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A community garden in drought-stricken Chipinge, Zimbabwe, transformed a $600 investment into over $7,000 in revenue by reinvesting profits and adopting climate-smart farming. The 113-member cooperative now sells 98% of their produce independently, proving small-scale farmers can thrive even in harsh conditions.
Pastoral communities in Ethiopia will receive new water systems, renewable energy, and climate-smart technology thanks to a major development bank investment. The program builds on proven drought resilience efforts already working across East Africa.
A groundbreaking 20-year study reveals that helping African communities adapt to climate change dramatically reduces forced migration, even during droughts and conflicts. The secret ingredient? Stronger farms, better water access, and disaster preparedness.