{"id":19327,"date":"2026-02-19T12:52:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/?p=19327"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:52:51","slug":"drought-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/uk\/drought-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought Recovery Project Focusses on Women"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hundreds of thousands of families in Zambia\u2019s Southern Province \u2013 traditionally one of the country\u2019s \u2018breadbaskets\u2019 \u2013 lost almost everything when the region endured its worst drought in living memory, two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 280,000 families across 84 districts, most of whom produced the national staple cereal, maize (corn) were affected. Although seasonal rains have since improved, economic recovery for many has been slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self Help Africa is working with tens of thousands of people in a region that has the lowest rainfall in Zambia, to help farming households rebuild their lives and ensure they are more resilient to future weather shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Gwembe and Kalomo Districts, Self Help Africa is currently helping 3,000 farmers \u2013 almost two thirds of whom are women \u2013 to adapt to changing climate and reduce their risk and vulnerability to its effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent months:<\/p>\n\n\n\n