House of Ruth Foundation Zambia

It's not too late! Session 3 on the Art of Advocacy is happening now.

🍃#NaturebasedSolutions can address societal challenges but misusing them can harm biodiversity and communities. Learn more from the infographic via @IUCN

Excited for #RCOY2024 in Lusaka, Zambia! 🌍 HoRF team will be attending as we focus on youth-led climate resilience & adaptation. Let’s make a difference! 🌿 📍Mulungushi Int'l Conf. Centre 📅 24th-26th Sept 2024 #ClimateAction #YouthForClimate #Zambia #HoRF #RCOY #VCAZambia

Think cities can't breathe? Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield. Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles via @UNHABITAT

Agroforestry is a practice that involves the combination of trees or shrubs with crop or livestock production. 🌳 But did you know that agroforestry can take many forms? This infographic from FarmFolk CityFolk lays out six types of #agroforestry. 👇 @ffcf

This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay focuses on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience under the theme “Our land. Our future. We are Generation Restoration.” 🌍 While we can't turn back time, we can grow forests, revive water sources and restore soils.

🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌱 #WED2024: Accelerate Land Restoration in #Kafue! Fight #Drought, build resilience! Plant one seed at a time, support #HoRF! #OnlyOneEarth #BeatTheDrought #WeAreVCA #SustainableFuture #VCAZambia

Nature-based Solutions are a powerful way to tackle global challenges like #climate change and biodiversity loss. Improve the effectiveness, sustainability and adaptability of projects with the IUCN Global Standard for #NaturebasedSolutions. shorturl.at/cmUW0

(4/4) Community leaders are THRILLED at the news, and rightfully so. This project is a lifeline. But we need MORE support. HORF is advocating for funding to make it a true success. Join us! #VoicesForJustClimateAction

(3/4) This Chikupi project is about more than just floods – it's ensuring water for cattle and farming even in tough times. HUGE thanks to the Kafue District for their commitment. This is how change starts! #KafueFlats #ClimateAction

🚨Big win for Kafue Flats Wetlands! The Kafue District Commissioner backs a community-led Chikupi project to fight floods AND capture rainwater. This is smart climate resilience in action! 💪💦 #WeAreVCA #CommunityAction #ClimateAction

(4/4) Community leaders are THRILLED at the news, and rightfully so. This project is a lifeline. But we need MORE support. HORF is advocating for funding to make it a true success. Join us! #VoicesForJustClimateAction

(3/4) This Chikupi project is about more than just floods – it's ensuring water for cattle and farming even in tough times. HUGE thanks to the Kafue District for their commitment. This is how change starts! #KafueFlats #ClimateAction

This #ZambiaYouthDay, let's #BeTheChange 🇿🇲💪 How? 👇 🌳 Plant trees! Fight deforestation ♻️ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Less waste = healthier planet 💡 Support eco-biz! Your choices matter 🗣️ Spread the word! Educate & inspire others ✊ Demand action! Leaders take note! #HoRF

Invest in Women, Fight Climate Change! #InvestInWomen This #WomensDay24, empower women & girls - the most impacted by climate change, but also powerful changemakers! Education, training & resources for women farmers, leaders & businesses create a more resilient future for all.

Nature-based Solutions are a powerful way to tackle global challenges like #climate change and biodiversity loss. Improve the effectiveness, sustainability and adaptability of projects with the IUCN Global Standard for #NaturebasedSolutions. 👉shorturl.at/cmUW0 Via @IUCN

Our food is a reflection of the soil and water used to grow it. This means that healthy soil = healthy, safe & nutritious food. It also means that if soil is not healthy, its ability to store and filter water is reduced. #Soil and water are interconnected! #WorldWaterDay

"Wetlands are biodiverse ecosystems that support an incredible amount of marine and freshwater life and provide multiple benefits to society and our environment." 🐢 🐠 🪸 Learn more about the value of coastal wetlands 👇 via @AustMarConsSoc