Programmes

In Mxochiwa Village, Gokwe South, life had not always been easy for Francis Tafirei (59) and his wife, Joice Zungura (56). The couple, who care for their two young grandsons, depended largely on small-scale farming and irregular income to meet their family’s needs. Like many households in the area, they often struggled to buy enough […]

At 74 years old, Lydia Shamhu knows what it means to carry responsibility long after most people would have rested. A grandmother caring for two primary-school-going grandchildren, Lydia’s days used to begin before sunrise. Preparing meals meant one difficult task after another, slow walks to fetch firewood, aching joints, and the constant worry of whether

Kwenda Primary, a Methodist Church in Zimbabwe school, has entered a new season of hope and transformation through the Safety and Inclusion Project funded by UnitingWorld. Not long ago, the children walked nearly 2 kilometres to the Chikunzvi River to fetch water for drinking, cleaning toilets, washing their hands, and watering their small garden. The

In early October 2025, the community of Mbizvo Village in Ward 13, Gokwe South, came alive with a sense of pride and purpose as Bread for the World (Brot für die Welt) sent a two-member media team—a journalist and a photographer—to document how improved access to water is transforming lives. The visit formed part of

On 2 October 2025, Zimbabwe witnessed a transformative milestone in its humanitarian landscape with the official launch of the Local Humanitarian Actors Forum (LHAF) at Kentucky Hotel under the theme “Local Leadership First: Advancing Local Knowledge and Adaptive Management to Unlock and Strengthen Local Humanitarian Solutions.” The launch, chaired by communications consultant Emelda Takaona, brought

A quiet revolution is taking place in the heart of Zimbabwe, in the districts of Buhera and Gokwe South, where communities once fraught with environmental degradation, food insecurity, and social division are now charting a new, sustainable course. This transformation is the fruit of the “Fostering Community Activism in Advancing National Climate Adaptation Policy Priorities

In Ward 13, Mbizvo Village in Gokwe South, life for many villagers, especially elderly women, was marked by daily hardship. With no nearby access to clean water, survival meant long, painful walks to distant rivers. This was the reality for 72-year-old Gogo Chiratidzo Maruwa. Living alone and relying on a small garden near her home

Introduction and Background In the heart of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe grapples with a multifaceted humanitarian landscape. This landscape is marred by recurring natural disasters, profound economic strife, and a population burdened by social vulnerabilities. As communities face these mounting challenges, the urgency for effective and timely humanitarian responses cannot be overstated; such efforts are not

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the role of faith leaders in climate adaptation has gained significant importance. Faith communities, guided by their values and teachings, have the potential to influence public opinion, mobilize resources, and foster community resilience. On 23 April 2025, the Methodist Development and Relief Agency (MeDRA), in partnership

    Story by Theophilus Chuma Five years after the devastating Cyclone Idai, victims of the natural disaster reflect on the critical interventions by government and development partners that have been pivotal in restoring normalcy. Gogo Chikuni struggles to walk, taking small steps at a time, as she moves to her kitchen hut. Life has