Katswe Sistahood

11/04/2026

Spring Cleaning

🌱 Spring is here and we all know what that means!

It's time for spring cleaning! What are you throwing out? 🗑️

10/04/2026

Having grown up in a rural community, I had a conviction that effective development work can only be meaningful if rural girls are at the center of the development agenda.

The expansion to rural communities was met with backlash by elite feminists in air conditioned buildings and hotel conferences.

I still insisted. Neglecting rural girls meant I was being fake. I chose the unpopular path…

…extract from *The Other Feminists’

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Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau AS smartphones become more common in rural Zimbabwe, a new challenge is emerging, technology-facilitated gender-based violence. What once seemed like a distant urban problem is…

27/03/2026

Being an SRHR activist means responding to critical matters related to girls health and wellness, in a holistic manner.

Restricted funding streams sometimes force us into silos, then we became scattered!

Local CSOs have a duty to expand the agenda, not to shrink it.

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Founder : Katswe Sistahood

27/03/2026

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,

You may kill me with your hatefulness,

But still, like air,

I'll rise.

…Maya Angelou

26/03/2026

The women’s month is coming to an end!

Let’s be reminded:

The International Women's Day 2026 (IWD 2026), theme is:

“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”, calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.

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10/12/2025

Worth a Read : The article discusses the growing issue of technology-facilitated violence which also affects people in rural areas. It highlights the need for education and resources to empower vulnerable communities to navigate the complexities of digital interactions and protect themselves from harm.

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Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau AS smartphones become more common in rural Zimbabwe, a new challenge is emerging, technology-facilitated gender-based violence. What once seemed like a distant urban problem is…

10/12/2025

As we wrap up , Katswe Sistahood— supported by My Age Africa, Africa Trust and the of Women Affairs, Community, Small to Medium Enterprises —brought young women from Epworth together for a powerful community dialogue on digital gender-based violence.

In a world where online spaces shape our daily lives, young women are increasingly exposed to harassment, abuse, and exploitation. This dialogue created a safe platform to unpack these experiences, deepen awareness, and strengthen prevention, protection, and reporting pathways.

Together, we are building informed, confident, and empowered digital citizens who know their rights and are ready to claim them beyond the 16 days.

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

As we continue with , under the PROSE-ECM project, Katswe Sistahood convened a Religious Leaders Roundtable with the support of Plan International Zimbabwe

With their moral authority and deep community influence, religious leaders are critical allies in ending child marriages and protecting the rights of girls. Their voices, teachings, and actions can shift harmful norms and build safer futures for every child.

Together, we are strengthening faith-based leadership to say NO to child marriage and YES to girls’ education, dignity and choice.

01/12/2025

Amplifying youth-led advocacy during and beyond !

Katswe Sistahood in partnership with Plan International Zimbabwe held a Youth Indaba in Ward 11, Zhombe under the leadership of Chief Ntabeni. This event brought together traditional leaders, parents and young people to address the urgent issue of child marriages in Kwekwe district.

Key commitments were made:
• Village-based sensitisation on child marriages will be led by village heads
• Traditional leaders will actively encourage girls to remain in school, support birth registration and promote early reporting of child marriage cases
• The Silobela police were urged to be re-sensitised on the correct age of consent, following community confusion around the law
• Chiefs, headmen and village heads in Wards 11 and 14 pledged to report all child marriages and allow the law to take its course

This is a bold stand to close the gaps that have allowed child marriages to persist.

is more than a slogan, it is a commitment. Village Heads, Headman Mabhande and Chief Ntabeni declared: change starts with me and with us as a community.

Together, we can end child marriage.

01/12/2025

Commemorating in Umzingwane!

Today, we stand in solidarity to honor those we’ve lost to HIV and reinforce our commitment to a future free from the stigma and threat of AIDS. At Katswe Sistahood, we believe in the power of community and advocacy, where every voice counts!

We are dedicated to working with the most vulnerable, ensuring that young people and marginalized communities have access to essential services. From youth-friendly SRH initiatives to grassroots advocacy, we thrive to transform the landscape of HIV prevention and response.

This year’s theme is “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response," is a powerful call to action. Let’s harness bold leadership and unite in purpose, ensuring that everyone lives with dignity and without fear.

Together, we can break barriers and create lasting change. Let’s end AIDS by 2030! 💪🏾

26/11/2025

In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Katswe Sistahood partnered with Femme Voice for a community dialogue on Digital Violence and Women’s Safety in Dzivarasekwa 1.

Engaging with women in our communities is crucial for simplifying the discourse around technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV). Through breaking down and translating complex terms, we empower women to recognize, address, and combat digital violence effectively.

Let’s continue advocating for a safer digital environment! 💜✊🏽