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2018 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL REPORT

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New Apostolic Church Relief Organisation Report 2018

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CONTENTS

Executive Summary ...... Projects and Activities...... Strategic Pathway 1 – Education Thematic Area ...... Strategic Pathway 2 – Health, water, sanitation ...... and hygiene thematic area ...... Strategic Pathway 3 – Agriculture and household...... income thematic area...... Strategic Pathway 4 - Disaster Mitigation and Risk Reduction...... Strategic Pathway 5 - Organizational Development & Institutional Strengthening...... Financial Report...... Conclusion......

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List of Acronyms

ADC Area Development Committee AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome CISANET Civil Society Agriculture Network CONGOMA Council of Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi CBD Country Board of Directors CSEC Civil Society Education Coalition DAA 28 District Apostle Area 28 (Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe) DACs District Advisory Committees DADO District Agriculture Development Officer DCDO District Community Development Officer DRM Disaster Relief management ECCDC Early childhood care and development centre ED Executive Director FBOs Faith Based Organizations GVH Group Village Headman HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus IGA Income Generating Activity LSIC Livelihood Savings and Investment Cooperatives MK Malawi Kwacha NAC New Apostolic Church NACRO New Apostolic Church Relief Organization NGO Non-Government Organization OVC Orphans and Vulnerable Children PEPFAR President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief PPCR Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience PTAs Parents and Teachers' Association RAC Regional Advisory Committee SABOS Sustainable Agriculture and Business Opportunities SAC Satellite Advisory Committee SDP Strategic Development Plan VDC Village Development Committee WASHE Water, Sanitation, Health and Education WDCs Ward Development Committees ZMW Zambian Kwacha

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1.0 Executive Summary

his annual report provides the account on the performance of activities The period under review saw efforts implemented by New Apostolic Church Relief Organization (NACRO) in of the Organization yield yet more TZambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe in the year 2018. New Apostolic Church results and favorable outcomes. The Relief Organization is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) under the New areas to note are the increase in Apostolic Church. The organization was established to operate as a development number of active projects from five to and humanitarian wing of the church and it exists to help the needy and eight Malawi and decreased from disadvantaged communities of different geographical backgrounds as well as fifteen to thirteen in Zambia. Project implement social development activities targeting various communities. NACRO Incomes (values) to completion also works to accomplish its goals by most importantly mobilizing resources and showed an upward movement from contributing towards the reduction of poverty and improvement of livelihood EUR €359,209 to EUR €913,757 in which is its core mandate through various projects. Malawi; and from €520,828.52 to €854,466.07 in Zambia and recorded NACRO has the following vision: “Strengthened NACRO that transforms zero in Zimbabwe. At Organizational vulnerable communities into resilient and self-sustaining households in the areas level, the number of active primary it operates,” and the mission statement reads as follows: “To provide high quality household beneficiaries reached were demand driven services that impacts positively on the lives of the vulnerable 7 987 households from 7 087.It is communities and provides capacity building that results in stronger resilience mandatory that the organization and improved livelihoods.” being a user of Public Funds gives detailed account of the activities The main strategic goal for the organisation is: “To contribute to improved towards which the funds were livelihoods and strengthened resilience of vulnerable community members by channeled in the bid to help the facilitating access to better services and empowerment based on community community and other developmental needs.” Therefore, all activities undertaken by NACRO are based on this goal. This efforts, hence the report for 2018. report is covering the period January 2018 to December 2018. The period under The report takes the form of outlining review has been a mixed year of new projects coming on board and some projects a summary of Projects and Activities phasing out. with their achievements and challenges by Strategic Pathway In Malawi, during the year, we saw two projects being phased out which were; followed by a discussion of the Luvuwo Irrigation Scheme and Mzuzu Houses for the vulnerable person. The Lessons Learnt and Observations, yearly project supporting two ECCDCs at Mbwatalika and Mchengautuba were Challenges and Recommendations. renewed. During the year two projects – Kazigande-Chikuli ECCDC Project in Blantyre as well as Msongolo Irrigation Scheme Project in Rumphi were rolled LUSAKA out. NACRO Malawi also clinched a Water, Sanitation and Health Education MAY 2019 (WASHE) project from Nak-karitativ. The project will be implemented in Mchinji District and will be rolled out in 2019

In Zambia, during the year, we saw five projects being phased-out which were; Climate -proofed Smallholder Agriculture Promotion Project, Chibombo Farm III, Chibombo Tomato and Onion Value Addition Project, Makapaela NAC Community School I and the Matenda Community Education Support Project. During the year three new projects – Lusaka East Kafue Sisters IGA in Chilanga, Kabeta Small Skills and Crafts Training Project in Choma and the Adolescents Sexual Health and Rights Project in Kalabo were rolled out.

