DAPP Zambia is pleased to announce a new partnership with the FNB Zambia Foundation aimed at strengthening resilience towards climate change, poverty and improving livelihoods for over one thousand farmers in Mpika district.
Speaking on the partnership, DAPP Zambia Managing Director, Elise Soerensen said the initiative will use the Farmers’ Clubs Model as a platform and structures for farmers to share knowledge and experiences to withstand climate-related shocks.
“This partnership is a significant step towards building resilient farming communities in Mpika. By organizing farmers into strong Farmers’ Clubs and promoting climate-smart agriculture, we are strengthening food security, incomes and long-term sustainability for rural households. Farmers will be supported to diversify into irrigation farming, small livestock production and increase cultivation of legumes to enhance resilience, nutrition and soil fertility. They will also establish vegetable and tree nurseries,” said Elise.
DAPP Zambia’s Farmers’ Clubs model has been instrumental in providing a platform for farmer-to-farmer support, access to extension services and private sector markets, finance, insurance networks.
“Farmers will also form savings groups to sustain their household incomes. To strengthen market access, farmers will select from among themselves those who will be trained as aggregators to run Farmers’ Service Centres. They will link fellow farmers to the private sector partners. They will do this by stocking inputs for sell to farmers. The aggregators will also buy crops from fellow farmers to provide a ready market within their respective communities,” added Nervous Sansaula, DAPP Zambia Agriculture Specialist.
Meanwhile, FNB Zambia Foundation Trustee, Mr Happy Nyasulu, said the initiative aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
“At FNB Foundation Zambia, we are committed to supporting initiatives that empower communities to become self-reliant. Supporting smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change, while improving productivity and incomes, is key to building resilient rural economies,” said Mr Nyasulu.
The programme is being carried out in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, complementing government efforts to boost agricultural productivity and improve rural livelihoods.
Further, this initiative is a cornerstone of FNB Zambia Foundation’s broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on empowering communities and promoting environmental stewardship that secure Zambia’s future. By integrating social impact with ecological responsibility, the Foundation is committed to creating a sustainable legacy that benefits both people and the planet.
This partnership underscores the power of collaboration in driving impactful change. Together, FNB Foundation and DAPP are setting a precedent for climate-smart solutions that protect people, ecosystems, and the economy.
As FNB Zambia Foundation proudly celebrates two years of delivering real help, it continues to live its promise of true corporate citizenship proving that when support comes from the heart, it creates a legacy of hope and resilience that future generations can build upon.
