SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT OF ZANANI FOUNDATION

Zanani Farms has made significant contributions across various areas of social development, including economic impact, women empowerment, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment. These efforts collectively align with the key pillars of Malawi Vision 2063, the AU Agenda 2063, and multiple UN SDGs, showcasing a broad and enduring impact.

Focused Areas

1000 + Households

Targeted in Our EPA

8 Focused

United Nations SDG's

6 Focused

AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations

5 Focused

Malawi Vision 2063 Pillars

Economic Impact

Through job creation in rural communities, we have employed over 31 people of which 21 are women, representing 67% gender diversity. By generating income through livestock and crop sales, we have boosted household income and contributed to Malawi's agricultural GDP and poverty reduction.Subsequently contributed to:

Malawi Vision 2063 Pillars
  • ✔️ Pillar 1: Economic Transformation
  • ✔️ Pillar 2: Social Development
AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations
  • ✔️ Aspiration 1: A Prosperous Africa
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • ✔️ SDG 1: No Poverty
  • ✔️ SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Champions
Champions

Youth Empowerment

We have created employment opportunities for young people. Through skills development, training, and mentorship programs, we support youth entrepreneurship by improving access to finance and markets. we foster digital inclusion by providing access to digital technologies and partnering with another youth-led company to manage its online presence.

Malawi Vision 2063 Pillars
  • ✔️ Pillar 1: Economic Transformation
  • ✔️ Pillar 5: Human Development
AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations
  • ✔️ Aspiration 1: A Prosperous Africa
  • ✔️ Aspiration 3: Transformed Modernized Economy
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • ✔️ SDG 4: Quality Education
  • ✔️ SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Environmental Impact

We preserve natural habitats and ecosystems through sustainable farming practices, reducing soil erosion, promoting biodiversity, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing water and waste management. Our use of bio-gas energy highlights a commitment to eco-friendly innovations and effective environmental stewardship.

Malawi Vision 2063 Pillars
  • ✔️ Pillar 3: Environmental Sustainability
  • ✔️ Pillar 4: Effective Governance
AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations
  • ✔️ Aspiration 5: Africa with Modern Agriculture
  • ✔️ Aspiration 10: Africa with Environmentally Sustainable Climate-Resilient Economies
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • ✔️ SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • ✔️ SDG 13: Climate Action
  • ✔️ SDG 15: Life on Land
Champions
Champions

Women Empowerment

Zanani Farms empowers women by increasing land ownership opportunities, promoting economic independence, and fostering leadership through training and skills development in partnership with Ladies in Tertiary Education (LAITE). The initiative targets 100 women , aiming to boost their access to resources, opportunities,mutual aid, financial inclusion, and strengthen social inclusion while reducing gender-based violence.

Malawi Vision 2063 Pillars
  • ✔️ Pillar 2: Social Development
  • ✔️ Pillar 5: Human Development
AU Agenda 2063 Aspirations
  • ✔️ Aspiration 6: Africa with Strong, Accountable, and Transparent Institutions
  • ✔️ Aspiration 7: Africa with an Enabling Environment
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • ✔️ SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • ✔️ SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Notably, of the 31 employees at Zanani Farms, 21 are women, representing a gender ratio of 67%.