Women farmers in one of Zambia's most important forest areas, the Kafue sub-basin, recently completed a training program, supported by the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds , on how to generate income from forest-friendly activitiesWomen farmers living in one of Zambia's critically important forest regions - the Kafue Sub-Basin - recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds , on how to earn...
Beekeeping sessions covered essential aspects like equipment, apiary site selection, bee management, and honey processing. Mushroom production training focused on oyster mushroom farming. Hawa Msham, Principal Country Program Officer of the African Development Bank Zambia office, emphasised,"This activity builds on SCRiKA's efforts, emphasising female-led climate adaptation initiatives through grants and business management training. It aims to economically empower women and ensure sustained project benefits.
Grace Ngoma Mwanchingwala from the Moringa Women Group in Mazabuka added:"Now we know that honey is produced by bees from flowers. We will plant more trees and conserve our forests to increase honey production and our income." Linda Lupoleka of the Chilaleta Women Group in Mumbwa shared:"We have learned how to access good markets for the products. I have learned a lot about budgeting and the importance of savings.