15/05/2026
The areas we, through our partner organisation Akashinga, protect in Zimbabwe are often adjacent to communities in extreme, multidimensional poverty*.
By now, we know that conservation is a social issue, and when we work with local communities to advance their development plans, we will achieve positive outcomes for people and nature.
Science has proven, time and time again, how education is strongly associated with lower mortality rates worldwide. Reasons such as improved reproductive health, understanding of basic sanitation, spread of disease, and financial improvements to quality of life are all connected to education.
Thanks to our donors, 173 children and youths were able to attend school with full scholarships, including one-year tuition, uniforms, and learning materials in 2025 and the program continues this year.
Each scholarship a step towards breaking generational cycles of poverty. Thank you for your support!
*Multidimensional poverty is “the concept that poverty is more than just income, and also includes - but is not limited to - education, health, living standards, access to basic services, social inclusion and empowerment” - Global Citizen.
The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $3/day, as of 2025.
Photos: Steven Dean, Davina Jogi / Akashinga
