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...
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....
At SOS Children’s Villages in Zimbabwe Waterfalls Family Strengthening Program, we believe that every child deserves access to a safe and healthy environment, both in and out of the classroom. That’s why we’re committed to improving sanitation and hygiene practices in communities across Zimbabwe. Recently, our team has been working with Tongogara Primary school in...
In the northern constituency of Hwedza, the lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities was a major issue. Dendende Primary School, in particular, faced challenges as fewer than two in every five children had a toilet at home, and the school itself was in poor condition with inadequate sanitation facilities. This posed...
