In the Halisdale community of Umguza District, Matabeleland North, Mrs. Nonsikelelo Mthombeni’s journey reflects the resilience of caregivers determined to keep their families together despite deep economic hardship. For years, persistent droughts and limited livelihood opportunities made daily survival a struggle. The family relied on irregular piece jobs that were barely enough to put food...
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ZIMBABWE is part of a global humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the care of children deprived of parental care. We provide Family-like Care and Social Services for vulnerable families through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in three locations: Waterfalls, Bulawayo, and Bindura. The Organization intends to engage a qualified service...
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ZIMBABWE is inviting sealed tenders from interested eligible bidders for the supply of a-73 seater luxury bus to Hermann Gmeiner Primary school Bulawayo. Interested contractors are required to make a non-refundable payment of US$50 to Hermann Gmeiner Primary School into the following account: Account Name: SOS Hermann Gmeiner Primary School Bank First...
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...
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...
