Date: 07th March 2024

Zambia like many other countries is experiencing El-nino weather conditions, and this has caused droughts in rainfall in most parts of the country.

​Doha, Qatar—Meeting in Doha for the 5th United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) Conference 4-9 March, civil society organizations (CSOs) from around the world organized a panel to present and discuss the challenges that face LDC agriculture, the promise of agroecology and the importance of investing in agroecological practices to build food sovereignty. Four working groups discussed women’s empowerment, farmer seed systems, national experiences of agroecology and the international shocks that undermine food system resilience.

Lusaka, 29.02.2024 - Amidst the growing concern over the persistent drought conditions in our country, FIAN Zambia calls upon the government to take immediate action in addressing this pressing issues. Government must focus on promoting drought resilient crops, such as millets sorghum, cassava through Farmer Input Support Program/Comprehensive Agriculture Support Programme, Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and Food Security Pack (FSP).

​Lusaka, Zambia. 5th August, 2024. On this 2024 Farmers Day, we, as FIAN Zambia, stand in solidarity with the resilient farmers of Zambia, who are the backbone of our nation’s food security and nutrition.

​Lusaka, 29th March, 2023. FIAN International-Zambia commends the United States (US) Government through the office of the US Vice President Kamala Harris for visiting Zambia and officiating the Summit for Democracy that Zambia is hosting.

Zambia like many other countries is experiencing El-nino weather conditions, and this has caused droughts in rainfall in most parts of the country. This has resulted into severe consequences for the farmers and people living in rural areas, it also threatens the livelihood of urban communities.