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The Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM) with more than 33 years of existence, is the largest indigenous Zambian food security and nutrition-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) with a vast network of partner NGOs across the Zambia.

10/08/2026

📍Flashback Highlight | Rebuilding Livelihoods Through Livestock in Gwembe 🐐

Months on, we look back at a milestone in supporting drought affected households to rebuild their livelihoods and strengthen resilience.

Through the FAO, CERF-supported project we have been implementing, 160 vulnerable livestock keeping households in Gwembe received 656 goats, including 635 female goats and 21 improved Red Kalahari breeding males.

The official distribution brought together communities, government and partners around a shared goal: helping households recover, rebuild productive assets and create stronger pathways to self-reliance.

The intervention also included training in livestock production and health, feed formulation and Climate-Smart Agriculture, alongside support for cooperative-led fodder production.

These moments remind us that recovery is not only about what communities receive today, but about what those assets can make possible tomorrow.

📍Concurring the Wetlands| Bridging the Distance | Lunga District, Zambia. Building Climate Resilience with Lunga’s Farme...
07/08/2026

📍Concurring the Wetlands| Bridging the Distance | Lunga District, Zambia.
Building Climate Resilience with Lunga’s Farmers a journey through the Wetlands to Resilience.

Lunga District, in Zambia’s Luapula Province, is one of the country’s most remote places. Situated southeast of Lake Bangweulu, nearly 80% of the district is covered by wetlands. Communities are scattered across small islands, connected not by roads, but by water.

Reaching Lunga is a journey. It begins on the road, but beyond a certain point, vehicles give way to boats. For much of the year, waterways become the only route in. Here, distance is measured not only in kilometres, but in time, weather, and access.

Yet life continues, shaped by the rhythm of the wetlands. Fishing is the primary source of livelihood for many households, while smallholder farmers make use of the limited patches of dry land to cultivate crops that sustain their families.

In an environment where isolation and climate shocks make daily life increasingly challenging, timely support is critical.

With funding from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) through the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), and under the leadership of the World Food Programme (WFP), the Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM) is implementing a recovery and resilience initiative benefiting 710 smallholder farmers in Lunga District. The project provides climate resilient seed inputs, training in climate-smart agriculture, post-harvest loss management, nutrition education, and improved access to markets.

Together, WFP and PAM are helping strengthen food security and build resilience in one of Zambia’s hardest to reach districts. By reaching communities that are often isolated by geography and climate, the partnership is supporting families to recover from shocks and move closer to a future free from hunger.

06/08/2026

Transforming Communities Through Sustainable Irrigation-Sinazongwe.

At the Siansowa Community Irrigation Scheme in Sinazongwe, the impact of PAM's integrated approach continues to grow with the support of our partners. Through strengthened community participation and ongoing support, cooperative members are taking ownership of the irrigation scheme, increasing agricultural production, improving household food and nutrition security, and building resilience to the effects of climate change.

This progress reflects the power of community-led development where local ownership, knowledge, and collective action create lasting change.

Together, we are empowering communities to build sustainable livelihoods and a more resilient future.

Across rural communities, women farmers are not only producing food they are building healthier and more resilient commu...
06/08/2026

Across rural communities, women farmers are not only producing food they are building healthier and more resilient communities.

Through climate-smart agriculture support, farmers are gaining access to improved knowledge, inputs, and practices that help them adapt to changing weather conditions.

Women like Caudencia Mwiinga in Lukonde Gwembe District are demonstrating that with the right support, smallholder farmers can turn challenges into opportunities.

A seed planted is more than a harvest. It is a step toward independence, nutrition, and resilience.

06/08/2026

💧 Strengthening resilience through sustainable water access.A milestone that goes beyond irrigation in transforming lives for rural vulnerable communities.

For many women and girls in the communities in Gwembe District: Tebe, Uligokhezya, and Kasonde this means more than access to water. It means fewer hours spent walking long distances carrying heavy buckets on their heads, and more time for farming, education, caring for their families, and pursuing opportunities that improve their livelihoods.

These irrigation schemes will support year-round food production, strengthen household nutrition, increase incomes, and build resilient communities in the face of climate change.

🌐🌽🥗Happy Farmer's Day.Happy farmer's day to our farmers.Today, we celebrate the hardworking farmers whose dedication con...
03/08/2026

🌐🌽🥗Happy Farmer's Day.

Happy farmer's day to our farmers.Today, we celebrate the hardworking farmers whose dedication continues to feed our nation, strengthen our communities, and build a more resilient Zambia.While many conversations about agriculture are taking place in different spaces, real transformation continues every day in the communities we serve.

At PAM,we recognize that meaningful trade and sustainable investment begin with empowered farmers. When farmers have access to knowledge, climate-smart technologies, productive assets, markets, and financial opportunities, they are better positioned to grow their enterprises, improve household incomes, and contribute to national economic development. Our exhibition is found in farmers’ fields, thriving vegetable gardens, restored livestock, strengthened savings groups, and families building resilience against climate change and food insecurity.

Together with government, donors, and communities, we remain committed to creating sustainable solutions that improve nutrition, strengthen livelihoods, and restore hope where it matters most.

As we celebrate innovation in agriculture across Zambia, we also celebrate the resilience of the farmers, women, youth, and communities who continue turning challenges into opportunities.

Because lasting impact is not only displayed,it is lived.

🌐🗓 PAM Participated in Zambia’s Food Systems Technical DialogueAs Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM) we are pleased t...
25/07/2026

🌐🗓 PAM Participated in Zambia’s Food Systems Technical Dialogue

As Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM) we are pleased to have participated in the Zambia Food Systems Technical Dialogue, convened under the leadership of the Office of the Vice President.

