This video shows how villagers in mine communities in North-Western province make environmentally friendly charcoal out of waste maize cobs, then sell it for profit. This reduces deforestation in the area, while helping communities to generate additional income.
Knowledge is power, and sometimes the best contribution one can make is to endow people with learning that will enable them to improve their lives.
Take FQM Kansanshi’s programme to teach farmers in Solwezi how to grow maize more efficiently...
l earn about how Barrick Lumwana mine in North-Western province has empowered villagers in the community by giving them cows and helping them to build a business selling milk.
Watch the video below:
https://youtu.be/Aw5ZteskTEo
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