The Sustainable Works for Environmental protection, eco-literacy and health Education Project (SWEEP), is a Community hygiene and risk reduction program (CHRiP) powered by the Climate Change and Health Initiatives (CliCHI) committee of the Scientific initiatives for a Healthy and Developed Zambia (SiHDZ). The SWEEEP project is designed to strengthen local community climate resilience, improved environmental protection through waste management, eco-literacy and drainage clearly; and increase community hygiene practices, promote Infection prevention and contribute to the reduction in diseases caused due to the impact of climate change thereby and promote public health awareness.
SWEEP is an early-stage, community-led initiative that has progressed from concept development to implementation planning through a strong multi-stakeholder approach. We have established partnerships with government institutions, civil society organizations, youth networks, community leaders, and private sector actors to support implementation in Kalingalinga, Lusaka. The initiative has developed a comprehensive intervention model integrating community clean-up campaigns, hygiene and climate-health education, waste segregation and recycling demonstrations, tree planting, and advocacy for sustainable WASH financing through the Community Development Fund (CDF). Our planning process has been guided by local evidence on climate-sensitive diseases and environmental risks, ensuring that activities respond to the community’s most pressing health and climate challenges. The project is designed to directly engage 30–50 youth volunteers, while leveraging partnerships to reach hundreds of households through community outreach, awareness campaigns, and environmental action. Beyond implementation, SWEEP aims to generate practical evidence on community perceptions and WASH priorities to inform local decision-making and strengthen climate-resilient public health interventions. By building local ownership and cross-sector collaboration from the outset, the initiative is well positioned to deliver sustainable improvements in environmental health, climate resilience, and community well being.
Project information correct as of September 2026