Improving self-reliance of refugees and host communities
June 15, 2020 Completed projects

Improving self-reliance of refugees and host communities

Full Name: Improving self-reliance of refugees and host communities in Meheba and Mayukwayukwa

Duration: March 2020 – October 2020

Zambia hosts 86,634 refugees and other Persons of Concern from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Somalia at the end of November 2019. Population of refugees and their Zambian host communities in Meheba, Mayukwayukwa and Mantapala suffer high unemployment and struggle to be self-reliant. The refugee settlements in Zambia are located in remote, rural areas with inadequate access to infrastructure and services, suffering from consequences of climate change. as result refugees, former refugees and host communities live with in high poverty levels and only depend on subsistence support from UNHCR. Farming, livestock rearing and small business are the most important livelihood activities in and around the settlements that can foster self-reliance; however, these activities are limited as refugees lack access to agricultural inputs, capital, markets, financial services and technical know-how.

Implementation and Results:

  •       Value Addition Centre established in Meheba
  •       70 farmers from the refugee and host comminuty have improved crop and livestock production through capacity building
  •       240 farmers from the refugee and host community have improved access to markets

Donors:

Czech Development Cooperation – Embassy of Czech Republic in Lusaka