13/03/2026
✨ A Powerful Gathering of Women in Harare! ✨
Yesterday, over 400 women filled the Anglican Cathedral Hall in Harare for a truly momentous gathering organized by the Gender Community of Practice, joining the global celebration of .
The event brought together an inspiring delegation of speakers, partners, and organizers including representatives from UNDP Zimbabwe, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, UN WomenUNFPA, the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe, and the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development.
Faith leaders and organizations also stood in solidarity, including the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference, Zimbabwe Council of Churches, Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe Africa, and the Fellowship of Zimbabwe(EFZ), alongside many civil society organizations under the Gender and Faith Network Side by Side Zimbabwe (GFN).
The atmosphere was electric — a powerful blend of worship, celebration, empowerment, and learning.
💬 Throughout the gathering, women were encouraged to:
• Step confidently into leadership roles
• Embrace their abilities and talents
• Recognize the unique gifts they carry
• To continue pray and ACT
• Continue serving and transforming the communities entrusted to them
It was more than an event — it was a movement of inspiration, unity, and purpose, reminding us that when women rise, communities and nations rise with them.
ACT Alliance
MeDRA Zimbabwe
Embassy of Sweden in Harare
Fungisai Zvakavapano Mashavave
Plan International Zimbabwe