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2.0 Projects and Activities

2.1 Strategic Pathway 1 – Education Thematic Area.

The aim is to Increase Access to Education

2.1.1 Mbwatalika ECCDC in Lilongwe and Mchengautuba ECCDC in Mzuzu, Malawi

he yearly project funded by NAK-karitativ provision of school learning materials; provision of aims at increasing access of the vulnerable nutritious vita meals to the children while at school; Tchildren to quality education services provision of teaching and catering materials, drilling through early childhood community development of water borehole at Mbwatalika ECCDC and education targeting at least 185 children by end of provision of up-grading training to teachers. December 2018 at Mbwatalika - 100 pupils and at Mchengautuba ECCDC is at Sonda in Mzuzu. The Mchengautuba – 85 pupils. The project was funded by catchment area is surrounded by 6 villages under NAK-karitativ to the tune of Euro €46,970 Group Village Headman Zulu. It targets 117 (Mwk37.6m). The project initially started in 2012 and households. Mbwatalika ECCDC is in Lilongwe. The since then there has been annual extensions of the catchment area is surrounded by 4 group village project in order to support the centres as they are not headmen and it targets 656 households yet self-sustainable. From the beginning of the 2018 Overall Results: school year Mbwatalika had enrolled 51 children in Result 1: A total number of 85 in the current level one and 50 children progressed into level two academic year graduated from both Mbwatalika and resulting into a total enrolment of 101. 163 children Mchengautuba against the target of 80. This have since graduated into primary school at indicates that the schools have achieved over 100% of Mbwatalika. Mchengautuba ECCDC in the 2018 the planned graduates going to primary school in the academic year had enrolled 41 children in level one project period. and 44 children progressed into level two. The total Result 2: The health of the children has enrolment currently for Mchengautuba is 85 children. improved as 100% of the registered pupils are no 126 children have since graduated into primary school longer underweight from 95% at the beginning of the at Mchengautuba. academic year. This is an indicator that malnutrition Achievements and Results were as has been reduced amongst the children that have follows: attended the nursery school. Less children reported 1. 186 children were enrolled and being illnesses which are caused by malnutrition due to educated at both centres provision of a balanced diet in their food intake at 2. 98% of the pupils did not show effects of school. malnutrition Result 3: Four savings and investments 3. A borehole was drilled at Mbwatalika groups are active at the centres which would support ECCDC the parents with start-up or working capital for their 4. Four savings and investment groups for small businesses hence able to support the education parents and guardians are active at both centres. Two of their wards. at Mchengautuba ECCDC and two at Mbwatalika Result 4: Parents continue to be more ECCDC productive in their gardens and at household level The project faced some challenges which since the children are being taken care of at the included, firstly, the size of class rooms being small schools during their working time. compared to demand for space and secondly. The Result 5: A water borehole with Afridev centres are struggling to be self-sustainable hence pump was drilled at Mbwatalika ECCDC to supply threatening the ongoing concern water at the centre All activities for the year were done which included: development of selection criteria and selection committees; provision of school uniforms to all enrolled orphans and other vulnerable children;

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2.1.2 Kazigande - Chikuli ECCDC in Blantyre, Malawi

This three-year project was rolled out in the year 2018 and is being implemented in Blantyre with support from Nak- karitativ and with a budget of Eur. €185,750 (Mwk148.6). This project would result into an establishment of an Early Childhood Care and Development Centre (ECCDC) at Kazigande Village, GVH Kesinala in Senior Chief Kuntaja area in Blantyre. This area is near Chikuli Trading centre in Blantyre rural district about 40 km north of Blantyre City. The centre shall be a feeder school to Chigombe Primary School which is 500m away. The project received approval from Blantyre District Assembly, traditional leaders and the community at large. The chiefs also provided land for the centre and the architect had completed the drawings of the centre. The major activity during the reporting period was to commence construction of the school infrastructure which includes one administration block, a three-classroom block, feeding area, kitchen, and toilets, including drilling of borehole at the school. These works have progressed well at the school and in the next academic year pupils will be enrolled at the centre.

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2.1.3 Choma OVC Support Project 2017-2020– Choma, Zambia

The project is located in in the Southern Province of Zambia, 286 km South of the Capital, Lusaka. The main objective of the Choma OVC Support Addendum was to address the issue of weak support towards the 100 OVCs' welfare especially education for the year 2017. The intervention was seeking to provide education support to 105 OVCs in the short term in Choma while at the same time building capacity tin the Caregivers for the longer term care. The project was funded by NAK-Karitativ. Achievements and Outcomes: 105 OVCs remained in School. 75 Caregivers raise at least K 2 474,00 each at Fund Share-out (year-end 2018 or cycle); an extra income for their households to support the Children in school. The average share-out value is less than K 5 000,00 of last year due to increased number of groups supported.

The number of beneficiary groups in VS&L has risen from 5 (2017) to 11 (2018); 126 beneficiaries in 2017 to 314 beneficiaries in 2018

Challenges & Lessons Learnt

There is need to build a Caretaker's House at Kabeta Project site.

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2.1.4 Chibombo Vulnerable Children Skills Training Centre 2017- 2018 – Chibombo, Zambia – renamed Chabota Skills Training Centre.

The project is located at the Henwood Chibombo Farm a medium scale Commercial Farm belonging to Achievements and Outcomes: the New Apostolic Church Relief Organization (NACRO). It lies 96km north of Lusaka near The period involved back and forth Council Civic centre in the Central communications between NAK-Karitativ as principal Province of Zambia. Its objective is as follows; funder and NACRO over the cost-sharing and Improved livelihood status former vulnerable subsequently soliciting for the cost-sharing children from the Streets through placement of at responsibility from the Church; New Apostolic least 95% of each in-take’ graduating students into Church Zambia (NACZAM). However, the school Self-Employment and formal employment every infrastructure were finally constructed, furnished and year; is the objective of the project. ready to take in first shoot of learners by year-end 2018.

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2.1.5 Matenda NAC School – Mansa; Zambia.

The main objective of the project was Increased Challenges school infrastructure by providing 2 standard teachers’ houses and a 1 x 3 classroom block over a Delayed implementation due to a large period of one year for the provision of quality basic community contribution; 27% of the Total Project education to OVCs at Matenda School. Budget. The completion of the buildings spilled-over The project was seeking to provide 1x3 Classroom into 2019. Block with 2 GRZ Standard Teachers' Houses at the school. It also supported 5 VS&L Groups who increased an extra line of income from nothing to K 42 757,00.

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2.1.6 Makapaela NAC Community School, Zambia

More infrastructures development was recorded at Makapaela New Apostolic Church Community Key achievements: School in Limulunga district. NACRO through its key partners NAK Karitativ and the New Apostolic Church Completed the construction of 1 x 3 completed the construction of 2 classroom blocks and classroom block, early childhood class, 3 double VIP provision of teaching and learning materials. This has latrines and provision of assorted teaching and increased the enrolment at the school in 2018. The learning materials school has classes running from Early Childhood to Increase in enrollment from 152 to 183 Grade 6. NACRO has been involved in lobbying for pupils(95 boys and 88 girls) and a stead progression government trained teachers and enhancing in grades as the school has now grade 6 class coordination with the Ministry of General Education. Managed to lobby for addition 1 trained teacher to be deployed to the school by Limulunga District Education Board Held meetings with school Parent and Challenges the school Teachers Association(PTA) on the development of the is facing: school infrastructure Managed to mobilized additional resources

from NAK – Karitativ for construction of 2 permanent Inadequate trained teachers for grades one staff houses and installation of solar powered water and above systems Inadequate teachers' houses as the school Improvement in the coordination, collaboration and has only two permanent houses support with other partners such as the District Inadequate teaching materials especially for Apostle's Office, Ministry of General Education and grades 4 and above Mongu Area Apostle Lack of budget support for running costs and monitoring visits

