Becoming the architects of our own food system in Zambia

Becoming the architects of our own food system in Zambia

With more than half Zambia’s population under the age of 25, young people are choosing a different path than their parents. They are organising learning groups and experimenting with agroecological practices, creating laboratories of innovation. The dynamism generated by this work has pushed youth groups beyond farming techniques into education campaigns, digital platforms and festivals to engage the wider community. Through agroecology, young people are cultivating climate resilience and food sovereignty while reshaping identities, aspirations and livelihoods.

Read more at: https://rooted-magazine.org/2026/04/23/becoming-the-architects-of-our-own-food-system-in-zambia/