A fresh start with prospects
A project in development creates sustainable structures from the very beginning and relies on active community participation.
In Chassa, a community of the Sisters of Theresia in Zambia, the Erich Wesjohann Foundation will launch a new project in 2026 with the aim of building a sustainable economic structure from the ground up. At the center of this is the creation of a stable source of income that will contribute, over the long term, to improving living conditions.
As no suitable infrastructure is available on site so far, the project begins with the construction of a simple, functional shed for around 500 laying hens. This initial investment forms the basis for continuous, planned egg production and thus creates the groundwork for local value creation.
A decisive factor for success is the early involvement of the local population. At an initial meeting, around 90 people took part, many of whom expressed their specific interest in actively supporting the project.
This strong commitment shows that both a need and the willingness are in place to open up new paths to income and take responsibility.
The project follows a clear development approach: still in 2026, the first laying hens will be gradually handed over to interested households. Alongside this, training sessions are offered to impart basic knowledge on keeping the animals, feeding, and marketing. The goal is to transfer poultry farming into the hands of the local population in the long term.
The combination of infrastructure development, knowledge transfer, and active participation creates the foundation for a system that works independently and can evolve organically.
As a project in the development phase, Chassa is at the beginning of a process that is deliberately designed to be sustainable. The structures being created today are intended to have an impact in the long term and open up new perspectives for the community.