Recommendations:

Lobby for more resources for teacher’s houses and teaching and learning materials NAC to allocate resources for operations of the school Lobby Ministry of Education for PMEC number in order for the school to have more teachers

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2.1.6 Support to vulnerable children by Advisory Committee (DAC), Zambia

With the support of the Regional Administrative Office in Mongu, the Senanga DAC managed to Key achievements: provide education support to orphans and vulnerable children in Senanga district. This was with financial Managed to 150 OVCs from the selected support from PEPFAR small grants programme and schools. the support ended in September 2018. Managed to distribute the school requirements to the OVCs 100 pupils (47 boys and 53 girls) supported under primary school 50 (33 boys and 17 girls) provided with Challenges faced education support in secondary school Conducted 3 workshops for OVCs with the Overwhelmed by many vulnerable school following topics; HIV/AIDS transmission, going children but only supported limited number prevention, the need for counseling and testing, Lack of food at household levels contributed importance of education, the rights and to poor performance and absenteeism of pupils under responsibilities of children and guardians, child support marriages and early pregnancies. Limited parental monitoring on pupils' Conducted a training of 23 DAC members performance at school and volunteers from the local structures (23) on Basic Girls of old age had difficulties in acquiring information on HIV and AIDS Modes of prevention sanitary materials affecting their concentration and Strategies of prevention and myths, Communication performance at school with children, Children's rights, Data management and collection, Reporting skills, Psychosocial life skills and Parenting skills.

Pupils at Kaeya Primary School, Senanga supported with school uniforms, Recommendations bags and books under the PEPFAR grant

Need for more resources to provide educational support Support Committees to establish income generating activities to increase resource mobilization Training of committees in resource mobilization and project management

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2.2 Strategic Pathway 2 – Health, water, sanitation and hygiene thematic area.

This strategic path aims to improve health status of the vulnerable communities.

2.2.1 WASH Projects in Malawi

In Malawi, during the period under review, NACRO made provision of clean and potable water through drilling of a 55m deep borehole at Mbwatalika ECCDC. A new WASHE project which will be implemented in Mchinji District was approved by NAK-karitativ towards the end of 2018 and will be rolled over in 2019.

2.2.2 Graceland Chisanga RHC – Mkushi, ZAMBIA.

The Health center has been providing health service to the catchment population of 3,361 people for over two years at reporting time (year-end 2017). It was reported that since opening doors to the community the Health center had offered the following services: • Maternal and child health services i.e. Antenatal Care services, Post-natal Care services, deliveries and under-five immunization. • HIV counseling and testing • ART (ARVs) General health cases - Out patients and in patients During the reporting period, the following activities were carried out by NACRO with the support of ZAMAZI Sisters Fellowship; · Solar Water Pump and accessories procured and installed at the facility · Solar-powered Lighting System installed at the Maternity Wing and Out Patient Department. · Four Mattresses donated for the Mothers' Shelter. · Four Tables and Chairs for Staff and Six Benches for the Outpatients.

2.2.3 Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Project, Zambia

Western province is one of the poorest provinces in Zambia with poverty levels estimated at 84% and HIV prevalence at 15%. This has seen more young people being vulnerable and high-risk group. Due to this scenario, the New Apostolic Church Relief Organization developed a proposal to NGOCC for adolescent sexual reproductive health and rights. The objective of the project is to contribute to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights information among the young people aged 10 to 24 in Kalabo, Limulunga and Nalolo districts of Western province through the reduction of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections including HIV.

A relieved girl after receiving some clothes during the event

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Sisters’ Fellowship Assistant Patron (Mrs. Kalumiana) at the Graceland Mission.

With the support of the Regional Administrative Key achievements: Office in Mongu, the Senanga DAC managed to provide education support to orphans and vulnerable Mobilized external resources to support high children in Senanga district. This was with financial risk groups support from PEPFAR small grants programme and Good relationship with other civil society the support ended in September 2018. organizations for resource mobilizations Expansion of interventions to other districts

Challenges faced Recommendations

Short term support when the province need Mobilize more resources for a longer project more support in health programs period, e.g. 3 to 5 years Inadequate volunteers in Nalolo and Formation of Satellite Advisory Committees Limulunga to spearhead the project activities in Nalolo and Limulunga

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2.3 Strategic Pathway 3 – Agriculture and household income thematic area

The aim of this strategic pathway is to Improve Household Income, Nutrition and Food Security. Through this strategic pathway NACRO has cooperated with other partners to improve food security and disposable income for vulnerable households through sustainable agriculture.

2.3.1 Luvuwo Irrigation Project – Nkhata-bay, Malawi

The project aimed at improving food and disposable income for 100 households for Luvuwo Irrigation Scheme Community thereby supplementing government efforts in national food security programs. The scheme is located on a ten-hectare land along which a perennial river runs and feeds the dam from which canals were constructed to water the gardens along the stream.

Project sign post at the Scheme Irish potato plot that benefited from inputs loan

The project worthy Euro €80,500 (Mwk64,4m) Farmers provided with loans for inputs such which started on 1st October 2016 ended on 30th as seeds for Irish potatoes, tomato and onion, September 2018. The following were achieved by the resulting into 60% growth in agriculture production project: Farmers received training in farm produce 800 metres irrigation canal rehabilitated processing, utilisation, business skills training which resulting into 60% increase in agriculture production contributed to increase in household income and food 97% of the trained smallholder farmers are security applying the knowledge transferred to them through Through Extension Planning Agriculture training in SMART agriculture resulting into 60% Area, small holder farmers were able to showcase increase of agricultural production their products during field days resulting into 20% Borehole drilled and functional and this increase in Irish potato and other crops markets resulted into 15% decrease in reported cases of The cooperative department conducted preventable waterborne diseases in the target area cooperative development training and the group has All the farmers received goats in order to since applied for registration of the cooperative to improve household nutrition and manure from government droppings. 55 goats were given to women and 45 goats were given to men

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Top Right: Handover of borehole by Apostle F. Lungu Top left: Irrigation Scheme Rehabilitated Luvuwo Irrigation Scheme Bottom left and right: Jane Mkandawire showing her goat kraal under which she collects droppings for manure

The project has seen the revival of agricultural activities at the scheme which had almost stopped due non- functional canal. The canal which has since been rehabilitated resulted in farmers growing Irish potatoes, maize and other leafy vegetables hence increased income for the beneficiaries. In the year 2018, 100 beneficiaries received farm input loans totaling MK3,412,625. The loan repayment rate was at 97%.

