiness and recycling enterprises.
Details: 20 youth incubated; 5 start-ups in poultry, vegetables, and waste recycling.
Outcomes: 8 micro-enterprises launched; $12,000 in first-year sales.
Budget: $55,000
Partners: Zambia Development Agency; Monze Cooperative Union
“With business training, I now sell poultry and support my siblings’ schooling.” — Luyando, Entrepreneur
Location: Kazungula & Siavonga, Southern Province
Focus Area: Stewardship
Summary: Community-led wetland restoration and anti-poaching sensitization.
Details: 12 ha of degraded land restored; 4 awareness campaigns held; 2 community patrols supported.
Outcomes: Reduced poaching reports by 30%; bird and fish populations recovering.
Budget: $120,000
Partners: ZAWA (Dept. of National Parks & Wildlife); local chiefs
“Planting trees by the river makes me proud. It’s our heritage we’re saving.” — Choolwe, Youth Volunteer
Location: Gwembe & Siavonga, Southern Province
Focus Area: Financing + Environment
Summary: Introduced clean cookstoves and solar-powered home solutions.
Details: 200 cookstoves distributed; 40 women trained in solar system maintenance.
Outcomes: Reduced deforestation pressures; 12 women-led solar businesses created.
Budget: $85,000
Partners: Ministry of Energy; EcoEnergy Zambia
“I repair solar lights in my village. It helps families and gives me income.” — Mutinta, Beneficiary
Location: Livingstone (Southern Province) + outreach to Central Province
Focus Area: Analysis + Stewardship
Summary: Youth-led studies on climate impacts and engagement with policymakers.
Details: 3 climate research studies done; 2 provincial youth forums convened.
Outcomes: 2 councils (Livingstone & Choma) adopted youth-informed climate adaptation policies.
Budget: $40,000
Partners: Zambia Meteorological Department; WWF Zambia
“For the first time, I presented research to councilors. They took our ideas seriously.” — Brian, Youth Researcher
Location: Kalomo & Choma Districts, Southern Province
Focus Area: Analysis + Financing (skills development)
Summary: Bridged the digital gap by training rural youth in ICT, research, and online business.
Details: 60 youth trained; rural ICT hub set up; 10 received laptops through grants.
Outcomes: 20 youth employed; 5 online start-ups launched.
Budget: $42,000
Partners: Ministry of Technology & Science; local schools
“I went from zero digital skills to running a small online shop. It changed my life.” — Sitali, Trainee