Save the Children in Zimbabwe

Save the Children in Zimbabwe Since 1983, we have been working to ensure all children in Zimbabwe Survive, Learn & Are Protected.

School season is over for a bit, and we are so proud of learners across Zimbabwe for finishing the term strong! What mak...
06/08/2026

School season is over for a bit, and we are so proud of learners across Zimbabwe for finishing the term strong!

What makes us even prouder is seeing parents support their children’s learning journey.

Through the Global Partnership for Education supported foundational learning initiative, the Ministry of Primary and Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, Zimbabwe , Save the Children and UNICEF Zimbabwe share practical ways parents can support learning at home—and increased parental involvement is making all the difference.

Today in Kariba, we met Bulela, an ECE B learner and her mother. Thanks to her mom’s support at home, Bulela reads with ease and is full of confidence.

"Learning doesn't stop in the classroom. When I started supporting her at home, I didn't just see her reading improve- she is now more confident." — Bulela's Mother

When parents are empowered, children thrive. Here’s to a well-deserved school break! ❤️

Every mother deserves the knowledge, encouragement and support she needs to give her child a strong start in life.In com...
06/08/2026

Every mother deserves the knowledge, encouragement and support she needs to give her child a strong start in life.

In communities across Zimbabwe, mother-to-mother support groups provide a safe space for mothers to learn from one another, share experiences and strengthen their knowledge on breastfeeding, and caring for their children.

These community-led spaces remind us that supporting breastfeeding is not the responsibility of mothers alone. Everyone has a role to play in creating an enabling environment where mothers and children can access the support they need.

This World Breastfeeding Week, we celebrate what is already working—and call for continued investment in the support systems that help mothers and children thrive.

Let’s strengthen what works for a healthier, more sustainable start in life.

As we mark World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Save the Children joins the global call to champion this year's theme: “Breast...
03/08/2026

As we mark World Breastfeeding Week 2026, Save the Children joins the global call to champion this year's theme: “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” The theme highlights the importance of investing in proven breastfeeding support systems that help babies survive and thrive, while improving health, nutrition, and long-term development outcomes.

Breastfeeding gives every child the best possible start in life. Together with communities, health workers, families, and partners, we can strengthen the support mothers need to successfully breastfeed and nurture healthy futures for their children.


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We have wrapped up the Technical Kick-Off Workshop for the Green Climate Fund -supported Adolescents and Youth for a Sus...
31/07/2026

We have wrapped up the Technical Kick-Off Workshop for the Green Climate Fund -supported Adolescents and Youth for a Sustainable Future (AY4SF) Project, marking an important step towards translating the project’s vision into action.

The workshop brought together strong representation from national and provincial level stakeholders, as well as all six districts where the project will be implemented. This included District Development Coordinators, Rural District Councils, line ministries and parastatals, youth organisations, private sector representatives and other key partners.

The diverse perspectives and expertise in the room made for meaningful discussions around how we can work collectively to ensure the project responds to the realities, priorities and aspirations of young people and their communities.

These engagements have laid a solid foundation for coordinated implementation, collaboration and shared ownership as we move forward.

A huge thank you to everyone who made time to participate, share insights, ask important questions and contribute to the fruitful engagements. Your commitment is critical to the success of AY4SF.

The foundation has been laid. Now, together, we turn ambition into action — creating a climate-resilient future for young people, with young people.


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30/07/2026

🎥: We caught up with the project director for the Green Climate Fund supported project Phillip G. who shared with us why the sessions being conducted this week are essential for project success. He also went on to share what success would mean for the project.


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Yesterday we concluded a productive two-day MEAL Workshop for the project, aligning on how we will measure and deliver ...
29/07/2026

Yesterday we concluded a productive two-day MEAL Workshop for the project, aligning on how we will measure and deliver impact.

Today, we transition into a three-day AY4SF project Technical Inception Workshop, marking the next step in transforming ambition into action under the Green Climate Fund-supported Adolescents and Youth for a Sustainable Future (AY4SF) project.

