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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The importance of Nitrogen fixing trees for agroforestry in Zambia


Nitrogen-fixing trees are vital for sustainable agroforestry, particularly in tropical regions like Zambia. In light of the challenging climate conditions such as droughts, farmers are looking for sustainable ways to boost their yields and the only way is to plant nitrogen fixing trees alongside crops. Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but most plants cannot […]

Gliricidia Sepium! A maize farmer’s life saver


If you’re a farmer looking to improve your maize yields and overall soil health, you might want to consider integrating Gliricidia sepium into your farming practices. This versatile tree is not just a source of firewood; it offers numerous benefits that can enhance your agricultural productivity. What is Gliricidia sepium? Gliricidia sepium, often referred to as “quickstick,” […]

Climate Change Forces Families from Gwembe to Seek Refuge in Zimbabwe


Mweemba has been living in Hwange, Zimbabwe for more than 5 years now. His family left Gwembe, Zambia following the 2018-2019 drought where crops failed and animals died due to lack of water and pasture. For people like Mwemba, Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present reality reshaping lives and communities […]