A mushroom farmer from Lusaka - part of a CARE agriculture project.
CARE began working in Zambia in January 1992.
We responded to the food crisis in 2005 by distributing food and helping farmers to improve their crops to make them more drought-resistant.
Agriculture
The focus for us in Zambia has been on helping farmers get the most out of their land by improving agricultural techniques and ensuring they are able to use their land as effectively as possible, without reducing its fertility.
We are also helping people to set up small businesses by giving them small loans.
Improving health care
Around 200 people die every day in Zambia from an HIV and AIDS-related disease. CARE is focusing on trying to stop the spread of HIV, particularly on raising awareness about how it is spread and methods of prevention.
We are also involved in preventing serious diseases in children, such as malaria, diarrhoea and respiratory infections, by distributing insect nets and chlorine.