Left and right: Proud Farmers Receiving their goats from NACRO officials

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2.3.2 Msongolo Irrigation Scheme Project – Rumphi, Malawi

This project was rolled in 2018 with the main objective of increasing incomes and improving rural livelihoods in a sustainable manner, by raising the productivity of small holder farms and improving incomes of 164 farming households at Msongolo Irrigation Scheme in Rumphi, this will also be done by promoting the environmentally friendly irrigation technology of Solar Powered and thereby sustainably supplying water to crops and improve efficiency. NAK-karitativ is also funding this three-year project up to an amount of Mwk230, 400,000 (Eur. 288,000). This is a three-year project which started on 1st April 2018 and ending on 31st March 2021. The results of the project include: 3,200m irrigation canals are rehabilitated and watering the 28ha land. 2 solar water pumps are fitted and pumping water into the 28ha land. At least 80% of the trained 164 Smallholder farmers in SMART Agriculture, nutrition, environment management, irrigation and water management, animal husbandry are using the knowledge transferred to them. 164 farmers are provided with one goat each for income, nutrition and manure from droppings. 164 farmers are provided with farm inputs on loans to enhance income and food security. Linking farmers to markets. Livelihood, savings and investment groups are established in the target area. A farmers’ cooperative is established in the targeted area. In 2018 the preliminary activities of the project were done which included the participatory rural appraisal, sensitization of the project activities to the chiefs and beneficiaries, presentation of the project to Rumphi District Assembly for a formal approval, topography survey of the scheme as well as developing the rehabilitation designs and layout of the scheme.

Part of the damaged canal and one of the water pumps that will be replaced at Msongolo Irrigation Scheme

2.3.3 Livelihoods, Savings and Investments Cooperatives (LSIC) Project, Malawi

The project aims at contributing to rural poverty reduction through mobilisation of savings and access to credit as well as investments thereby promoting financial inclusion of the 200 rural poor households. The project is being implemented in Lunzu - Blantyre, Luviri - Mzimba and Luvuwo – Nkhatabay. The project has recorded the following achievements so far: · 33 based community-based trainers were trained to support and lead group microfinance and investment activities. · A training manual for developing LSIC groups was developed which is being used by community-based facilitators and NACRO officials.

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200 rural households are registered and currently are saving and borrowing in their groups. In addition to individual businesses, the groups will also do group businesses such as Poultry farming, maize mill, goat farming, and piggery. LSIC project has helped its members to mobilize capital of over Mwk4,329,700 in all the three projects areas. This capital was pooled together from the beneficiaries’ own savings which they could not do before the LSIC Project. Eight LSIC groups were formed in the three areas and they formed three clusters. One cluster in Luviri has bought a diesel maize mill at a cost of K1m which is operating as a group business. Three cooperatives have been registered after a thorough cooperative development training was done to the groups Group members are running small businesses which have improved the household income.

Failure to get experienced and competent group treasurers has resulted into substandard maintenance of bookkeeping books and this is the major challenge the project is facing. However, NACRO would enhance on capacity building of these treasurers. The project is being funded by Nak-karitativ to the tune of Mk142,007,170 (Eur. 189,342.92) and it started on 1st April 2017 and to end on 30th March 2020.

Top left: A group savings meeting in progress at Luviri Top Right: Member Passbook Bottom Right: LSIC group developing a business cash flow during training.

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Emily Mhango from Luvuwo LSIC group inside her village shop which A maize mill bought at Mk1m by Luviri LSIC group members is operational started after borrowing Mk20,000 from her LSIC group in their area

2.3.4 Banking the Smallholder Horticulture Producers (B_SHOPP 2017 -2019), Peri-urban Lusaka Region, ZAMBIA.

With the help of Rural Finance Extension Programme (RUFEP) of the Government of the Republic of Zambia under Ministry of Finance; NACRO started the implementation of the B_SHOPP 2017 -2019. It seeks to ease farmer payments through the phone and link them to finance sources in the banks.

Achievements and Outcomes

· Farmer Database System was finally installed. · Smallholder Horticulture farmers were being captured onto the database · 132 Smallholder Farmers were successfully linked to Banking Facility. They were issued with VISA Prepaid Cards. · Partnerships, cooperation and business linkages strengthened with other new players coming on board; Amiran, IDE and ZNFU.

Mr. Bwoni grading Tomato during aggregation in Momboshi (lt), CAD Arthur Banda; in blue top, demonstrating the Smartphone to farmer Costa Moyo (mid) and the Atlasmara Prepaid Card issued to 132 farmers on the Project so far (rt)

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2.3.5 Livelihoods, Savings and Investment Cooperatives (LSIC - 2017 – 2020) - Central ZAMBIA.

The Livelihoods, Savings and Investments Cooperatives (LSIC) Project was originally conceived and crafted as COMMUNITY SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT and COOPERATIVES PROJECT (COMSIC) – MSCS II (Micro Savings and Credit Scheme phase 2) on Upscaling Sustainable Agri-Business Opportunities Support (SABOS). It covers 5 sites; Mumbwa, Nangoma, Chisamba West, Lusaka East and Chongwe and Rufunsa. The main objective was; Increased empowerment and capacity in productive micro-businesses and savings among the targeted 400 Households in Chisamba, Mumbwa, Nangoma, Lusaka East and Rufunsa by 2020.

Achievements and Outcomes;

· 877 beneficiaries instead of 400 were active on the project. · 30 Community Based Trainers (among them 5 Field Agents) trained. An additional 18 was trained in Nangoma to speed-up the Outcomes attainment. · Total accumulation by year end in terms of Money and other Assets was K 962 283,50 translating to K 1 097,24/person. This is higher than 2017 figure of K 219,23/person by far. · Five Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies had formed by year-end out of the target of 10; Mubuyu SACCOS, Twasubuka Women's' SACCOS, Chisamba West SACCOS, Luyando SACCOS and Favour Women's Club.

Some Cooperatives and their achievement along the way.

