Promoting Youth Participation in Climate-Smart Agriculture in Lilongwe

YASD is promoting youth participation in agriculture through the adoption of agroecological and climate-smart farming practices in Lilongwe. This activity responds to existing challenges affecting the sector, including declining soil fertility, high input costs, and climate-related shocks, which have contributed to low youth engagement in agriculture.

Through the Greening the Future Project, funded by the Hlanganisa Community Fund, young people and women are being supported with practical knowledge and skills to improve productivity and adopt sustainable farming methods. The intervention aligns with Malawi Vision 2063, particularly the pillar on Agricultural Productivity and Commercialisation, by positioning agriculture as a viable economic opportunity for young people.

As part of the activity, YASD is also documenting beneficiary progress, including young farmers such as Bright Kalulu from GVH Chigonthi, who has adopted agroecological practices and organic fertiliser use to improve farm performance. These cases demonstrate the effectiveness of sustainable approaches in increasing productivity and resilience among smallholder farmers.