EL NINO Drought devastating Impact: A family relying on Laundry Piece-works for Survival

The devastating effects of El Niño have left many families struggling to survive, relying on piecework for their daily sustenance. In Zambia, the El Niño-induced drought has led to severe food shortages, forcing families to find alternative means to feed themselves.

For instance, Joyce and her granddaughter in Nyimba district have been hit hard, with their crops withering due to the prolonged dry spells. As a result, they often have one meal and sometimes go days without food, relying on piece work, like 'washing other people's clothes' to make ends meet.