Food & nutrition security
Helping households access diverse, nutritious food through production, knowledge and stronger local food systems.
Programme areas
Integrated action for complex challenges.
Our programmes connect humanitarian response, long-term development and advocacy to build lasting resilience.
Sustainable agriculture
Supporting smallholder farmers with climate-smart practices, skills and more resilient livelihoods.
Climate adaptation
Preparing communities for climate risks and strengthening their capacity to adapt and recover.
Natural resource management
Protecting land, water, forests and biodiversity through responsible community stewardship.
Disaster risk reduction
Identifying risks early, improving preparedness and reducing the impact of shocks and hazards.
Health & nutrition
Improving access, awareness, prevention and community-level systems for healthier lives.
Quality education
Expanding inclusive learning opportunities and helping schools serve every learner well.
Governance & accountability
Strengthening public participation, transparent leadership and responsive institutions.
Human rights & peace
Promoting dignity, access to justice, peaceful coexistence and protection from abuse.
Gender equality & inclusion
Removing barriers faced by women, children, youth and persons with disabilities.
Livelihoods development
Building practical skills, enterprise opportunities and pathways to self-reliance.
Emergency response
Providing timely, dignified and coordinated assistance when communities face crisis.
From evidence to impact
Research and learning run through everything we do.
ZARDD uses research, monitoring and community feedback to improve programmes, demonstrate accountability and help partners make better decisions.
Community needs assessmentsParticipatory planningMonitoring, evaluation and learningPolicy engagement and advocacyCapacity building and knowledge sharing