Today marks the conclusion of the ZGF Board's familiarisation visits to our partners in Eastern Province. Over the course of the visits, we had the privilege of engaging with Kaluluzi Community Foundation, Mambwe District Women Development Association, Enlight Abilities, Visionary Women Initiatives and God’s Children Blessings Foundation. These engagements offered valuable opportunities to learn more about the work our partners are leading, celebrate their achievements, understand the challenges they navigate and exchange ideas on strengthening their operations and long-term sustainability. From women-led community initiatives to organisations improving the lives of vulnerable groups, each visit highlighted the creativity, commitment and resilience of local organisations responding to community needs and creating meaningful opportunities for change. The visits also reminded us that strong partnerships begin with listening. By learning directly from our partners’ experiences, we can better understand what support is needed and identify practical ways to strengthen the work they are leading within their communities. We are grateful to our partners for welcoming us, sharing their journeys and continuing to demonstrate the power of locally led action. Their impact is a powerful reminder that sustainable change is built through trust, collaboration and community leadership. #ZGF #CommunityLedDevelopment #CommunityFoundations #Partnerships #LocalPhilanthropy #EasternProvince

🌍 WORLD FOOD DAY 2026: HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY PEOPLE, THRIVING COMMUNITIES! 🌱 Healthy communities begin with healthy food, and behind every nutritious meal are farmers whose hard work sustains our lives, livelihoods, and environment. This World Food Day, we celebrate Agroecological Entrepreneurs (AAEs) and Territorial Markets (TMs) for their role in transforming local food systems and bringing fresh, nutritious, and sustainably produced food from our farms to our tables. Through agroecology, farmers are doing more than growing food. They are restoring soil health, protecting biodiversity, preserving natural resources, and promoting farming practices that benefit both people and the planet. Territorial markets, in turn, create vital connections between producers and consumers, opening up economic opportunities for smallholder farmers, strengthening local economies, and supporting sustainable rural livelihoods. Every meal we choose is an opportunity to invest in our health, support local farmers, strengthen our communities, and protect our environment. As we commemorate World Food Day, let us recognise that access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food should not be a privilege, but a reality for everyone. By supporting local agroecological producers, embracing seasonal foods, and shopping at territorial markets, we can contribute to food systems that are more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. 🌱 Support local farmers. Choose agroecology. Buy local. Eat healthy. Build thriving communities. #WorldFoodDay2026 #Agroecology #TerritorialMarkets #HealthyFood #SupportLocalFarmers #SustainableFoodSystems

Thank you The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award-Zambia for joining us on the digital marketing training with our youth groups. Our youth groups are sharpening their digital marketing skills, learning how to promote their products and services online, reach wider audiences, and grow their businesses. It’s all about turning digital opportunities into economic empowerment! 🚀 #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalMarketing #ZGF