Building Sustainable Livelihoods through Livestock and Leather in Zambia

In the heart of Chunka Village in Zambia’s Monze District, a new chapter is unfolding for rural youth and livestock farmers. What makes this initiative unique is how it links traditional cattle rearing directly with global fashion. The Pathways to Prosperity Leather project (P2P), implemented by Solidaridad in Zambia, is creating a pathway for communities to participate in the leather and fashion value chains. It supports better animal husbandry and pasture management while turning livestock hides into vegetable-tanned products such as handbags, belts and shoes.