Chiyanika Nakasamu

Nationality: Zambia

Organization Name: Fourth Line Limited

Impact Region: Zambia

About the Social Business: Fourth Line Limited is a social enterprise founded by Chiyanika Nakasamu, dedicated to promoting sustainable livelihoods, environmental conservation, and financial inclusion within rural Zambian communities. With a focus on beekeeping as an alternative to environmentally damaging practices like charcoal burning, the enterprise empowers households by providing training in sustainable forest management and honey production. Through its digital platform, Pollen, Fourth Line Limited also offers financial literacy programs that enhance community resilience, support income generation, and help participants build stronger economic futures. The organization aims to combat poverty, reduce deforestation, and create digitally connected, environmentally conscious communities.

About the Y&Y Fellow: Chiyanika Nakasamu is a Zambian social entrepreneur and finance professional with a Bachelor’s in Banking and Finance from Copperbelt University. Growing up in a community heavily reliant on ecologically harmful practices for survival, he was determined to create sustainable change. Chiyanika combines his finance and project management expertise to address systemic poverty and environmental degradation issues. As the founder of Fourth Line Limited, he promotes sustainable forest use, economic independence, and financial literacy through innovative community initiatives. His vision is to create digitally connected, sustainable communities that foster economic growth and environmental stewardship. Chiyanika’s journey is marked by resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted commitment to making a tangible difference.