Zambia: From Struggle to Strength – Turning Daily Hustle Into a Force for Survival

Ndola, Zambia — In the bustling Chifubu constituency of Ndola, the provincial capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich Copperbelt Province, 31-year-old Victoria Bwalya is usually among the early risers, cleaning and setting up for the day in her restaurant business.

But before now, Bwalya’s hustle felt like a punishment and just a matter of survival. With only a primary school education, her prospects were limited. Like many women in her community, Bwalya navigated the harsh realities of supplementing…