In Hwedza District’s Wards 1, 2, and 14, a new dawn of clean energy and resilience has begun. Through the SOS Children’s Villages Climate Change Resilience Project, in partnership with Lanforce Energy, five biogas digesters were successfully installed between 9 and 19 September 2025, transforming the lives of 26 families and empowering 24 youths with...
The story of the Thuthukani group is a powerful example of how SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe is transforming lives through the Family Strengthening Programme (FS). In Umguza district, Matabeleland North, where poverty and climate shocks often disrupt livelihoods, poultry farming has become a pathway to stability and hope. Thuthukani is made up of twelve women,...
In Hwedza Ward 3, a group of determined women came together with one dream: to improve their lives and those of their families. They called themselves Women of No Worry. The group, formed in November 2023, brings together caregivers supported by SOS Children’s Villages and other women from Mutokwe and Dendende villages. Despite years of...
In Hwedza Ward 3, a group of determined women came together with one dream: to improve their lives and those of their families. They called themselves Women of No Worry. The group, formed in November 2023, brings together caregivers supported by SOS Children’s Villages and other women from Mutokwe and Dendende villages. Despite years of...
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) proved to be more than just a marketplace, it became a hub of learning, innovation, and inspiration. SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe brought together program participants to showcase their creativity, resilience, and commitment to building sustainable livelihoods, with one farmer, Vimbai, taking the spotlight. Vimbai, a smallholder farmer, demonstrated the power...
Fels Estate Primary School is located in Fels Village, Ward 14, in Hwedza District. For many years, the school faced serious challenges. It did not have enough resources to give learners a good education. Most families in the area survive through farming and cannot afford to pay school fees. This left the school with a...
In a vibrant display of innovation and community spirit, SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe, through its Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) Hwedza, hosted a successful Horticulture Field Day and Marketing Fair at Fels Estate Primary School in Hwedza District. The event marked a significant milestone in reshaping the horticultural landscape and promoting sustainable livelihoods in the...
What was once a dusty, unused plot in Johanna Mafuyana, Umguza Ward 19, is now bursting with life, colour, and opportunity. Thanks to a transformative initiative by SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo location, the newly launched solar-powered community garden has become a powerful symbol of what communities can achieve when given the right tools...
What was once a dusty, unused plot in Johanna Mafuyana, Umguza Ward 19, is now bursting with life, colour, and opportunity. Thanks to a transformative initiative by SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo location, the newly launched solar-powered community garden has become a powerful symbol of what communities can achieve when given the right tools...
The pedagogical paradigm shift towards integrating technical skills empowerment programs into the curriculum has garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly in the context of developing countries. Hermann Gmeiner High School in Bindura, Zimbabwe, has emerged as a beacon of innovation in this regard, offering a comprehensive program that cuts across various sectors, including metal...
