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)...
Category: Success Stories
Celebrating New Beginnings at the Glen Avlin Handover Ceremony
On a day filled with heartfelt gratitude and celebration, SOS Children’s Villages hosted the Glen Avlin Handover Ceremony at their Bindura location, marking the completion of a significant relocation project for young beneficiaries. The event, attended by esteemed guests, highlighted the spirit of resilience, teamwork, and commitment that has been instrumental in making the Glen...
Shining Light into the Darkness: Siphilisiwe’s Story
SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe has brought hope and stability to countless children in need, giving them a safe place to grow, thrive, and dream. Siphilisiwe Sibanda’s story is a beautiful testament to the life-changing impact of this support and love. Siphilisiwe grew up in Zimbabwe with her parents and six siblings. As the sixth...
Transforming Care, Transforming Lives: A New Era at Gotora Clinic
Located in Ward 4, Hwedza, Gotora/Skimpton Clinic has long been a cornerstone of maternal care in this resettlement area. Since its official opening in 2008, the clinic has served countless mothers, providing essential antenatal, delivery, and post-natal care. However, the conditions were far from ideal. The absence of a dedicated antenatal unit forced expectant mothers...
Chiraramo Primary School Piggery Project
In a heartwarming testament to the power of community-driven initiatives, Chiraramo Primary School has become a beacon of hope and empowerment, thanks to the support of SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe Family Strengthening Program (SOS CVZ FSP). The school, nestled in a rural part of Zimbabwe, has successfully harnessed the potential of a piggery project to...
Mahlothova Secondary Students Form CPC to Champion Children’s Rights
At Mahlothova Secondary School, nestled in Ward 9 in Umguza, a remarkable initiative began to take shape, driven by the passion and dedication of its students. The school’s dynamic and diverse student body recognized a pressing need in their community—a need for increased awareness and protection of children’s rights. This recognition spurred a group of...
The Inspiring Journey of Ilima Savings Group
In Ward 9 of Umguza, Bulawayo, a remarkable transformation has been taking place since September 2023. The Ilima Savings Group, comprising 18 dedicated men and women, embarked on a journey to financial empowerment and community development with the support of SOS Children’s Villages’ Family Strengthening Program. The group, which began with each member contributing a...
Empowered Women, Empowered Communities: The Tamuka group Story
In the heart of Hwedza ward four, a small rural community in Zimbabwe, a group of women had gathered to share their excitement and achievements. They had been trained in financial literacy through the Village Savings and Lending Association (VSLA) program by SOS Children’s Villages Family Strengthening Program (SOSCV FSP), and the impact is evident....
“The goodness of humanity saw me through” – July 2023
I can dream again! “Travelling from home (Chitungwiza town) with almost no financial resources and most times relying on good Samaritans for transport to the campus, to having an unreliable, old broken laptop towards end of year semester examinations. At one point in my first year in university, I almost quit”, said *Mufaro (*not his...
DREAMS Project – Impacting lives of vulnerable children and youths in Chitungwiza
DREAMS Project – Impacting lives of vulnerable children and youths in Chitungwiza “Being in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages has enabled our organization to effectively carry out our mandate of promoting positive behavior change amongst children and youths through skills development & sustainable livelihoods”, says Mrs. Chikwanha, DREAMS Director. DREAMS is one of the four...
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