Youth Leading Change for a Greener, Healthier Tomorrow

Empowering a Generation of Climate and Health Advocates

we are actively driving our project, “Youth Leading Change for a Greener, Healthier Tomorrow,” supported by the Youth Empowerment Fund. On the ground in Monze, Zambia, our initiative is tackling the critical, interconnected challenges of climate change and reproductive health, transforming at-risk youth into powerful leaders and advocates for their communities.

Our core mission is to cultivate a new generation of young leaders who use innovative, practical methods to transform their communities. We are fighting for significant policy changes and delivering measurable improvements in both sustainability and well-being. The project is currently On Track and making excellent progress toward its goals, powerfully demonstrating the impact of youth-led solutions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Climate Action (SDG 13) and Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3).

“Before the workshops, I didn’t see how climate change affected my health. Now, I’m not just learning; I’m teaching my friends and family. I feel like a real leader.”

Youth Participant, Climate & Health Workshop, Manungu Youth friendly Centre

The Numbers: Our Impact on the Ground

Since launching, the Climate & Health Youth Network has successfully mobilized resources and engaged the community, achieving significant, measurable results that prove the power of our integrated approach:

Metric	Achievement	Impact
Direct Beneficiaries	413 people supported	Exceeded initial targets, with 387 being youth aged 14-30.
National Recognition	Featured on National Broadcasting Channel (ZNBC)	Raised public awareness of the integrated climate-health approach across the nation.
Sustainable Health	302 sustainable sanitary pads donated	Directly linked reproductive health support with environmental sustainability for girls and young women.

Action in Progress: What We Are Doing Now

Our success is built on a foundation of clearly defined activities. We are proud to report that many are now complete, and the rest are in full swing:

Completed Milestones

• Targeted Engagement: We successfully mapped and engaged vulnerable youth and at-risk groups, ensuring our efforts reach those who need them most.
• Community Education: We conducted powerful awareness sessions in schools and youth centers on how climate change impacts reproductive health.

Current Focus Areas

• Health Services and Information: We are continuously sharing tailored health information during school and youth center engagements.
• Peer Educator Training: Youth participants have been identified, and their training to become peer educators on climate action and reproductive health is actively ongoing.
• Advocacy Training: Initial sessions on advocating for integrated climate-health policies have been conducted, with more advanced sessions scheduled.
• Sustainable Product Promotion: We are continuing the promotion and distribution of sustainable menstrual products.

What’s Next: The Road to Lasting Change

The next phase of the project will see the completion of our peer educator and advocacy training, culminating in youth-led campaigns designed to influence local policies. We are confident that by the project’s scheduled completion in January 2026, we will have established a lasting framework for integrated climate and health action led by empowered youth in Zambia.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Youth Empowerment Fund. We invite our website visitors to follow our journey as we continue to lead change for a greener, healthier tomorrow.