Matebeleland Widows and Parents Trust ( MATWID) is Non-Governmental Organisation established in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe with an initiative to help address the challenging increasing numbers of widows and single female heads of households who survived spouses that died from HIV infection environment for widows and single parents. . MATWID is engaging in a lot of activities Read More
1. Sustainable Live
lihoods Support: Help members assess the most profitable and realistic income generation activities and encourage groups to engage in these. Identify the needs for skills training in these areas, not only production skills but business management skills as well. Regular support through monthly meetings with the various groups to monitor progress and discuss issues and needs to maintain the momentum.
2. Legal Education and Representation: On issues of legal rights for women, wills and inheritance issues the production and dissemination of leaflets from relevant stakeholders is done and legal assistance facilitated where needed. Workshops will be the main forum for legal education and discussion.
3. Psychological Support: Beneficiaries will be able to access counseling services when needed and affirmation services done to improve self image. This program will largely be coordinated by one of our trustees who is a trained family counselor with referrals for specialist input sought for those heavily traumatized by domestic and political violence, loss and displacement.
