Chama district to benefit from FANSER+ Project

Chama District is poised to receive a significant boost in its agricultural and nutritional sectors as plans advance to extend the Food and Nutrition Security, Enhanced Resilience Plus (FANSER+) Project into the area. Chama District Commissioner Yobe Goma confirmed that local administration is laying the groundwork for the rollout as the multi-year developmental program enters its critical second phase. The initiative aims to address chronic challenges relating to household food security, malnutrition, and climate vulnerability in rural parts of Zambia. The FANSER+ Project has historically focused on bolstering community resilience against extreme weather patterns, enhancing agricultural yields, and improving dietary diversity among vulnerable groups such as women and young children. By bringing this project to Chama District, local authorities hope to tackle structural vulnerabilities exacerbated by recurring droughts and erratic rainfall patterns that have threatened harvests across the Eastern Province. The expansion aligns with wider national efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and safeguard rural livelihoods. District stakeholders, including agricultural extension officers and local cooperative leaders, have welcomed the prospective intervention, noting that community sensitization and capacity-building will be vital for its success. The project is expected to introduce modern, climate-resilient farming techniques, promote backyard gardening, and strengthen local savings and lending groups. These components are designed to empower smallholder farmers, who form the economic backbone of Chama, to withstand economic shocks and secure sustainable food supplies year-round. Local administration is currently coordinating with line ministries and implementing partners to finalize logistical arrangements and identify target wards for the initial rollout. District Commissioner Goma has urged community leaders and residents to actively participate in the upcom