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2.3.6 Kabeta Small Skills, Crafts & Trades Project (KSSCTP) - 2018

The project was seeking to facilitate the Kabeta Women’s Club equipment has increased household incomes by 20% through Carpentry and Tailoring by December 2018.

The following achievements so far have been; · The group has started accumulating incomes in, Carpentry, Tailoring and Savings and Lending. · Number of active community mechanisms aimed at increased preservation of the Natural Forests

· Capacity Building in Local Monitoring Structures; Five (5) SACs were formed and trained ; Nakeempa and Siamambo in Choma while Macha, Nalube A and Nalube B were trained in Kabeta. · Capacity Building in the beneficiaries as on the 30th November, 2018 the first shoot of trainees graduated from the Training with Certificates. These were 8 Carpenters and 16 Tailors

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A matching grant arrangement between NAK- Karitativ and Lusaka East Kafue Sisters from the New Apostolic Church, this intervention seeks to reach- out to 200 Widows, 500 OVCs, 150 senior citizens and 200 other vulnerable people by way of Economic Capacity Building and Support. The achievements by year-end were little besides all procurements required done and one training in business management. However, all other activities leading to the Multi-purpose Cooperative running were delayed by electricity connection to the plot as well as encroachment by squatters which delayed the fencing.

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2.3.8 Climate proofed Smallholder Agriculture Promotion Project (CSAP), Zambia

The Climate Proofed Smallholder Agriculture Promotion Project aimed to increase the resilience to the effects of climate change with overall improvement in the economic status among the target communities by 15% by the end of 2018. This will be attained by promoting preparedness and adaptation strategies that ensure rational environment management and natural resources conservation in Mongu, Limulunga and Sioma districts of Western Province of Zambia.

As climate change continues to be one of the most critical challenges facing the communities of Western province, the task to address these requires both adaptation and involvement of all stakeholders, with more participation of local communities who directly depend on climate – sensitive natural resources for their livelihoods. The project is located in high climate – risk areas where changing precipitation, increased temperatures, and increased incidence of floods and droughts have degraded the ecosystems that its inhabitants rely on for their livelihoods. The people in the target wards are faced with increased crop failure, new patterns of pests and diseases, lack of appropriate seeds and planting materials, loss of livestock and water scarcity.

During the reporting period, NACRO continued to support communities to adapt to present and future climate change impacts and support sustainable natural resource management. These included sustainable land and water management such as identification of suitable and climate – tolerant crops and livestock, canal management and crop diversification for improved food, nutrition and income security. The small-scale farmers are also trained in alternative livelihood options. Three women groups were supported with farming implements and oxen to enhance their agricultural activities and income generating activities. Under the project communities were encouraged to be stewards of their environment and natural resource through training in community based natural resource management, conducted training to 193 small scale farmers in sustainable agriculture and basic animal husbandry skills, more households recording increase in household food, nutrition and income security Through the project 1,703 beneficiaries (male 539 and female 1,164) have accessed the agricultural inputs.

Liseli Women Club of Namushakende ward receiving farming implements from NACRO in the presence of the Executive Director and Area Councillor

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Challenges faced

The duration of the project was too short, Bad terrains to the target wards: Due to some geographical isolation of some wards, the organization experienced increased tear and wear of the motor vehicles and maintenance costs, Vastness of some wards as the farmers could not travel to the main centre collect agricultural inputs due to long distances, Outbreaks of diseases especially New Castle Diseases in village chicken affected the smooth implementation of the pass on model, Flooding of some wards in the 2017/2018 rain season destroyed many of the crops, Low adoption of making ammoniated rice straw by farmers.

Recommendations The District Commissioner for Mongu handing over a goat to a secondary beneficiary during the launch of the Pass - On Ceremony at Namushakende Community Development Centre NACRO to mobilize more resources to scale – up some best practices learnt from the project Integrate provision of agricultural inputs with market linkages and saving schemes In future, include field day and exchange visits for farmers to enhancing knowledge sharing Strengthen the capacity of local structures such as farmer groups, women groups and WDCs

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2.4 Strategic Pathway 4 - Disaster Mitigation and Risk Reduction

2.4.1 Construction of Houses for the Vulnerable in Mzuzu, Malawi

This project aimed to contribute to poverty The beneficiary households have shifted from reduction by providing shelter to the vulnerable make-shift houses and toilets to well-built furnished elderly and orphans living alone in dilapidated houses houses, clean and well-ventilated toilets including or with elderly widows with no capacity to earn a bathroom hence contributing to reduced housing living. Under this project 10 houses have been risks and more hygienic living in the households. The constructed, four houses in Msongwe Area and six project has also furnished the houses with beds, houses in Doroba area in Mzuzu. mattresses, dining table, dining chairs and kitchen The major outputs included: utensils · 10 houses are constructed for the Vulnerable NACRO got funding from Nak-karitativ people amounting to Mwk46,897,580 (Eur. 62,530) to · 10 houses are furnished with furniture and construct the 10 houses whose beneficiaries were kitchen utensils identified by the traditional leaders and New · Beneficiaries to have received psycho social Apostolic Church Ministers. The project period was training from 15 June 2017 to 15 June 2018 with an extension All houses at Msongwe and at Doroba were of two months to conclude the construction which completed and were handed over to the beneficiaries faced delay due to slippery terrain in Msongwe area on 12th December 2018 by District Apostle Helper during rainy season. Arnold Mhango. The project has given improved shelter and sanitation to 10 households.

Mickdance Kumwenda at her old and new home

The beneficiaries of the housing project in Msongwe area included the following: 1. Mickdance Kumwenda - 52 years, Widow – Husband died in 2013, she has 7 Children and 10 Grandchildren, she is a small local farmer and the old house condition was a mud and leaking grass thatch. She stays at her village in Msongwe 2. Janet Ngwira - 60 years, Widow, she has 3 Children and 5 Grandchildren, lived in a mud and glass thatched house and heavily leaking. She is surviving by collecting and selling firewood. Staying at her village in Msongwe 3. Leah Nyirenda - 68 years, Widow with 4 Children and 5 Grandchildren. She is surviving through a little assistance from Children and lived in a mud and old rusty Iron sheet roofed house. Staying at her village in Msongwe. 4. Rhoda Mwangonde - 38 years, Widow with 6 Children. House had fallen down soon after husband passed away. She did not own the plot where she was staying with her husband. The local Chief had allocated her a new place where a house was constructed. Surviving through selling of seasonal agricultural produce and fruits. 22 [email protected] www.nacrozmz.com nacro Annual Report 2018 New Apostolic Church Relief Organsiation

The beneficiaries of the housing project in Doroba area are: 1. Malumbo Mhone – a 17 years double orphan. A very intelligent and focused boy who despite his hardships, passed his Junior Certificate Examination with flying colors. His daily livelihood and school requirements are supported by his grandmother Fidess Kanyasko who herself is in her seventies and with no proper accommodation.

