Solar design and installation training in Petauke (register)

​Jacana is a non-profit organization based in Petauke and Chipata Zambia. It trains small-scale entrepreneurs so that they can escape from poverty by carefully delivering them the right kind of support. This helps to create employment and set as an example to others...

Portable solar pumps for all of Zambia

Quick refresher Jacana has been working on improving and refining affordable solar pumps for several years now. The first solar pumps were installed in boreholes near homes in 2020. This had to be done near the home, because if you installed them anywhere else, the...

Images speak louder than words

Petauke case study video Jacana has been working with Skat Foundation from Switzerland for years. In June 2024, Skat made a video about practical examples in Petauke and surroundings. The team in Petauke worked very hard to realize Petauke SMART training center. The...

Training in borehole siting

A borehole -whether drilled by machine or manually- is always costly and involves a lot of work. As a driller, you do not want to disappoint your customers by telling them that the borehole is dry or that you cannot drill because the ground is too loose or hard. To...

Sustainable Organic Agriculture training

The training lasts 5 days and consists of 50% theory and 50% practice. It covers: What is Sustainable Organic Agriculture? How do I improve my soil? Green manures and crop rotation. Organic compost production. Natural pest control and management. Design, layout and...

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