Dr. Anayawa Nyambe is the Local Project Coordinator for a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project between Kyoto University and the University of Zambia. She holds a PhD in Medical Sciences from Belgium and MSc and BSc in Public Health from the Czech Republic.  Her research covers cervical cancer, COVID-19, climate change, and heat-related illness.  Her personal interests include the arts and active participation in volunteer work and community engagement.  

IVLP Impact Award Project: Eco-Expressions Zambia: Voices for Climate Action 

The project inspires community engagement and raises awareness about climate change through a multifaceted, nationwide photography initiative. Zambians will be invited to submit photos capturing climate change impacts and solutions in their communities. Top submissions will be exhibited in Lusaka and selected photographs and stories supplemented by expert insights on climate issues will be compiled in a book. The project culminates in an exhibition and book launch event featuring discussions with local youth, climate scientists, and stakeholders to explore actionable solutions and empower young leaders in addressing climate challenges.  

In August, Anayawa invited Zambians to submit photos capturing climate change impacts and solutions in their communities through a social media campaign and interviews on national television and radio stations. Committed to equity and inclusion, Anayawa extended the call for submissions to ensure representation from all 10 Zambian provinces. She is now designing a book to include the submitted photographs and expert insights on climate change.

“I hope to open dialogue about climate change among Zambians. I hope the project inspires the younger generation to take steps towards combating climate change in their communities by seeing the reality of climate change impacts in communities around the country.” – Anayawa Nyambe 

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Anayawa participated in the IVLP Project Cultivating U.S.-Africa Collaboration on Climate Resiliency and Health Security organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center, in partnership with Citizen Diplomacy Alliance, Global New Orleans and Global Ties Arizona. 

“One of the first things I learned during my IVLP experience was that, in America each generation has the responsibility of addressing its own challenges. I then saw this firsthand in every city visited and what really stood out was the commitment of community members to solve community problems even at state and federal levels.”  – Anayawa Nyambe 

U.S. Communities Visited   

Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Washington, DC; New Orleans, LA 

Country: Zambia  

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