2. Jesse Mhone – 64 years widow with 5 children and grand-children. She was married to a Mr. Nyirenda in Nkhatabay. The death of her husband brought misery to her and her children hence failing to construct a good house when she returned to her village in Doroba.

3. Aliyeni Manda – 80 years widow supporting six orphans. Aliyeni's original house collapsed in 2012 and the house she was occupying belongs to her grandson who is in South Africa; a situation which will render her homeless upon his return. She is sharing the home with her daughter Monica who herself is a widow too and other six orphans. The family survives through piece work. The house was constructed on their own plot

4. Beauty Chipeta – 41 years widow with three children. She survives on piece works and fruits selling. Beauty herself is a victim of a broken family as her parents divorced. This situation forced her into early marriage despite her seemingly reasonable level of intelligence. Her old house could best be described as a death trap as one of the walls fell down.

5. Miriam Nyirenda – 47 years old widow supporting six orphans and her mother. She survives on petty trading. This large family is barely surviving. Miriam herself is weak and frail. This Family cannot repair, let alone replace their old house which was in a very sorry state.

6. Tryness Mhone – 63 years widow and surviving on small scale farming. This family is barely surviving and apart from the two orphans. Tryness is also caring for her daughter who is crippled. This takes a lot of her time a situation which complicates her situation even further.

Old and New home of Janet Ngwira

Old and New Home for Rhoda Mwangonde

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2.4.2 Mantapala Refugee Camp Intervention, Zambia

A feasibility study tour was undertaken to site in of 807 km from Lusaka City as well as two other sites for refugees in Lusaka. Then a decision was taken to intervene in Nchelenge due to the number of refugees, resident at Mantapala Camp; 10,630, the highest such settlement in Zambia.

2.4.3 Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR) Phase 2 under Barotse Sub - basin

During the period under review, NACRO in Western province has been working with the Government of Zambia under the implementation of Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR) Phase 2 under Barotse Sub- basin. Climate change has negatively affected many people in western province of Zambia adversely increasing their poverty due to loss of livelihood assets. The major climate hazards identified are droughts, floods, rising temperatures, wind storms, outbreaks of diseases, and others such as deforestation, land degradation and fire outbreaks. NACRO is working with the Local Authorities in the two districts to facilitate this process and ensure that the vulnerable communities have access to necessary funding and training. NACRO has been facilitating participatory adaptation activities at community and ward levels in Muoyo and Silowana wards of Nalolo and Mambolomoka ward in Shangombo districts. The organization also enhanced coordination and capacity building with communities and district teams.

NACRO interventions Key achievements

· Facilitation and development of sub projects · Received Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) at community and ward levels 308,250.00 from PPCR for facilitation of · Training of project committee members in participatory adaptation activities in the target wards project management and ZMW 135,000.00 for administrative · Provide monitoring and backstopping visits costs(operational costs), · Participation in information sharing forums · 39 new sub projects identified from Muoyo and Silowana wards and were submitted to Planning Sub- Committee for review and recommendation for funding · 23 new sub projects identified from Mambolomoka ward and were submitted to Planning Sub- Committee for review and recommendation for funding · Improved disbursement of funds to sub grants compared to last year · Assisted the WDCs in the ward projects identification, development and submitted for Mambolomoka, Muoyo and Silowana Wards to the districts · Provided backstopping and technical advice to communities and district teams NACRO conducted 3 training workshops (2 Muoyo ward and 1 Mambolomoka ward) on sustainable agriculture, farmer field schools and basic animal husbandry management practices

Mickdance Kumwenda at her old and new home

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2.5 Strategic Pathway 5 - Organizational Development & Institutional Strengthening

2.5.1 Annual Planning

An international organisational planning meeting was held in Lusaka, Zambia between 04th and 06th October 2018. During the meeting management developed a work plan for 2019. In Malawi, a workshop was organized to plan for the organizational development. Through this workshop, year 2018 was reviewed and thereafter plan for year 2019 for Malawi Country. Reports from Regional Advisory Committees (RAC) and Secretariat as regards 2018 performance were presented. The roles of RAC and Secretariat were also clarified. There was a discussion on challenges and the way forward as regards Malawi Program. The workshop was held in Nkhatabay from 19th November to 23rd November 2018. The participants invited to the workshop included: 10 Regional Advisory Committee Members – 4 from the North, 3 from the Centre and 3 from the South. 6 staff members from the Secretariat.

2.5.2 Strategic Development Plan

Between September and December, 2018, NACRO was developing its five-year Strategic Development Plan for a period between 2019 and 2023. Wide consultations were done during the preparation of this strategic plan. Those consulted included the board members, present and past; the Area Apostles; Regional Advisory Committee members; ordinary members of the church who actively participated in the various meetings that were held to solicit their inputs; staff members and beneficiaries of our projects. Internal and external analysis on the global trends and possible impacts on NACRO were also done. The plan also brings on board the elements of risk analysis, to position the organisation for any foreseeable negative eventualities. It is hoped that all these efforts resulted in a well-grounded and better focused strategic plan that would strengthen our impact and improvements in the targeted communities. A lot of effort was put in to ensure that only key, relevant, realistic and strategic activities were included in the plan.

The strategic goal for the new SDP is to “contribute to improved livelihoods and strengthened resilience of vulnerable community members in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe by facilitating access to better services and empowerment based on community needs.” This five-year plan has two strategic outcomes which include: The livelihoods of the vulnerable households that live in the targeted communities are improved and their standard of living is enhanced The resilience of the families and communities that are at higher risk of external shocks and disasters are strengthened and are able to cope with and recover from such calamities All the works done by the consultant were validated by NACRO Secretariat staff in Lusaka on 7th October, 2018. Malawi Country Office was represented by the Country Programs Coordinator, Accountant and Projects Officer.

