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...
A spirit of partnership and commitment to quality education was on full display at Vamba Primary School during the official handover ceremony of 2 newly built classroom blocks and 2 ablution facilities that have a flash system facilitated by SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe and made possible through generous funding from the Embassy of Japan....
Press Release 15th of April 2025 Japan supports education of vulnerable children in Hwedza. Today, a handover ceremony was held in Hwedza district, Mashonaland East province, to officially commission two (2) newly constructed classroom blocks and one (1) ablution block, providing vital educational infrastructure for children in need. The Ambassador of Japan to Zimbabwe, H.E....
In an era where digital skills are essential for employment and entrepreneurship. SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe, in partnership with Learnio and Bosch, has taken a significant step in bridging the digital divide. Through an innovative ICT training program, young Zimbabweans are gaining valuable skills in web design and development, and digital marketing. Ensuring the youth...
Located in Ward 4 of Hwedza District, Tongogara Secondary School had long struggled with outdated resources and limited access to modern education tools. For years, students relied on old textbooks, and teachers found it difficult to keep up with an evolving digital world. But everything changed when the SOS Children’s Villages Family Strengthening Program (SOSCVFSP)...
Fair Adventure Primary School in Ward 2 of Hwedza District struggled with persistent water shortages that impacted hygiene, gardening, and the school feeding program. With 280 learners, both students and teachers had to fetch water from distant and often unsafe sources, affecting education and health. In 2024, the SOS Children’s Villages Family Strengthening Program (SOSCVFSP)...
