Seeds, tools and sustainable farming education tailored to harsh, changing conditions.
Plant Hope: Harvest Change in Zambia
Help mothers in Zambia feed their children and build a brighter future.
Pope Francis called us to be “missionaries of hope among all peoples”, and Pope Leo XIV echoes this call, inviting us to step out in faith, to walk with those on the margins and share the hope of Christ through acts of love. Watch Pope Leo XIV’s special message to you below!
When survival and the future both come at a cost, what would you give up?
In the rural town of Mpika, Zambia, Sharon and her husband Victor grow maize to feed their four children. But the ongoing effects of the drought forces them into an impossible choice: sell their harvest to afford daily essentials or keep it and go without the basic needs.
“Sometimes tears run out of my eyes… my youngest child will just cry if food is not cooked.” - Sharon.
When extreme weather like drought hits, its farming families who feel it first—and hardest. And for women, it can be especially tough. Most rely on farm work to get by, so when crops fail, they are the ones left trying to stretch what little they have to feed their families, all while carrying the heartache that comes with not knowing what tomorrow will bring.
But hope is taking root—thanks to missionaries like Sr Jane Kaputa.
Tools for Change
Food Security
Harvests that feed their families first—and provide surplus for income.
Empowered Women
A space where women learn, grow and support one another in faith and action.
Walk with women like Sharon
Plant Hope: Harvest Change in Zambia
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