GROW Choma Initiative 2027
Growth. Resilience. Opportunity. Wellbeing.
“From Choma town to surrounding villages, GROW Choma Initiative 2027 brings people, knowledge and opportunity together through seven weeks of community-focused action.”
- Formal launch
- 4 January 2027
- Project close
- 21 February 2027
- Implemented by
- The Forge Choma District Chapter
- Formal launch
- 4 January 2027
- Implementation period
- 4 January – 21 February 2027
- Implementing chapter
- The Forge Choma District Chapter
The Forge Choma District Chapter Announces GROW Choma Initiative 2027
The Forge Choma District Chapter is preparing to implement GROW Choma Initiative 2027, a seven-week community development initiative scheduled to run from 4 January to 21 February 2027.
The initiative brings together four campaigns — leadership and entrepreneurship, menstrual health, community action and environmental responsibility, and opportunity and community connections — followed by a closing seminar to review the work undertaken.
Through community outreach, educational activities, volunteer participation and engagement with relevant institutions, GROW Choma seeks to create meaningful opportunities for people in Choma and surrounding communities.
As the formal launch approaches, The Forge invites interested volunteers, schools, community organisations, institutions and potential supporters to engage with the initiative and explore appropriate opportunities for participation.
GROW Choma Initiative 2027 is an expression of our commitment to connecting people with knowledge, opportunity and the means to contribute to their communities.
Development Must Reach Beyond the Centre.
Community development is not limited to major institutions or urban centres. It also depends on what happens in schools, villages, neighbourhoods and the everyday spaces where people learn, organise and pursue opportunities.
GROW Choma Initiative 2027 brings several practical areas of community engagement under one coordinated programme. It will create opportunities for learning, awareness, participation and collaboration while strengthening The Forge Choma District Chapter's relationships with the communities it serves.
The initiative is designed around practical action, responsible resource use and documented results. Its purpose is not simply to conduct activities, but to establish a foundation for sustained engagement beyond the seven-week project period.
Knowledge
Expanding access to information and learning opportunities.
Dignity
Promoting respectful, inclusive community support.
Participation
Bringing young people, volunteers and institutions into meaningful engagement.
Opportunity
Connecting people with networks, skills and development opportunities.
Four campaigns and a closing seminar. One coordinated programme.
The initiative unfolds week by week, from leadership and entrepreneurship in January to the closing seminar in February. Open any programme below for a summary — or explore its full page for the complete story, images and ways to take part.
4 January – 21 February 2027
- Week 14–10 January
Project mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, planning and launch preparation.
scheduled - Week 211–17 January
Leadership and Entrepreneurship Campaign.
scheduled - Week 318–24 January
Pad Campaign and menstrual health awareness.
scheduled - Week 425–31 January
Continued campaign implementation, community engagement and preparation for the February campaigns.
scheduled - Week 51–7 February
Community Action and Environmental Responsibility Campaign.
scheduled - Week 68–14 February
Opportunity and Community Connections Campaign and preliminary evaluation.
scheduled - Week 715–21 February
Final reporting, results preparation and GROW Choma Closing Seminar on 21 February.
scheduled
Be Part of the Work.
GROW Choma Initiative 2027 welcomes engagement from people and institutions whose interests, resources or expertise align with its objectives.
Volunteers
People interested in supporting campaign activities, community engagement, documentation, logistics or mobilisation.
Schools and Learning Institutions
Institutions interested in educational engagement, skills development or youth development.
Community Organisations
Groups interested in coordinating relevant activities or connecting the project with community needs.
Potential Partners and Supporters
Businesses, professionals, organisations and individuals who may be able to contribute suitable resources, technical knowledge or other support.
Prospective Forge Members
People interested in learning about The Forge, its chapter structure and opportunities for participation.
Volunteer with GROW Choma
Register as a volunteer for GROW Choma Initiative 2027.
A Commitment to Documented Action
GROW Choma Initiative 2027 will be assessed through activity records, participant information, resource documentation and feedback from relevant stakeholders. The project team will use these records to report what was delivered, identify implementation challenges and recommend improvements.
Project results and reports: the results report will be made available after verification and approval.
Choma's Growth Begins With Participation.
GROW Choma Initiative 2027 is an opportunity to bring people, institutions and communities together around practical work. Whether through volunteering, educational engagement, community outreach or resource support, there is a place to contribute.
Campaign photographs on this page are illustrative and do not depict completed GROW Choma activities.