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Hope for a Child in Christ is an NGO founded in 1995 and representing over 50 Faith Based Organisation.

Hope for a Child in Christ (HOCIC) is an NGO founded in 1995 and representing over 50 Faith Based Organisations that focus on Orphans, Vulnerable Children, Youths and other underprivileged members of society. Registered as PVO 5/99, HOCIC coordinates the implementation of HIV and AIDS mitigation, advocacy, and prevention, care and support programs across its Bulawayo, Insiza, Gwanda and Umguza districts of Zimbabwe.

05/06/2026

In commemoration of the World Environment Day HOCIC Zimbabwe we joined hands with fellow citizens to promote environmental responsibility and protect our communities from the harmful effects of waste and pollution.

Together, we can create cleaner cities and a greener future for generations to come 🌱♻️

Environmental Management Agency
The City of Bulawayo
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation
Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust
The City of Bulawayo
Musasa
Southern Alliance For Indigenous Resources-SAFIRE
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
Youth Against Drugs & Substance Abuse - YADSA

03/06/2026

The past week was an important moment of strengthening disaster preparedness and community resilience in Matobo HOCIC Zimbabwe, under the Matobo ICSP/BRIC-Zim project, conducted Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) structures monitoring in Wards 10, 11 and 20.

The activity brought together Ward and Village DRR Committee members, community representatives, local leadership and key government departments to assess the functionality of local DRR structures, review community preparedness systems and strengthen reporting and response mechanisms.

Through participatory dialogue, communities identified priority hazards and disaster risks affecting lives, livelihoods and household safety. These included crop-related risks, flash floods, damaged infrastructure, unsafe shelters, lightning-related incidents and unsafe wells and pits. The discussions created an opportunity to strengthen risk awareness, improve local coordination, update village and ward disaster preparedness plans, enhance early warning communication and improve documentation and referral pathways.

HOCIC, with Matobo DRR Committees and local stakeholders, visited a vulnerable household in Ward 20 that had been affected by lightning during last year’s heavy storms. The team provided groceries and basic needs to help cushion the family while longer-term referral and support mechanisms are being pursued to strengthen household resilience and reduce further protection and safety risks.

This work reflects HOCIC’s commitment to complementing government and community efforts in reducing disaster risks, strengthening local preparedness and building safer, inclusive and resilient communities. It also reinforces the importance of ensuring that women, children, elderly persons, youth and persons with disabilities are meaningfully included in disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response processes.

HOCIC appreciates the support of Irish Aid through Oxfam in Zimbabwe and the collaboration of local leadership, the Department of Social Development, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Ministry of Youth, Ward DRR Committees and Village DRR Committee representatives.

Together, we continue strengthening local systems for disaster preparedness, protection, response and resilience.

Oxfam in Southern Africa
Musasa
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
AquaZim
Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, Zimbabwe
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

01/06/2026

Sustainability in Action 💰✨

Mqwenomhle Cluster Level Association (CLA) in Umguza 3 has demonstrated beyond doubt the sustainability of the Self-Help Group Approach (SHGA). Three years after project support ended, the CLA remains active, united and focused on community development. Through the commitment and collective efforts of its members, Mqwenomhle CLA successfully raised US$1,085 and purchased a 100-seater tent creating a valuable income generating asset for the group and the wider community.

This remarkable achievement was applauded by community leaders, who acknowledged the significant contribution of women to household welfare and community development. The investment stands as a testament to the power of savings, collective action, and local leadership, proving that empowered communities can continue to thrive long after external support has phased out.

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
Umguza Rural District Council
Musasa
Women's Institute for Leadership Development - WILD, Zimbabwe
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
Swiss Development & Cooperation
Irish Aid
Kindernothilfe E.V.
UN Women
Trocaire

27/05/2026

Join us live on Skyz Metro FM tomorrow as we discuss how to strengthen relationships between farmers and private sector to build more productive value chains.

Oxfam in Zimbabwe
Embassy of Sweden in Harare
Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust
Oxfam in Southern Africa

26/05/2026

Reflections from the participants who attended the SASA faith training ✨

Oxfam in Zimbabwe
Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
Musasa
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
UN Women
Trocaire
Irish Aid
Laurelle Mbaradza Mutasa
Donna Joy Washe

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day 🌍

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant culture of our beautiful continent. Like the abundant harvest of diverse grains, Africa's strength lies in its unity and resilience✨

22/05/2026

Following progress under SASA! Together, HOCIC Zimbabwe identified the need to intentionally engage religious leaders in addressing the religious and cultural drivers that can perpetuate gender-based violence.

In collaboration with Trocaire, we wrapped up the SASA! Faith training in Matobo focused on strengthening the capacity of faith leaders to both prevent and respond to GBV. As a result, participants deepened their understanding of how scripture can be used to promote justice, dignity, equality and protection, while also strengthening skills in survivor-centred response, referral and safe counselling practices.

Equipping religious leaders with the right knowledge and tools is a critical step towards creating safer families, faith spaces and building resilient and accountable communities.

Oxfam in Zimbabwe
Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.
Musasa
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Irish Aid
UN Women
Oxfam in Southern AfricaDonna Joy Washe
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence

20/05/2026

Day 1 : SASA! Faith Training

HOCIC Zimbabwe, in collaboration with Trocaire is engaging religious leaders on the role of faith communities in promoting justice, peace and dignity in the prevention of Gender-Based Violence.

Key Learnings from Day 1

✅Understanding gender, power and the root causes of GBV
✅Challenging harmful social norms within homes, churches and communities
✅Strengthening faith leadership in promoting women’s rights and gender equality
✅Using religious platforms to build safer, compassionate and violence-free communities

Oxfam in Zimbabwe
Irish Aid
Embassy of Sweden in Harare
UN Women
Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
Musasa
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Oxfam in Southern Africa

14/05/2026

Mr Ngwenya from the Intuthuko garden in Hamilton High School, telling how the Food Security and Livelihoods program has impacted communities 🌾🌱

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
Environmental Management Agency
Zimbabwe Council of Churches
Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust
Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, Zimbabwe

05/05/2026

Resilience is built when basic needs are met and sustainable systems are put in place. By combining critical water infrastructure with projects like the Phakamani Garden Rehabilitation, rural communities move from vulnerability to stability.

Huge thanks to our partners Embassy of Sweden in Harare,Oxfam in Zimbabwe and the Government of Zimbabwe for walking this journey with HOCIC Zimbabwe

Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence
Musasa
Environmental Management Agency
Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation
Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00

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+263292202878

Website

https://www.hocic.org.zw/

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