The Harsh Realities of Drought: From Abundant harvests to Nothing

In this video, Constance Mulumba from Hang’umba village in Pemba district, Zambia, narrates the challenges resulting from the El Nino drought. Constance, a mother of nine, shares the devastating impact of the recent drought on her family’s farming livelihood. Once thriving on abundant harvests of maize, groundnuts, and sweet potatoes, Constance's fields lay barren, pushing her to the brink of survival. With honesty, she reveals her family's challenges as they are forced to sell their livestock to make ends meet. This video highlights the urgent need for support and sustainable solutions to help families like Constance's endure and overcome the harsh realities of climate change.