CAMFED, in partnership with Ministries of Education in Zambia and Zimbabwe, has launched a new in-school climate education program, led by young women graduates. It complements the existing curriculum, supporting all young people – particularly marginalized girls and their communities – to thrive, build climate resilience, and plan green careers.
The new climate sessions were developed by young people working collaboratively with CAMFED, government and other expert partners. Delivery is led by CAMFED graduates trained as Learner Guides (peer mentors). They focus on enabling young people to build the broad range of skills needed to thrive in a climate-impacted world.
The content is locally relevant, interactive, engaging, and action-orientated. It addresses issues of gender and climate justice, building on the climate resilience skills Learner Guides already deliver — such as critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, and problem-solving – through our flagship life skills and wellbeing program, My Better World.
The new approach to climate education aligns with government strategies to build climate literacy and leadership among citizens, particularly those most vulnerable to climate change. By working in partnership with government ministries, school leaders, and the young people we serve, we are building the foundations for future widespread adoption of peer-led climate education in classrooms across Zambia and Zimbabwe.
