HATTAZ is proud to participate in the Cotton Development Trust (CDT) Field Day happening now in Magoye! Under the theme “Driving Cotton Excellence; Innovations, Partnerships, and Farmer Empowerment,” this event provides a great platform to showcase how women are driving change in the cotton sector. Through our Women’s Economic Empowerment Project, we are supporting women cotton farmers and weavers with skills, market linkages, and value addition opportunities. www.hattaz.org Cotton Board of ZambiaCotton Association of Zambia CAZWe Effect Southern AfricaInternational Trade CentreMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Happy Labor Day from HATTAZ! Today, we celebrate the hardworking women transforming lives through savings, leadership, and small businesses.From selling fritters to fund education, to leading cooperatives and VSLAs — women like Martha, Mary, Modester, Margret, Grace, and Annie are proving that with unity and effort, change is possible.Your labor builds futures. Your strength inspires us all. HATTAZ salutes you! We Effect Southern Africa International Trade Centre Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Cotton Board of Zambia
James Nkhonjera of Mashangano Farm in Katete District is not just growing cotton, he’s growing change. As a cotton farmer, weaver, and carpenter making handloom machines, James shares how training from HATTAZ with support from We Effect under the WEECVC project has transformed his life. Through knowledge gained from study circles , VSLA savings, and skills development, he’s now empowering youth and community members to thrive. His message is clear: let’s support cotton farming to secure our future. Follow our work and more inspiring stories like that of James by visiting our website at www.hattaz.org We Effect Southern Africa
From struggle to strength! Mada Sakala shares how her cotton farming has transformed through the WEECVC project. Hear her story of resilience, growth, and hope for better prices. We Effect Southern AfricaCotton Association of Zambia CAZEmbassy of Sweden in LusakaInternational Trade CentreMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development TrustAfrica
Through weaving, savings, and enterprise, women and youth in Petauke and Katete are transforming cotton into sustainable livelihoods. With support from the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa through We Effect, HATTAZ is empowering communities with skills, financial independence, and business growth. #EconomicEmpowerment #WeavingChange #VSLA #HATTAZ #WomenInBusiness #weecvc We Effect Southern AfricaEmbassy of Sweden in LusakaCotton Board of ZambiaInternational Trade CentreCotton Association of Zambia CAZMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Zambia
Honoring women on International Women’s Day. Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress! This Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength of women in the cotton value chain—from farmers to weavers. By equipping them with skills, market access, and financial opportunities, we are creating lasting change and emphasizing the significance of swiftly and decisively acting to achieve gender equality. #WomensDay #EmpowerWomen #CottonForChange #WEECVC We Effect Southern AfricaEmbassy of Sweden in LusakaCotton Board of ZambiaInternational Trade CentreCotton Association of Zambia CAZMinistry Of Commerce Trade And IndustryMinistry of Agriculture, ZambiaMinistry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaSME
Rejoice Banda poses for a picture in her cotton field with her daughter saying, she is a proud resilient cotton farmer who is growing cotton each season despite the effects of climate change and low cotton prices. She believes there is still hope for a better cotton industry - Musadabwe village, Mambwe District #resilience #resilientcotton #proudcotton #sustainablecotton Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka We Effect Southern Africa Cotton Board of Zambia Cotton Association of Zambia CAZ
Annual Result Assessments are ongoing as cotton farmers in Musadabwe village of Mambwe district meet for a Women’s Focus Group Discussion and give their views on the impact, effectiveness and forward steps of the Women Economic Empowerment in Cotton Value Chain(WEECVC) project through We Effect Southern Africa and the Swedish Embassy.
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