Restoring Landscapes, Empowering Communities in Zambia
A community-based NGO working alongside smallholder farmers in Chongwe District to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen rural livelihoods through agroforestry and reforestation.
Rooted in Community, Growing for Impact
Green Gold Social works alongside smallholder farmers in Chongwe District, Zambia, to restore degraded landscapes and strengthen rural livelihoods through agroforestry and reforestation.
Our Mission
To empower local communities to restore degraded landscapes through indigenous tree restoration and to support small holder farmers, especially women and youth, to become climate resilient using sustainable agroforestry and land management practices.
Our Vision
A thriving, resilient, and self-sustaining rural community where women and youth lead and benefit from sustainable land and forest management, climate adaptation, and nature-based livelihoods.
Our Core Approaches
Four interconnected pathways to community-led restoration and climate resilience
Reforestation & Community Restoration
Restoring degraded land by promoting indigenous tree species through community seed collection, tree nurseries, and seasonal planting campaigns.
Agroforestry & Climate-Smart Farming
Building farmers’ capacity to integrate trees into farming systems, improving soil fertility, moisture retention, and crop productivity.
Forest Pack Initiative
Our innovative social enterprise providing affordable tools for restoration and generating income to sustain our environmental work.
Green Livelihoods & Income Generation
Creating income opportunities through seed collection, seedling production, and nursery management, strengthening local economies.
Our Impact in Chongwe District
Mapping our restoration work and community engagements across Zambia
Geographic Reach & Project Locations
Meet Our Team
Passionate community practitioners, environmental advocates, and youth leaders committed to restoring landscapes
Our Journey & Impact
Key milestones in community-led restoration and climate resilience
Community-Led Approach Established
Green Gold Social founded with a bottom-up approach, centering indigenous women, youth, and persons with disabilities in conservation solutions.
Agroforestry with 300+ Farmers
Began working with small-scale farmers in Chikwela Village, Chongwe District, introducing Musangu and Gliricidia trees into maize farming systems.
20,000+ Indigenous Trees Planted
Initiated community-led reforestation focusing on Musangu and Mutondo species, restoring 1 square kilometer of degraded land affected by illegal timber harvesting.
Forest Pack Initiative Launched
Created our innovative social enterprise providing affordable restoration tools, generating income to sustain environmental work.
Nationwide Seed Bank Established
Developed a Zambian Indigenous Tree Seed Bank with collection networks across Chongwe, Livingstone, Mukushi, Chama, and Serenje.
Integrated Water & Climate Solutions
Now addressing water challenges in Chongwe while continuing reforestation, agroforestry, and livelihood programs for holistic community resilience.
Forest Pack Initiative
Our innovative climate solution and social enterprise
Making Restoration Accessible
Each Forest Pack is a 1kg package containing over 2,500 indigenous tree seeds, carefully selected to support climate action, sustainable agriculture, and food security.
Seed Varieties Included:
Addressing Water Challenges in Chongwe
Integrating water security into climate solutions for holistic community resilience
Reduced Rainfall
Chongwe experiences reduced and irregular rainfall, delayed rainy seasons, and prolonged dry spells due to climate change.
Borehole Challenges
Local authorities warn that boreholes risk running dry due to prolonged drought conditions and dropping groundwater levels.
Our Integrated Response
We support borehole infrastructure, promote water-sensitive restoration, and train communities on efficient water use.
Zambian Indigenous Tree Seed Bank
A living repository preserving biodiversity and creating sustainable livelihoods
Nationwide Seed Collection Network
Our seed collection model spans multiple regions of Zambia, partnering with village-based seed collectors who know their local landscapes, tree species, and seasonal cycles.
Collection Regions:
This indigenous ecological knowledge enables us to source seeds naturally adapted to local soil, climate, and ecosystem conditions.
Grievances Redress Mechanism
Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and community feedback
Complaint Raised
Community member submits complaint in person, by phone/WhatsApp, or through community meetings.
Complaint Received & Logged
Harriet Chisengo (Board-Community Relations) receives, records, and acknowledges the complaint within 48 hours.
Initial Assessment
Assessment of urgency and sensitivity. Safeguarding checks for cases involving abuse, exploitation, or corruption.
Investigation & Consultation
Board reviews complaint, conducts fact-finding through site visits and interviews, and documents findings.
Board Decision & Corrective Action
Board agrees on corrective action with defined responsibilities and timeline.