From hunting to enterprise in Nyawa, Zambia

For nearly 25 years, Elliot Mudenda relied on hunting to support his family in Nyawa Chiefdom in southern Zambia. He had started as a farmer, but recurring droughts gradually made farming unreliable and unproductive.  With few alternative income options available, hunting became a means for survival.   However, Elliot knew the risks — the predawn darkness. The hours spent tracking game through … Read more

Beyond fish and tourism: The hidden value of the Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean’s sparkling blue waters and pristine sandy beaches are a familiar sight for visitors arriving in coastal towns along Africa’s shoreline. Yet beyond this beauty lies an ocean that sustains the livelihoods of millions of people living along its shores. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the annual Gross Marine … Read more