WHH Zimbabwe - Welthungerhilfe

WHH Zimbabwe - Welthungerhilfe This is the official page for Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe. We fight against global hunger and for sustainable food security.

Welthungerhilfe is an international non-govermental organisation (NGO) which closely cooperates with national and regional partners through strong peer networks to put in place self-sustainable measures and strategies to fight global hunger and poverty. Our work is funded by donations from the public and institutional donors.

20/08/2026

Sustainable rural WASH infrastructure is about more than building a borehole, piped-water scheme or other water point. It is also about ensuring that communities have the systems, knowledge and structures needed to manage, maintain and sustain these services over time.

Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe recently joined partners under the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)-funded Global WASH Systems Strengthening program in the validation of Zimbabwe's revised Community-Based Management (CBM) Guide in Harare.

Convened through the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim's WASH National Action Committee, the validation brought together stakeholders from government, districts like Chegutu Rural District Council and Mt Darwin, and the wider WASH sector to review a framework designed to modernise community management of rural water supplies.

The revised guide seeks to reflect recent operational advances, emerging approaches and evolving best practices within the WASH sector.

For systems strengthening, this is an important step. Effective community-based management can help strengthen local ownership, clarify roles and responsibilities, improve accountability and support communities to respond to operation and maintenance needs, helping rural water infrastructure remain functional and deliver services for years to come.

A big thank you to Zimpapers TV Network for helping to bring wider attention to the importance of sustainable community management of rural WASH infrastructure. Check out their news clip here.

Today is International Youth Day, which recognises the creativity, resilience and leadership of young people. In Zimbabw...
12/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day, which recognises the creativity, resilience and leadership of young people. In Zimbabwe, many young people face challenges such as poverty, climate change, limited economic opportunities, and unequal access to digital technologies.

Welthungerhilfe's commitment to ultimately extends to youth in these circumstances. We create opportunities for young people to develop skills, participate in decision-making and contribute to solutions within their communities.

Our initiatives like the Skillup Zimbabwe project support young people, strengthening their capacities and expanding their opportunities. Across our WASH, nutrition and food security programmes, we are also working to ensure that young people are active participants in community and programme structures. They bring ideas, energy and perspectives to the challenges affecting their communities.

When young people have the skills, opportunities and platforms to lead, they can help drive economic development, strengthen resilience and transform food systems.

06/07/2026

On 3 July 2026, Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe participated in the official launch of the Chegutu District WASH Master Plan (DWMP) at the Chegutu Rural District Council Full Council meeting. The Master Plan provides a long-term roadmap for delivering sustainable, equitable and resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services across the district.

Here's to a milestone for stronger WASH Systems in Zimbabwe!On 3 July 2026, Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe participated in the...
06/07/2026

Here's to a milestone for stronger WASH Systems in Zimbabwe!

On 3 July 2026, Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe participated in the official launch of the Chegutu District WASH Master Plan (DWMP) at the Chegutu Rural District Council Full Council meeting.

The District WASH Master Plan provides a long-term roadmap for delivering sustainable, equitable and resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services across the district. It is the result of a collaborative process led by government technical teams, with support from Mvuramamanzi Trust, Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe, the District Water and Sanitation Sub-Committee, the Provincial Water and Sanitation Sub-Committee, the National Action Committee, and other sector partners.

The launch marks the transition from planning to implementation following the Plan's adoption by Full Council in March 2026. It also builds on lessons from the District WASH Master Plan pilots in Chegutu and Mt Darwin. It shows how systems strengthening, local ownership and evidence-based planning can create lasting improvements in WASH service delivery.

Welthungerhilfe is proud to support this work through the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)-funded multi-country WASH Systems Strengthening Programme. We congratulate Chegutu Rural District Council, Mvuramanzi Trust, Government partners and all stakeholders who contributed to this important achievement.

Today, Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe joins the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the rest of ...
18/06/2026

Today, Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe joins the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the rest of the world in celebrating Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

Sustainable gastronomy is about more than food on our plates. It is about how food is grown, harvested, prepared, and consumed in ways that support healthy people, thriving communities, and a healthy planet.

