Bekezela HBC

21/04/2026

Last Week Shayne DC one of our International Youth Network tdhs Delegate took the initiative to represent Bekezela and join other young people under terre des hommes schweiz and Terre des hommes Germany Southern Africa Region to share reflections, experiences and lessons from previous engagements. For Shayne, what stood out was the energy in the room as new young people were welcomed and introduced to the programs and opportunities within MASO Youth Network

Shayne also shared his journey from being a young person with little exposure, to finding purpose, growth, and empowerment through Bekezela's support and access to life-changing opportunities. As a result, conversations in the room encouraged new MASO Youth Network members to step forward and become part of a movement that is going to change lives.

Shayne’s participation in this platform not only strengthens Bekezela’s Youth Participation and Inclusion strategic pillar, but is also a call to action for young people to be moved beyond tokenistic inclusion to meaningful engagement in policy-making spaces where their voices are not only present, but actively heard, valued, and able to influence decisions, shape outcomes, and where their contributions are taken seriously as drivers of development.


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19/04/2026

With support from the OXFAM Agility Fund, Bekezela HBC recently strengthened women and girls' livelihoods at a time when many families are facing uncertainty due to funding cuts and economic shocks. This support will help many women and girls to expand opportunities and economic empowerment.

Through this intervention, Bekezela deepened collaboration with the Bubi Rural District Council's Gender and Local Economic Development committee by providing women with an industrial overlocking machine that will transform small businesses and restore dignity through income generation. For many women, this is more than a machine it is a pathway to financial independence and stability.

In addition, the fund also assisted 11 girls and young women who were initially supported by the terre des hommes schweiz “Creating Safe Spaces for Young People in Bubi District” program. They received poultry starter kits which have strengthened their resilience, confidence and the ability to sustain their existing income generating projects giving them a chance for long-term empowerment.
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16/04/2026

This week Bekezela HBC engaged communities through Surveys in Bubi District to better understand perceptions and attitudes towards unpaid care work. and care related advocacy. Through conversations and lived experiences, one thing that stood out on unpaid care work that it is a daily reality, mostly carried by women and girls, from fetching water and firewood to cooking and caring for children. this work is essential but often goes unrecognized.

Women and Girls highlighted that this invisible work was done often at the expense of their own opportunities and economic empowerment. Men and Boys highlighted the need to recognize, represent and reward unpaid care work for collective social change.

These are the everyday experiences behind the data, the stories, the resilience, and the invisible labour that keeps households, communities and economies running.
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13/04/2026

Last week, Bekezela successfully hosted its 2026 Annual Facilitators Training under the Creating Safe Spaces for Young People in Bubi District initiative funded by terre des hommes schweiz. The training was expertly coordinated by our Out-of-School Team Lead, Phillpah M. Dengura, focused on critical issues affecting young people today including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and substance abuse awareness.

What made it even more impactful was that our facilitators Dalitso Shayne and Charamba Johntook the stage and facilitated engaging sessions on the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator and introduced participants to the International Youth Network, among other key topics. Lastly, to ensure the safety and protection of all young people, Faith Sharleen Nkala led an important session on Bekezela’s safeguarding policy, practices, and procedures strengthening our commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces for every young person allowing them to reach their full potential.
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06/04/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Sithokozile Nhongo, Natasha Dube, Christina Nkala

02/04/2026

Bekezela wishes all our partners, stakeholders and communities we serve a blessed Good Friday and Easter weekend. We call on all communities and stakeholders to stand against Gender-Based Violence, which often increases during this period. Let us keep our loved ones SAFE, celebrate RESPONSIBLY and DRIVE safely.🙏🙏



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31/03/2026

As we sign off Women's Month, Bekezela would like to appreciate the FORCE (Sithokozile Nhongo Nomsa Sibanda Faith Sharleen Nkala and Memory Dengura) behind Bekezela's power, impact and determination to rise. These are the women who break barriers, challenge systems and redefine possibilities. Your STRENGTH, LEADERSHIP and COURAGE deserve respect and recognition. HAPPY WOMEN'S MONTH. 🌹🌹🌹
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27/03/2026

As Women's Month draws almost to an end, Today Bekezela shines a spotlight on Nomsa Sibanda our dedicated Bookkepper who reminds us that women's month is not only about celebrations but strength, courage and beauty. Her contribution highlights the importance of valuing women’s work in all spaces, from leadership to the often unseen roles that sustain progress. Respect to all women whose contributions drive progress, even when they are not always visible.🌹🌹🌹
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26/03/2026

As women's month continues, Bekezela today Celebrates one of our Program Officers Memory Dengura whose voice continues to champion SRHR for young people in the communities we serve. through her work we are reminded that advancing SRHR is not just about services, but it is about power, equality and Justice. When Women Lead, Communities transform.

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23/03/2026

As Bekezela Continues to Celebrate Women's Month, WE believe that behind every WOMAN there is a STORY that drives CHANGE- Sithokozile Nhongo (Program Officer).
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10/03/2026

Turning policy into action..

📢 TOMORROW for the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70).

We’re discussing the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women & Girls. It’s time to turn policy into protection.
🕒 Global Times:
🇿🇼 16:30 CAT
🇺🇸 10:30 NYT
🇰🇪 17:30 EAT
🇳🇬 15:30 WAT
🇬🇧 14:30 UK
📍 Join us on Zoom:

of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.Zimbabwe Gender CommissionGirls and Women Empowerment Network - GWENSprout Women Empowerment TrustZimbabwe Women Lawyers AssociationWomen and Law in Southern Africa - ZimbabweInstitute of Women Social WorkersWomandla FoundationShamwariYemwanasikanaApostolic Women Empowerment TrustCentre for Development of Women and Children-CDWCImba Mukadzi Umuzi Ngumama Trust - IMUNTPamuhacha HIV/AIDS Prevention ProjectWomen's Action Group-ZimbabweMusasaCentre for Gender and Community Development in ZimbabweGender & Media ConnectAmbassade de France au ZimbabweEU Delegation to ZimbabweWomankind WorldwideTag a Life International (TaLI)Rural Young Women Support NetworkHeath TerritoryInstitute for Young Women DevelopmentBekezela HBCBulawayo Progressive Residents Association Youth Aspire Development TrustRIGESelf Help Development Foundation ZimbabweWomen in Politics Support UnitTrocaireHivos Regional Office Southern Africa