The Plan

The Chikwa Ecovillage project is the foundational first step in a long-term vision to establish the North Chikwawa Eco-District, a resilient, food-self-sufficient region for ~150,000 people. This initial phase involves creating a 10-hectare prototype Ecovillage that will serve as the central training hub, research center, and replicable blueprint for this larger network. By management, the project will establish a model for sustainable living while immediately strengthening the local food system by integrating with and supporting farmers across the North Chikwawa District.

Measuring Our Success

Infrastructure: All 22 homes and core facilities built and operational by Year 5.

Food & Water: Produce at least 50% of residents' food needs on-site and establish a Regional Food Partnership Program by Year 4.

Multiplier Corps: Train at least 20 community members in key skills, of whom at least 5 have successfully led a training module, by Year 4.

Replication: Publish a free "Eco-District Replication Toolkit" online within six months of project completion.