Agriculture as a Catalyst for Community Development with John Sakala of A Chance for Change
In this episode: Explore inspiring stories of grassroots entrepreneurship, agricultural innovation, and community empowerment from Zambia and Kenya. This episode highlights practical strategies for sustainability and the importance of partnerships in development projects. Main Topics Covered: -The journey of John Sakala and the founding of “A Chance for Change” in Zambia -Integrating agriculture as a business to support community development -The role of poultry farming in financial sustainability -Collaboration between NGOs, government, and the private sector for impact -Lessons learned about resilience, funding, and scaling small businesses -The significance of local value chains and market access for smallholder farmers -How to leverage existing skills and practical experience for social initiatives -Future plans for entrepreneurship and partnerships in community projects Host: Mary Kurek with Co-Host Jerim Onguru, Founder and Chair, Global Agency for Community Acceleration of Kenya.