Across Zimbabwe, we are proud to work with communities, the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim, government departments, as well as partners like Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), UNICEF Zimbabwe and Bio Innovation Zimbabwe, to promote the production and consumption of nutritious indigenous and locally available foods. From small grains and traditional vegetables to diverse, climate-resilient crops, local food systems play a vital role in improving nutrition, strengthening livelihoods, and building resilience against hunger.

By valuing and embracing our local foods, we can preserve cultural heritage, support smallholder farmers, improve dietary diversity, and contribute to . Today, we celebrate the rich flavours, traditions, and nutritional benefits of Zimbabwean foods and continue building sustainable food systems for all.

🎉 Celebrating innovation that is transforming food systems and creating pathways towards a world without hunger!Welthung...
11/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating innovation that is transforming food systems and creating pathways towards a world without hunger!

Welthungerhilfe is proud to announce the winners of the fifth annual Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge, founded and funded by the Seeding the Future Foundation.

🏆 Grand Prize Winners (USD 250,000 each):
💡 Sanku – Project Healthy Children Inc.
💡 Nurture Posterity International

🌱 Growth Grant Winners (USD 100,000 each):
💡 Safi International Technologies Inc.
💡 American University of Beirut (AUB) – Environment and Sustainable Development Unit (ESDU)
💡 Iviani Farm | Village-based Farmer Ecosystem

These innovative organizations are developing scalable and impactful solutions that strengthen food systems, improve nutrition, empower communities and contribute to global food security.

At Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe, we celebrate the power of innovation in addressing hunger and malnutrition. We are inspired by the creativity and commitment of changemakers around the world who are building more resilient, equitable and sustainable food systems.

👏 Congratulations to all the winners!

25/05/2026

It's , and Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe joins the African Union in celebrating the continent's resilience, unity and potential. As we mark this day, we continue working with the government, partners, and communities across Zimbabwe to strengthen food security, nutrition, and safe water and sanitation for a future. Together, we can build resilient communities and sustainable food systems for all.

Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe joins the African Union and Africa in commemorating Africa Day. We celebrate the strength, resi...
25/05/2026

Welthungerhilfe Zimbabwe joins the African Union and Africa in commemorating Africa Day. We celebrate the strength, resilience, diversity and unity of our beautiful continent. We also reaffirm our commitment to a future where every family has access to nutritious food, clean water, dignified sanitation, and sustainable livelihoods.

This year’s African Day theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” is a reminder that food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and WASH are deeply interconnected.

We continue to work in Zimbabwe with the same systems perspective. Partnering with the government, communities, local partners, and supporters to strengthen resilient food systems, improve access to safe water and sanitation, and advance the vision of a world without hunger.

14/05/2026

to the launch of the 2025 Global Hunger Index in Harare a couple of months ago.

The event, held under the theme “20 Years of Tracking Hunger: Time to Recommit to Zero Hunger”, brought together key actors from across Zimbabwe’s food systems, including Government, development partners, the private sector, academia, civil society, and the media. We collectively reflected on the state of hunger and nutrition and discussed collective solutions for a food-secure future in Zimbabwe.

The event featured powerful conversations on climate resilience and food systems transformation, nutrition and child stunting, partnerships and policy coordination, and investments in agriculture, markets, and rural livelihoods

The discussions reinforced one important message: ending hunger requires coordinated action across all sectors of society.

🎥 Watch some of the highlights and insights shared by speakers and stakeholders during the event.

Last week, the Welthungerhilfe team participated in the German Day commemorations hosted by the German Academic Exchange...
11/05/2026

Last week, the Welthungerhilfe team participated in the German Day commemorations hosted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Embassy Harare at the University of Zimbabwe’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities. We showcased our work towards sustainable food systems transformation and resilient livelihoods.
Visitors to our exhibition had an opportunity to engage with crops produced by farmer groups supported through our programmes and the food products made from Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), manufactured and marketed by our partner Bio Innovation Zimbabwe. We had practical examples of community-driven innovation, value addition, and sustainable agriculture in Zimbabwe

The event provided a valuable platform for cultural exchange and dialogue around sustainability, local enterprise development, and pathways towards .

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