Mushroom farming is emerging as a viable income source in Zambia, providing local communities with sustainable economic opportunities. This sector is notably impacting women and youth, offering pathways to financial independence.

Tomaida Ziwa, a single mother from Chipata, exemplifies this transformation. After learning mushroom cultivation in Malawi, she established a successful business, funding her children’s education and training over 500 women in the region. Ziwa remarked, “I never imagined that mushroom farming could have such a positive impact on my life and the lives of others. I am grateful for the skills I acquired in Lilongwe, Malawi, and I am proud to be able to pass them on to other women in my community.”

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