In light of the drought encountered during the 2023/4 agricultural season, FSD Zambia conducted this research to evaluate the effects of the drought on smallholder farmers receiving support from the organisation`s initiatives. The study’s objectives included: examining the effect of drought on overall agricultural productivity for smallholder farmers; assessing the economic consequences of drought on smallholder farmers. Identify techniques (Adaptation and Coping techniques) employed by farmers to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Examining whether the various mitigations enacted prior to and during this drought have enhanced the resilience of smallholder farmers and affected their readiness for future climate occurrences; Examining the several types of assistance provided by governmental, private, and non-governmental entities to smallholder farmers.