Everything you need to know about Musiniga
From its medicinal purposes to its sweety and tangy black fruits, musiniga is a favorite to plant at Green Gold Social. Here is why
Author: Hope Mkunte
Meeting with Network for people living with disabilities in Chongwe
We had a meeting with the Network for people living with Disabilities in Chongwe at their furniture workshop on Chalimbana road. The purpose of the meeting was for us to find out how climate change affects people who are differently abled and to establish a relationship with them so that we could support one another […]
School climate awareness and tree planting continues at Chishiko in Chongwe
We picked up where we left last term with our school climate workshops and tree planting at Chishiko Primary School in Chongwe where we spoke to 100 students and planted 25 Musiniga (Syzygium Cumin) trees. Read about out first one here. This initiative is sponsored by the Polination Project, who are also supporting us to […]
Planting & Taking care of Mubuyu Tree
The Mubuyu tree, also known as the African baobab (Adansonia digitata), is a legendary and iconic tree native to the African savannas. Revered for its striking appearance, incredible longevity, and numerous benefits, this tree is a gift to both nature and humanity. Whether you’re a gardener, a health enthusiast, or an environmentalist, the Mubuyu is […]
Chongwe women take action and voice out in climate fight
We have been planting indigenous trees and raising climate awareness in Chisengu, Chikwela and Kapuka villages in Chongwe through trainings and meetings. In these meetings, women have taken the center stage – In attendance, in planting trees and in getting their voices heard. In the first awareness meeting in a village called Chisengu located 15 […]
Green Gold Social starts climate awareness and tree planting in Chongwe Schools
Green Gold Social on Friday the 4th of April started the school climate awareness and tree planting project at African Vision of Hope (AVOH) school in Chongwe. The initiative, which will involve 450 students and will see 250 fruit trees planted at 10 schools in Chongwe, aims to equip school going children with the skills […]
Illegal Tree Cutting in Chongwe worsening climate change
We went to Chisengu village in Chisengu to plant 500 trees, but discovered a shocking truth about the illegal Musangu (Faidherbia albida) trade
A poor girl and a broken bridge: How climate change affects children and young people
Chabota woke up grumpy and hungry, her stomach is growling loudly. Her mother explains that there will be no breakfast because they have to save the little food they have left for lunch and dinner. Their maize failed last season because of the drought. It is raining normally this season and their maize is doing […]
Zambia’s charcoal crisis: Why and how it is fueling the climate crisis and what we can do about it
In Zambia, charcoal is a major source of energy for cooking and heating, especially in urban areas where electricity is expensive or unreliable. But the cost to the environment is huge. Every tree cut down for charcoal is a step backward in the fight against climate change.
We planted 1000 trees for Chongwe Agroforestry Pilot Project to combat land degradation
January 4 2025 was a huge day for us. After months of planning, we finally planted 1000 Leucaena trees in Chisengu village in Chongwe for our agroforestry pilot project to restore the land and help farmers become resilient to extreme weather conditions. We began preparing for this huge milestone months ago when we collected over […]