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Grassroots Entrepreneurs Showcase Products at ZAS
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Grassroots Entrepreneurs Showcase Products at ZAS

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...

Revolutionizing Horticulture in Hwedza District: A Community-Driven Transformation
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Revolutionizing Horticulture in Hwedza District: A Community-Driven Transformation

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...

Tender Notice: Solar Backup System
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Tender Notice: Solar Backup System

SOS Children’s Villages is inviting sealed tenders from interested eligible bidders for the Supply and Installation of Solar System Backup for 8 houses at SOS Children’s Villages in Bindura Interested contractors are required to make a non-refundable payment of US$50 to SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe into the following account: Account Name: SOS Children’s Village Bindura...

From Bare Ground to Blooming Hope: Johanna Mafuyana Garden Transforms Umguza Ward 19
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From Bare Ground to Blooming Hope: Johanna Mafuyana Garden Transforms Umguza Ward 19

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...

From Bare Ground to Blooming Hope: Johanna Mafuyana Garden Transforms Umguza Ward 19
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From Bare Ground to Blooming Hope: Johanna Mafuyana Garden Transforms Umguza Ward 19

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...

Hermann Gmeiner Bindura Tackles Employment Issues
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Hermann Gmeiner Bindura Tackles Employment Issues

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...

Empowering Futures Together: SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe and the Embassy of Japan Unite for the Vamba Primary School Handover
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Empowering Futures Together: SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe and the Embassy of Japan Unite for the Vamba Primary School Handover

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....

Embassy of Japan Press statement on Vamba Primary School Handover in partnership with SOS Children’s Village in Zimbabwe
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Embassy of Japan Press statement on Vamba Primary School Handover in partnership with SOS Children’s Village in Zimbabwe

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....