COMMUNITY
PROJECTS
TEACHER’S ACCOMMODATION
In consultation with the Mugulumeno village community, the ZWT embarked on the construction of a house for the Head Teacher of the primary school. This accommodation was fundamental in enabling the school to secure the services of a good quality teacher and will and have lasting impact quality of education, and the on the lives of children in the area.
DEFINING LAND USE & DEFORESTATION
Through a community-led process, a clear land- use plan will identify core areas for agriculture and development, as well as outlining zones for conservation management. The plan will be freely and easily accessible to community members, relevant government departments and other stakeholders.
By providing alternative sustainable fuel sources, the cutting and burning of standing trees and shrubs for household fuel will be reduced. Furthermore, by introducing more sustainable and profitable livelihood options, deforestation as a result of charcoal burning activities for profit will be minimised.
CROP RAIDING
Ensure local people are supportive of, and benefit from, conservation in the Chiawa GMA Local people will benefit from the presence of wildlife in Lower Zambezi Conservation Area. There will be increased household employment in the Mugulameno villages as local people are empowered to engage with sustainable livelihood opportunities arising from the localwildlife tourism economy. People will feel safer and happier, as human-wildlife conflict incidents are reduced through crop protection schemes and by removing the need for people to enter high-risk areas.
ZWT has aided in the purchase of electric energizer fence protection to mitigate crop raiding in Mushonganende and Chiuye villages.
ZAMBEZI FILM FELLOWSHIP
The Zambezi Film Fellowship is a partnership between the Nature, Environment, Wildlife Filmmakers Congress (NEWF) and the Zambezi Wildlife Trust (ZWT). The partnership aims to support Africa’s next generation of filmmakers and to make an impact on conservation through film.
The goal is to provide a yearly opportunity for a candidate to be based in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi valley to produce content to support the conservation efforts of the Zambezi Wildlife Trust. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art camera and editing equipment, as well as mentoring from industry professionals.
Through this partnership we hope to inspire a new generation of African storytellers and conservationists.