Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT)

04/11/2024

Low Treasury disbursements stall PSIP projects–https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034528/low-treasury-disbursements-stall-psip-projects

Zimcodd Deaf Zimbabwe Trust Ministry of Local Government and Public Works Community Working Group on Health - CWGH Ministry of Health and Child Care Association of Rural District Councils of Zimbabwe Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe

Low Treasury disbursements stall PSIP projects

03/11/2024

Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) in collaboration with Zimcodd Zimcodd hosted the Feasibility Assessment of the Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) Workshop. In attendence were Parliament Portfolio Committees on Child rights, Primary and Secondary Education, Higher and Tertiary Education, Disability Caucus, Local Authorities Associations and Represented as well as Civil Society Organizations working on Health and Education Financing.

The objectives of the workshop were to:
1.Relook at the PSIP as a financing model for public health and education infrastructure development
2.Interrogate the effectiveness of the current PSIP modalities
3.Push for the adoption of identified alternative PSIP modalities from the Feasibility Assessment.

The dialogue workshop generated commitments from policy makers and duty bearers to lobby for improved financing models for health and education infrastructure.
ZimcoddCommunity Working Group on Health - CWGH Deaf Zimbabwe Trust Ministry of Health and Child Care Association of Rural District Councils of Zimbabwe Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe Ministry of Local Government and Public Works

17/10/2024

Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, under this year’s theme "Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment: Acting together for Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies". As we celebrate let us take time to reflect on the milestones reached and the ones ahead of us as we aim to end poverty in all its forms by 2030.

This theme highlights the importance of addressing the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and the maltreatment of individuals living in poverty. Let us aim to promote understanding and dialogue between those affected by poverty and the broader society, and the need for collective action to combat this global challenge.

12/09/2024

The El Niño induced drought during the 2023/2024 cropping season raised the need to practice agroecology and conservative farming. Smallholder farmers were the most affected hence they need their capacity strengthened on how to practice conservative agriculture and growing of drought tolerant crops in the upcoming farming season.
CAFODSilveira House Events Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre ZWE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Zim

09/09/2024

The Auditor General's Report for 2023 revealed that a total of ZWL$10.3 billion allocated towards social protection programs such as BEAM was not utilized due to the absence of an effective mechanism to identify beneficiaries. Coordination between the
Ministry of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare and Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education needs to be improved as we near the opening of the school third term to ensure that vulnerable children are identified and have access to basic education. Saywhat Education Coalition of Zimbabwe - ecozi Zimcodd Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Zncwc Childrights

06/09/2024

Period poverty remains a concern with over 50% of menstruating girls in Zimbabwe missing school due to lack of sanitary wear when they are on their periods. Has school going girls in your area received sanitary pads yet? ShamwariYemwanasikanaCommunity Working Group on Health - CWGHZimbabwe Council of ChurchesSaywhat

20/06/2024

Yesterday Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) hosted the Status of Sexual Reproductive Health Financing Dialogue Workshop. Joining the dialogue were Parliament Portfolio Committees on Health and Child Care and Diasbility Caucus and CSOs working on SRH.

Community feedback presented highlighted that there are barriers hindering women, girls and PWDs from accessing SRH services. These include social and cultural barriers as well as lack of menstrual hygiene kits and SRH services.

Distance barriers have been noted to be one of the biggest barriers in accesing SRH services by women in marginalized communities. Therefore there's need for mobile clinics that provide SRH services as a solution to the problem.
Zimbabwe Council of ChurchesShamwariYemwanasikanaCommunity Working Group on Health - CWGHDeaf Zimbabwe Trust

20/06/2024

30/05/2024

Poverty Reduction Forum Trust (PRFT) in collaboration with Zimbabwe Council of Churches distributed female technology products to young women & girls including those with disabilities in Mwenezi, Gwanda and Bulilima between the 13th & 17th of May 2024 with the goal of helping them improve SRH self-care.

Among the products distributed were Bracelets that will help young women, girls and including those with disabilities understand their menstruation cycles, anticipate period days and improve menstrual hygiene.
Zimbabwe Council of Churches Community Working Group on Health - CWGH ShamwariYemwanasikana

17/02/2024

Did you know that Zimbabwe conducted its first VNR review in 2017 and it’s second in 2021. This year again Zimbabwe will be participating in the Voluntary National Reviews (VNR).

29/01/2024

How far do you think Zimbabwe has progressed in Implementing the SDGs? Do you think Zimbabwe is on course to meet the 2030 Goals? Let us know what you think in the comment section.

26/01/2024

Did you know Zimbabwe is one of the 42 states that have expressed interest to present its VNR at this year's HLPF in New York. This year's theme is "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crisis: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions".