Agriculture is the backbone of Zambia’s economy. By promoting environmentally-friendly farming techniques, ChildFund helps farmers increase productivity through better seeds, tools, and sustainable farming practices. We provide training, resources, and equipment to smallholder farmers to help increase agricultural productivity and diversify income sources while promoting economic growth.

To support smallholder farmers, ChildFund, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, provides training in sustainable farming practices, business management, and financial literacy. We also supply essential resources, including seeds, tools, and livestock, to help strengthen agricultural and economic activities.

Our programs focus on improving nutrition through school feeding initiatives, nutritional education especially for pregnant and lactating mothers, and the promotion of kitchen gardens, all aimed at enhancing dietary diversity and reducing malnutrition.

In times of crisis, ChildFund takes a proactive approach to assess and support households struggling to secure food. Through our safety net program, we provide immediate assistance, ensuring families have access to vital nutrition during emergencies.

In partnership with local organizations, ChildFund connects farmers to both local and regional markets, helping them sell their produce at fair prices. We provide critical market information, and establish direct connections between farmers and buyers to ensure fair trade.

Through income diversification, savings groups, and community-based disaster risk reduction strategies, we support families to withstand environmental shocks and build sustainable livelihoods.

Our livelihood programs aim to enhance the economic well-being of youth, their families and communities. To achieve this, ChildFund provides entrepreneurship training, offers startup capital for economic ventures, promotes financial literacy and supports youth-led initiatives that boost household income and foster financial independence.