1. About the NGO

Save Environment and People Agency (SEPA) was founded in 2004 and registered in 2005. Its major focus was to address the adverse effects of climate change and HIV and AIDS. Through these years it has been in existence, it has grown in leaps and bounds by networking, providing information, building the capacity and complementing government efforts. Apart from being concerned with issues of the environment as its primary business, SEPA is also concerned with HIV and AIDS, education and gender equality. While SEPA is a national organization, meanwhile it has narrowed down its operations to North Western Province (Chavuma, Mufumbwe, Solwezi and Kasempa) as the first pilot project, with its Head Office located in Zambezi District. In order to serve the community in an effective and efficient manner, SEPA has spelt out eight (8) core programs in its five year strategic plan (2013-2017), among which Community Sensitization and Advocacy is one of them.
SEPA has in the past successfully undertaken four projects in the area of climate change, land degradation and sustainable forest management. SEPA is affiliated to Community based Natural Resources Management Forum (CBNRMF), Zambia National Climate Change Network (ZNCCN), Participatory Ecology Land Usage Management (PELUM), Global Environment Facility (GEF) CSO Network, Zambia Alliance of Women (ZAW), Children In Need Network (CHIN), Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR).


2. Problem Statement

Due to population growth, industrialization and urbanization, Zambezi River has lost its natural shape. Trees on the banks are being cut, while holes dug for sand mining and brick molding are left open. This has caused siltation on certain portions of the river, making it dry much earlier in the year than it used to be before. In addition, people use bad fishing methods i.e. using treated mosquito nets that can pollute the river. Throwing of dead animals and socking cassava in the river are also on-going activities that cause pollution. Coupled to the above mentioned, is that there is no evidence of control of activities along Zambezi River, despite existence of Zambezi water authority.


3. Project?s main objective

To protect Zambezi River ? International Waters from Human negative activities through building capacities to the local communities along the River Banks.

Project Location: Chavuma/ Zambezi

No. of Beneficiaries: 1,000

4. Specific Objective:

Sensitize community on dangers of negative practices along the banks of the Zambezi River, and promote sustainable livelihood

5. Key project Outcome:

Zambezi River Returns its Natural Vegetation and Echo System