21/10/2025
AIMZambia Project Launch on 09/10/2025
Strengthening Climate Resilience for the Most Vulnerable
Keepers Zambia Foundation in partnership with People in Need Zambia (PIN) joined partners for the official launch of the AIM Zambia Project “Integrated Action for Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change on the Most Vulnerable Communities in Zambia on 09/10/2025”. The launch was led by CELIM and funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through AICS, the €1.26 million project brings together PIN, L’Africa Chiama Odv (LA), Africa Call Organisation (ACO), CBM Italiana and International, ADRA, and Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF). The project targets communities in Western, Southern, Central, and Lusaka Provinces, focusing on climate-smart agriculture, nutrition and WASH, and protection, with a strong emphasis on inclusion of women, children, and persons with disabilities.
Speaking at the launch, H.E. Enrico De Agostini, Italian Ambassador to Zambia, highlighted that “the emergency is never over when we talk about climate change,” calling for sustained investment in sustainable, climate-smart solutions. Mr. Norman Chipakupaku, DMMU National Coordinator, confirmed government collaboration, indicating that “mitigation efforts must take centre stage and be the cornerstone in effectively dealing with disasters.”
Through collaborative action, AIM Zambia will strengthen resilience among smallholder farmers, health workers, schools, and vulnerable communities, contributing to greater food security and sustainable livelihoods. #