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,...
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...
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....
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)...