The dialogue brought together government institutions, United Nations agencies, development partners, civil society, research institutions, the private sector, and youth representatives to review progress, share lessons, and identify practical solutions for transforming Zambia’s food systems.

As an organization committed to improving nutrition, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting sustainable livelihoods, PAM valued the opportunity to engage on collaborative platforms that promoted scalable and inclusive solutions for food and nutrition security.

Together, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to building resilient food systems that leave no one behind.

More on the Scalable Success Model: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/hub-solution/scalable-success-model/en

🔗 More on the Convergence Initiative: https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/hub-solution/convergence-initiative/en

Pc:FAO & PAM communications.

🌐🌍🗓Drought Recovery-Building Climate Resilience, One Community at a Time.Our Executive Director,Mr Francis Kasamala, c...
15/07/2026

🌐🌍🗓Drought Recovery-Building Climate Resilience, One Community at a Time.

Our Executive Director,Mr Francis Kasamala, concluded the monitoring mission in Gwembe District to assess the progress and impact of drought recovery and climate resilience interventions being implemented with support from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The mission began with a courtesy call on the Gwembe District Commissioner, followed by a stakeholder engagement meeting with local partners and community representatives which included representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry Fisheries and Livestock as well as other line ministries to review implementation progress and strengthen collaboration for sustainable programme delivery.

The team then visited project sites across the district to witness the impact of interventions designed to help vulnerable households recover from the effects of drought.

📍 In Munyumbwe, the delegation met farmers benefiting from climate resilient crop inputs and monitored the livestock restocking component, where 198 vulnerable households have received a total of 813 goats to rebuild their livelihoods and improve household resilience.

📍 In Lukonde, the team engaged directly with crop input and livestock beneficiaries, listening to their experiences and assessing how the interventions are improving food production, income generation, and household resilience.

Other communities benefiting from this initiative include are the Nachisebe Cooperative who were recently given a pelletizer and crusher to support local feed production and value addition. Together with hydroponic fodder production technologies, these innovations will enable cooperatives to improve livestock nutrition, reduce production costs, and strengthen resilience against future climate shocks.

This monitoring mission reaffirmed the importance of strong partnerships in delivering integrated solutions that restore livelihoods and strengthen food security. By combining crop production support, livestock restocking, climate-smart technologies, and community engagement, PAM and its partners are helping vulnerable communities build a more resilient future.

Together, we are creating sustainable pathways to food security, improved nutrition, and resilient livelihoods.

🌍🗓Turning Savings Groups into Sustainable Livelihoods.Access to affordable finance continues to be a significant barrier...
15/07/2026

🌍🗓Turning Savings Groups into Sustainable Livelihoods.

Access to affordable finance continues to be a significant barrier for many rural entrepreneurs. As PAM, we recognize that financial inclusion is a powerful driver of sustainable livelihoods and improved household wellbeing. Through Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), communities are creating their own pathways to financial independence unlocking entrepreneurship, strengthening resilience, and building a brighter future for their families.

Florence Samboko from Ndolo Village a member of the Tusidikila Weda group in Sinazongwe District is one such example.After joining the Tusidikila Weda Savings Group, Florence accessed a K3,000 loan, which she invested in a fish trading business. She later diversified into tomato trading and established a vegetable garden, enabling her to generate multiple income streams, improve household nutrition and purchase iron sheets for her home.

Established in April 2026 as part of the interventions we are implementing in Mweemba camp of Sinazongwe , the Tusidikila Weda Savings Group has grown from K1,600 to K20,750 in collective savings, bringing together 25 members (17 women and 8 men) committed to strengthening their financial security through collective action.This intervention is being implemented to strengthen livelihoods, expand financial inclusion and build resilience among vulnerable households in Southern Province.

Florence’s journey illustrates how access to savings, affordable credit and community support can enable women to invest in businesses, accumulate productive assets and create more secure futures for their families.

Investing in women is investing in resilient communities.

🌍🌐Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Partnership and Community ActionThe Executive Director of the Programme Again...
14/07/2026

🌍🌐Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Partnership and Community Action

The Executive Director of the Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM), Francis Kasamala, recently led a monitoring mission to Choma, Gwembe and Sinazongwe Districts to assess the implementation and impact of climate resilience interventions supported by the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) through the World Food Programme (WFP).

In Sinazongwe the mission commenced with courtesy engagements with the Sinazongwe District Commissioner represantive and the District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), reaffirming the importance of collaboration with local authorities in delivering sustainable development outcomes.

Field visits included the Siansowa Cooperative Irrigation Scheme in Mweemba Camp, where irrigation infrastructure is enabling farming communities to transition from rain dependent agriculture to year round production. The programme is currently benefiting more than 1,143 farmers, 18 schools, and one community irrigation scheme through investments in water infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture, capacity building, and financial inclusion.

The delegation also engaged with Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and Value Addition Groups, whose members highlighted how improved access to savings and financial services is strengthening household resilience by supporting agricultural investment, enterprise development, education, and healthcare.

“Farmers will now be able to produce crops throughout the year because they are no longer dependent on rainfall. With access to irrigation and continuous technical support, they are building more resilient livelihoods.”
— Francis Kasamala, Executive Director, Programme Against Malnutrition

This monitoring mission underscores the value of integrated, partnership driven approaches to building resilience among vulnerable communities. PAM remains committed to working alongside government, communities, and development partners to promote sustainable livelihoods, strengthen food systems, and enhance climate resilience across Zambia.

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