LIFT Zambia

About LIFT-Zambia

The LIFT-Zambia programme is a multi-year, multi-sectoral initiative led by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and DanChurchAid’s (DCA) joint country programme in Zambia. (2025 -2029)

The Programme is anchored on empowering communities through sustainable economic development, reducing transformation in Zambia. inequality, and fostering long term.

The programme is built around the belief that social change comes from strengthening civil society and addressing both immediate needs and structural challenges.

Operational areas in Luapula Province

Milenge District

Wards: Mikula and Sokontwe

Communities: Mikula Ward – Helena Musonda, John Nkumba, Ngelesani, Chalyafya villages

Sokontwe Ward – Sokontwe, Mashika, Thomas, Mafuta villages

Economic Empowerment Outcome

162 farmers reached (64.8% of target 250). Women 56.2%, men 43.8%. Women dominated briquette production (77%) and savings groups (77.8%).

The programme aims to address inequality, enhance economic resilience, and promote climate and environmental justice across rural communities in six Zambian provinces.

Beneficiaries

  • Direct farmers supported: 300
  • Women: 196 (65%)
  • Men: 104 (35%)

Livelihood improvements reached 250 beneficiaries through beekeeping, agroforestry, seed multiplication, and climate■resilient agriculture.

Beekeeping Enterprise

  • Farmers trained: 95
  • Women participants: 57
  • Youth participants: 38
  • Beehives distributed: 16