Village Earth/IISD Training Alumn Initiates Sustainable Development Program in Zambia

In December 2005, James Sikalima, from Zambia, attended the Village Earth/IISD training in Participatory Practices for Sustainable Development. James came to us with a Master's degree in Communication for Development and a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A.Ed.). He served as Program Development Manager, Mwembeshi Child and Family Program and had been involved in implementing an HIV and AIDS project aimed at enhancing community support for children and youth living with HIV and AIDS in Mwembeshi; also in implementing a water and sanitation project. He also took part in implementing the Food Security Project Pack focused on conservation farming and adequate food supplies in hunger stricken families, as well as child health and educational programs (Universal child immunization, access and equity to basic education).

After his participation in the training he initiated the Countryside Development Transformation Initiative in Zambia. Whose mission is to promote sustainable rural development in Zambia.

Areas of focus include:

• Sustainable Livelihoods
• Citizen participation in development and governance
  
• Appropriate Technology
• Microfinance
• Micro enterprise development
• Sustainable agriculture and agro-marketing
• Primary health care and hygiene
• Transport and Communication Systems
• Education for all

James can be contacted at:

P. O. B0x 50683, Lusaka
Direct0r – 097 883262, 095/6 251476
Program Executive – 097 749049
ZAMBIA

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