Countries in southern Africa have endured both severe and destructive tropical storms, extreme flooding and successive years of drought in recent times. Scientists link these events to a climatic phenomenon happening thousands of miles away in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, with a warming of sea surface temperature and changes to … Read More
Read MoreProject will support hundreds of new green businesses
A project that will support hundreds of new green start-up businesses and create thousands of jobs is set to be launched, in Zambia, this month.
Read MoreZambia’s Young Climate Change Champions
In Zambia, children are engaging in environmental efforts to combat climate change.
Read MoreWetland Conservation Reaps Farming Dividends
Wetland conservation has an economic benefit for farmers in Zambia’s Kafue floodplains
Read MoreHorn of Africa drought and food crisis – a growing catastrophe
Self Help Africa is working with local partners in the Horn of Africa is in the midst of a catastrophic hunger crisis
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day 2022 – The Right to Seek Safety
World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognise the resilience and courage shown by millions of people who are forced to leave their homes.
Read MorePoultry Producers See Economic Benefits Begin to Hatch
Judith is amongst 150 households in Monze and Chongwe Districts of Zambia being supported by Self Help Africa’s Upscaling Poultry Project.
Read MoreInternational Award for Zambia Climate Project
A Zambian development project has been named as the winner of a prestigious international award for climate adaptation.
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Climate blamed for worst drought in a generation
The unseasonal drought in Zambia has plunged the country into crisis. Maize production has declined dramatically, leaving tens of thousands of families hungry, forced to ration their households to just a single meal a day.
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