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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

In Zimbabwe, where climate change is intensifying agricultural challenges, equitable access to adaptation finance is more urgent than ever. The African Development Bank reports that only a fraction of climate finance reaches the communities that need it most. Most smallholder farmers, who make up over 80% of the country’s agricultural workforce, face substantial barriers to

Zimbabwe is at a critical crossroads. The agriculture sector, which sustains around 70% of the population and accounts for nearly 20% of the GDP, is being severely impacted by climate change, with droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather events occurring at an unprecedented rate. These environmental changes jeopardise food security, with the World Food Programme

    Our recent cash transfer initiative funded by the ACT Alliance has managed to put financial control in the hands of women, helping them support their families amid the El Nino-induced drought challenges and break cycles of Gender Based Violence (GBV) through economic independence. During the project registration phase, messaging underscored that women were

By Kudzaiishe Ndawana*  Zimbabwe, like most Southern African countries, is grappling with the severe effects of the El Nino-induced drought, and the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe members have not been spared as the drought is superimposing on an already existing harsh economic environment. The El Nino-induced drought saw the Zimbabwe President declare the 2023/2024 summer

MeDRA Zimbabwe is responding to the El Nino-induced drought in Buhera District using ACT Alliance RRF funds by providing unconditional cash transfers to 1440 people, implementing WASH activities, and providing psychosocial support services over 3 months from July to September 2024.  The drought has mainly affected the most vulnerable communities that live in hard-to-reach areas

Rebecca Chiyaka is a 62 year old female who currently lives with her husband and takes care of her two year old grandchild. Before the “Building Resilience in Gokwe South communities,” Rebecca had been mainly dependent on remittances for her children and loved ones. She did not think that she could do something productive and