In their opening remarks, Save the Children Country Representative Lucy Nyamutswa and the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim Director of Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Mildred Mapani, emphasised a shared commitment to building a climate-resilient Zimbabwe through strong partnerships, accountable systems, and meaningful youth participation.

As we embark on this journey with the Government of Zimbabwe, local partners, private sector, communities, and young people, we remain committed to ensuring that climate resilience is locally led, youth-driven, and built on collaboration, learning, and trust.

Because a climate-resilient Zimbabwe will not be built for young people, but with young people.


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: Day two of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Workshop for the Green Climate Fund-support...
28/07/2026

: Day two of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Workshop for the Green Climate Fund-supported Adolescents and Youth for a Sustainable Future (AY4SF) project continues with energy and active engagement from participants reflecting everyone's commitment to delivering quality programming.

Some of the sessions covered today include accountability,
data quality assurance, quality benchmarks and quality data management—essential pillars for ensuring our programmes are evidence-driven, transparent and deliver meaningful results for children, adolescents and communities.

One of the key highlights was the session on participation of adolescents, youth and communities, which reaffirmed that meaningful participation is not just good practice—it is a right. Project participants must be given opportunities to express their views and influence decisions throughout the programme cycle.

As we strengthen our MEAL systems, we are also strengthening our commitment to ensuring every voice counts and every decision is informed by quality data, accountability and meaningful participation.


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27/07/2026

A full house as we kick off the two-day Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) workshop for the Green Climate Fund-supported Adolescents and Youth for a Sustainable Future- AY4SF project.

Bringing together key implementing partners, government ministries, youth representatives and private sector players—including the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim , Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife , Forestry Commission Zimbabwe , Environmental Management Agency, Takura PL, Shashe Irrigation , Zubo Trust and GreenHut Organisation —from the six project districts of Beitbridge, Binga, Bulilima, Kwekwe, Shurugwi and Umguza🇿🇼, the workshop provides an opportunity to strengthen a shared understanding of the project's MEAL framework, align monitoring and reporting approaches, and ensure that evidence generated throughout implementation informs learning, accountability and decision-making.

Strong MEAL systems help us track progress, measure impact and continuously improve how we deliver meaningful results for adolescents, youths and their communities.


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From high-level policy dialogue at straight to the heart of the community! Throughout the year, Save the Children, the...
24/07/2026

From high-level policy dialogue at straight to the heart of the community!

Throughout the year, Save the Children, the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, Zimbabwe and UNICEF Zimbabwe through Global Partnership for Education funding have been on the road across Zimbabwe, driving awareness on foundational learning.

From Mangwe ➔ Bulilima ➔ Kariba ➔ Rushinga, our journey reaches its final stop in Gokwe North!

We are honored to be joined on the ground by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon. Prof. Torerayi Moyo, who is engaging with parents and caregivers on the importance of prioritising early learning.

This builds on our discussions at the recent conference, where our Country Director, Bhekimpilo Khanye, met with Hon. Minister Moyo to align our ongoing interventions.

As the Minister highlighted:
"We are grateful for the work that Save the Children does in Zimbabwe in foundational learning and education generally. Let us continue to collaborate and work together."

Translating policy commitments into community action is how we deliver lasting change. We remain committed to this strong partnership to ensure every child across Zimbabwe gets the quality foundation they deserve. 📚🇿🇼



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19/07/2026

At the conference, our Country Director, Bhekimpilo Khanye, met with Zimbabwe's Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Hon. Prof. Torerayi Moyo, to discuss Save the Children's foundational learning interventions and our commitment to working alongside the Government of Zimbabwe.

The Minister commended our efforts: "We are grateful for the work that Save the Children does in Zimbabwe in foundation learning and education generally. Let us continue to collaborate and work together."

We remain committed to strengthening this partnership and collaborating with governments to implement the recommendations from the Flex Conference — ensuring every child has access to quality education.

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