For the past three years, youth participation in community development initiatives in the operational areas of SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe in Wards 1, 2 and 14 of Hwedza District had been difficult to achieve. Limited youth involvement threatened community resilience building efforts and progress toward self-reliance. Hwedza District faces several challenges including drought, child abuse,...
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...
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...
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...
Recently, we had the privilege of hosting a dedicated group of fundraisers from Connect and personnel from SOS Wioski Dziece from Poland, whose generous support has been instrumental in the success of SOS Children’s Villages programs across Zimbabwe, particularly in the communities of Hwedza and Bindura. These programs empower beneficiaries and surrounding communities with tools...
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...
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....