2.5.3 Recruitment of Additional Staff and Volunteer Program

In Malawi, the recruitment of NACRO staff for the three positions of Projects Officer, Accounts Assistant and Office Assistant was done. The interviews for the positions were conducted between 30th April and 02nd May 2018 in Lilongwe. For the Projects Officer position, six candidates were shortlisted and Mr. John Gwaladi was offered the position after the interviews. For the Accounts Assistant, five candidates were shortlisted and Mrs. Maria Mughandira was offered the position after the interviews. For the Office Assistant position, the job was offered to the volunteer, Ms. Martha Banda. The total staff compliment is now at five in the country office.

NACRO Malawi in February, 2018 received a volunteer from German under Nak-karitativ. He will work in Malawi up to April, 2019. He was given a responsibility to supervise the construction of NACRO Country Office and an ECCDC in Blantyre which progressed well hence his contribution has been marvelous.

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In Zambia, September, 2018 marked a successful interchange between 2 teams of two members each of volunteers attached to NACRO Lusaka Office by NAK-Karitativ of Germany with the support of the Germany Government. The outgoing team expressed gratitude due to immense culture exchange experienced and general charity work.

2.5.4 Governance and Statutory Compliance

2.5.4.1 Board Meetings

In 2018, the Malawi Country board and its subcommittees fulfilled the constitutional requirement of meeting every quarter of the year. This helped the board to effectively provide its oversight role as well as its decision- making role on the operations of the organisations. In Zambia, all the required meetings were done and the Board and Management are at the same level.

2.5.4.2 Operational Policies Operationalized by NACRO

In the year 2018, a number of policies and In Zambia, the following policies were presented strategies were presented to the Malawi Country to the Board; Board for approval and they included the following: 1. Motor Vehicle Usage Policy 1. Communication strategy 2. Volunteer policy and procedures 2. Board Committees Terms of Reference 3. NACRO Education Bursary Policy and 3. Motor Vehicle Usage Policy Guidelines 4. Volunteer policy and procedures 4. NACRO Membership policy 5. NACRO Education Bursary Policy and 5. Child Protection Policy Guidelines 6. 2019 annual work plan and budget 6. NACRO Membership policy 7. Human Resources Procedure Manual 7. Child Protection Policy 8. CVSTC Selection Criteria 8. 2019 annual work plan and budget Community Liaison Committee Terms of Reference

2.5.4.3 Institution of Board Subcommittees in Malawi Country Board

Board Effective March, 2018, the Malawi Country Board instituted subcommittees from among its members because it is not always practical for the whole Board of Directors to deal with every issue. The Board therefore needed to have committees made up of a smaller number of Board members to deal with specific issues, and then report back to the main Board. Committees of the Board would often deal with issues requiring immediate attention which could not wait until the next main meeting of the board. The Board also gives its committees specific tasks to carry out, or investigate and report back to the Board. Subcommittees of the board also enhanced the oversight role of the board in the organizational operations.

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The Board adopted the following sub-committees and appointed members thereof

Name of the sub committee Roles & responsibilities

Finance, Audit and Administration To provide oversight, guidance and conduct organizational financial and risk assessment and coming up with mitigatory and compliance strategies. To provide oversight, direction and guidance on organizational capacity building, human resource, and governance.

To provide oversight and direction on program development, evaluations Projects/Programs committee and fund-raising strategies

Procurement Committee To provide oversight and direction on all procurements and ensuring that quotations are complying with requests, procurement documentation is duly completed, and to ensure there is proportionality, transparency, accountability, as well as fairness in procurement process

2.5.4.4 Statutory Requirements

NACRO complied with all the requirements of the NGO Act, Trustees Incorporation Act and its own constitution. NACRO provided annual reports, audited accounts and paid required fees to the NGO Board, CONGOMA and other statutory organisations in order to be in line with the laws. NACRO subjected the organisation to annual financial audit by reputable Audit Firm. With clean audit reports there has been an assurance to all stakeholders of credible accounting and financial management as well as compliances to all statutory requirements.

2.5.5 Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Training

The second Impact Oriented Project Management Workshop targeting program staff including volunteers in Regional Advisory Committees was conducted in Zambia from 08th October, 2018 to 15th October, 2018. The training focused on Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting for projects. Nak-karitativ organized the training. The participants were drawn from Germany, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia. The outcomes were better skills in Monitoring and Data Collection Methodologies, Analysis, Evaluation and Reporting among all the participants. Malawi Country Office participants included the Country Programs Coordinator, Accountant, Projects Officer and two RAC members. Zambia office participants were; Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Accountant, Business and Entrepreneurship Manager, Programmes Coordinator, Chibombo Farm Manager, Programmes Assistant, Choma RAC Chairperson, Mansa RAC Chairperson and Lusaka Central-Kabwe East RAC Representative.

2.5.6 Workshops

On 7th October 2018 a team-building workshop for the Malawi and Zambia teams was done. Issues were openly discussed and resolutions were agreed upon including crafting a Team Charter. The workshop was facilitated by Director Arness Siame. Malawi Country Office was represented by the Country Programs Coordinator, Accountant and Projects Officer while Zambia office participants included Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Accountant, Business and Entrepreneurship Manager, Programmes Coordinator, Chibombo Farm Manager, Programmes Assistant and Factory Manager.

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In Malawi, between 29th and 30th October 2018, the board chairperson and the country programs coordinator represented NACRO to the NGO Accountability conference in Mangochi. The conference hosted by NGO Board aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability to the operations of NGOs in Malawi in line with Section 22 of the NGO Act In Zambia, other workshops participated by NACRO were CSEF 2 PME CPA Implementation Workshop by PM and PC, NGOCC by PC for the development of new ASHR Project in Western Province, among those sponsored by other external organizations. However, in-house training workshops were as follows; LSIC CBTs refresher workshop for 5 days in Lusaka and another one in Nangoma. There were also several on Cooperative Formation for each LSIC Group graduating to Cooperative Status.

