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  • Empowering Rural Communities 
    Through Enterprise, Innovation & Sustainable Development

    Rural Enterprise Initiative Zambia (REIZ) works with communities, youth, women, and smallholder farmers to build sustainable livelihoods through entrepreneurship, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive economic development.


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Welcome to REIZ 

We are dedicated to empowering rural communities across Zambia by unlocking opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth. Through innovation, capacity building, and community-driven solutions, we support individuals and groups to transform local resources into thriving enterprises.

At Rural Enterprise Initiative Zambia, we believe rural communities hold the key to Zambia’s sustainable development. By strengthening skills, promoting agribusiness, supporting small enterprises, and fostering partnerships, we aim to create resilient communities that are economically independent and socially empowered.

Farmer Training

56 smallholder farmers trained in blueberry and orange-fleshed sweet potato production

Community Outreach

34 women and 22 men reached through farmer training and exchange activities

Crop Transition

28 farmers transitioned into orange-fleshed sweet potato production

School Orchards

300+ fruit trees planted through school orchard initiatives

Youth Engagement

50 youth volunteers engaged across Zambia through REIZ youth platforms

Join us as we work together to build stronger rural economies, create opportunities for youth and women, and support climate-smart agriculture across Zambia.

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Join us as we work together to build stronger rural economies create opportunities for youth and women. Partner with REIZ to support climate smart agriculture and drive lasting change one community at a time.