People. Environment. Possibility.

Stronger communities.
A healthier environment.

Working alongside rural communities in North-Western Zambia to protect natural resources, advance women's land rights, strengthen livelihoods and build resilience to climate change.

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Women of a SEPA-supported producer group tending crops in their irrigated field

Founded in 2004 · registered in 2005

North-Western Zambia · head office in Zambezi

Eight districts · working with women's groups

Who we are

A community-rooted organisation for people and nature

Save Environment and People Agency (SEPA) is a legally registered, non-profit civil society organisation founded in 2004 by Mailes Zulu Muke. Our mandate is to transform rural communities by addressing the effects of climate change, promoting environmental sustainability and supporting social enterprises that improve the lives of vulnerable households.

We are community-focused, pro-women, pro-poor and pro-environment, working through grassroots, district and provincial structures.

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Our purpose in action

Where our work begins

Land Rights & Community Advocacy

Promoting women's land rights and fair management of natural resources in communities affected by the extractive industries.

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Sustainable Livelihoods

Fish farming, modern beekeeping and small livestock production through a pass-on-the-gift scheme.

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Climate Resilience & Safe Water

Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable households with climate-smart agriculture and access to safe water.

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Community Awareness & Protection

Sensitisation on early marriage, child protection and mineral revenue-sharing mechanisms.

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EcoWatch & Restoration

Tree planting as a practical pathway to mitigate climate change and foster a greener, more sustainable future.

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Knowledge & collaboration · 20–23 January 2025

SEPA at the GEF Southern Africa Expanded Constituency Workshop

SEPA participated in the GEF Southern Africa Expanded Constituency Workshop in Johannesburg, focused on environmental sustainability, funding opportunities and regional cooperation.

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