2.5.7 NACRO Membership to Civil Society Networks

In Malawi, the Country Board of Directors allowed the Organization join local reputable civil society networks for networking, visibility / image enhancement and recognition purposes provided this does not compromise / conflict with the mother body Church doctrine and beliefs.

NACRO is also properly registered with: Non-Governmental Organisations Board of Malawi Council of Non-Governmental Organisations of Malawi (CONGOMA)

NACRO is a member of: Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET). Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC). Nkhatabay Umoza Network of Civil Societies.

In Zambia, NACRO is a member of the following networks: Civil Societies Scaling-Up Nutrition (CSO-SUN) in Zambia. Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC). Civil Societies Environment Fund (CSEF). CSE Information Hub.

2.5.8 Office Building Construction for Malawi Country Office

The project has provided a permanent and spacious home to the country office in order to contribute to the reduction of rental expenses for this development organisation of the New Apostolic Church. Under this project an office block with a floor area of 185 square metres is under construction on New Apostolic Church Plot No. 14/22 in Lilongwe. Currently, the building has been completed. The development included an office block comprising of 3 offices, a boardroom, reception area, pantry, kitchen, 2 washrooms and a veranda. The works commenced on 14th July, 2018. The project was being supervised by a special adhoc committee on the construction of the office which was established by the board to coordinate the office construction. The project was co-financed by the New Apostolic Church in Malawi and Nak-karitativ. New Apostolic Church Malawi contributed 52% and Nak-karitativ contributed 48% of the construction costs.

Malawi Country Offices

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2.5.9 Chibombo IGA Projects, Zambia

The IGA department of NACRO in 2018 focused its efforts on projects hosted by Henwood Chibombo Farm in Chibombo District, Central Province of the Republic of Zambia. A number of enterprises were established during the 2014-2017 period and during the year under review, two distinct areas of operations were on-going there; value addition of tomato at the Factory on one hand and on the other hand, there was the farming sector consisting of broiler, egg, pig and vegetable production as well as Green House seedling production. Later on, in the year maize meal processing with the use of the Hammer Mill was introduced, while the tomato-onion value addition facility started the commercial production of tomato puree in January 2018. All the activities in the two sections were implemented based on the NACRO IGA department (2018) overall objectives that were as follows: To generate income for NACRO so as to contribute towards sustaining its administrative financial requirements To generate income in order to contribute towards the operational financial needs after the completion of each project as means of attaining sustainability. To provide raw materials for the factory so as to supplement the expected shortfalls from the selected farmers. To add value to selected horticultural crops through processing as well as provide ready and stable market to smallholder farmers. In regard to marketing the broilers, the enterprise managed to be a leader in the local market due to the quality of broilers which was deemed to be of high standard as compared to other producers. In addition, the staggered production method helped the enterprise to not only market the produce but also enabled it to get rid of the credit facility that existed prior to the year under review. The enterprise managed to keep 10 batches consisting of 3000 Day Old Chicks (DOCs) in a month split in to two batches of about 1500 each from January 2018 to December 2018. This production helped in maintaining the cash flow of the farm

A batch of broilers under production at Henwood Chibombo Farm

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In regard to marketing the eggs, the enterprise had no difficulties at all. In fact, the demand for eggs in Chibombo was very high as compared to what NACRO could produce. The production from the stock that was available at the end of the year (bearing in mind that there was mortality of some birds) ranged between 10.5 and 11.5 trays of eggs per day. This number was mostly bought by few people out of a huge demand for eggs that we had and still have around Chibombo.

A batch of layers under production at Henwood Chibombo Farm

As for pork production, a total of 60 porkers were raised out of which NACRO managed to sale 52 porkers by the end of 2018. The balance of 8 porkers was carried over to 2019. All the porkers were sold locally except for one consignment of 14 porkers which were bought by Fringila Farm. The local market which appeared to be economically favorable due to the absence of transport costs, proved not to be good enough because local market was incapable of bulk-buying and preferred buying slaughtered carcasses which were difficult to strictly account for. Subsequently, management decided to do a market research so as to opt for bulk-buyers in 2019 The vegetable production enterprise concentrated on producing 2 crops namely cabbage and tomato. The third crop on trial basis was onion. Cabbage was identified as a cash crop after assessing the poor quality of cabbage on the local market while tomato was chosen for filling up the supply gaps at the factory. Just like tomato, onion was selected for the value-addition activities at the factory. NACRO Factory at Chibombo launched Tomato puree product with a 250g net weight. The main ingredient in this product was pure fresh/raw tomatoes produced locally by small scale farmers under the NACRO out-grower scheme. In the second quarter, the plant developed and launched Dried Tomato product packed in 30g sachets. The taste was well appreciated and the packaging attractive. The products passed the analytical and microbiological tests at University of Zambia. NACRO then designed and printed suitable labels for the two products. The products were furthermore subjected to the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) for further analysis. Both products passed and were subsequently certified suitable for human consumption. NACRO also worked on registering a Trade Mark, having settled for the name “Zamfield” as its trading name.

Bottles of Zamfield tomato puree A sachet of Zamfield dried tomato

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3.0 Financial Report

2018 2018 2018 2018

INCOME CONSOLIDATED ZAMBIA MALAWI ZIMBABWE Projects 1,207,198.04 854,466.07 352,731.97 - IGA 178,855.32 178,725.32 130.00 -

Other 55,938.03 29,461.54 26,476.49 -

Total Income 1,441,991.39 1,062,652.93 379,338.46 -

EXPENDITURE CONSOLIDATED ZAMBIA MALAWI ZIMBABWE Projects 863,961.23 573,060.70 290,900.53 - IGA 135,064. 95 135,064.95 - -

Admin 298,241.58 213,461.54 26,476.49 -

Total Expend. 1,297,267.76 921,215.63 376,052.13 - Surplus(Deficit) 144,723.63 141,437.30 3,286.33 -

Analysis of consolidated income 2018 Analysis of consolidated expenditure 2018

Others 4% Admin IGA 23% 12%

Projects Projects IGA Admin

Others IGA IGA 10%

Projects Projects 84% 67%

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n conclusion we would like to thank all stakeholders who are supporting the Iorganisation in many ways, among them our donors - Nak-karitativ and New Apostolic Church. We also appreciate government officers in a special way for their support in projects implementation. Many thanks also go to the volunteers and other stakeholders whom together we are geared to support various communities that are in need.

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