Save the Children in Zimbabwe

27/08/2026

"By working together, sharing expertise, and deepening partnerships, we are better positioned to create lasting change for children, with children across Malawi and Zimbabwe." — Bhekimpilo Khanye, Country Director.

We are excited to present our January – June 2026 Cluster Newsletter!

Take a look to see how our teams, partners, children and communities are turning shared ambitions into action.

🔗 Download and read full newsletter: https://shorturl.at/oWszm

Save the Children Malawi

22/08/2026

Our thoughts are with Bantwana Zimbabwe, the family and friends of Mbonisi Tshuma, and all who knew him, during this difficult time.

21/08/2026

:We are excited to continue working alongside the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Zimbabwe and to advance child online safety in Zimbabwe.

Yesterday, we co-hosted a stakeholder workshop in Harare to unpack the Child Online Protection Policy, launched earlier this year. The engagement brought together government, civil society, private sector and child leaders to strengthen collective efforts towards a safer digital environment for children.

🔗Read more:

GOVERNMENT is at the preliminary stages of developing legislation to turn the Zimbabwe National Child Online Protection Policy (2026–2030) into law as it moves to strengthen the protection of children from abuse and exploitation in the digital space.

Readmore: https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/govt-moves-to-strengthen-child-online-protection-laws/

20/08/2026

: Our Country Director, Bhekimpilo Khanye, together with Country Representative Lucy Nyamutswa and Education Partnerships and Programmes Lead Sibongile Damasane, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland North, Hon. Richard Moyo.

The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing collaboration, including the Green Climate Fund - supported AY4SF Project in Binga and Umguza and the ECHO🇪🇺 supported Health & Nutrition programme in Binga, while also learning more about Government’s plans to strengthen preparedness for the anticipated El Niño conditions.

Strong partnerships with the Government are critical to ensuring communities—and especially children—are better prepared for emerging climate and nutrition challenges.

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! ❤️

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.

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.


w/ Ministry of Health and Child Care

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.


w/ Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Environmental Management Agency Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Ministry of Local Government and Public Works Save the Children Italia Save the Children Australia GreenHut Organisation Save the Children Malawi

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.


Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. GreenHut Organisation Zubo Trust Save the Children Italia Save the Children Australia

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.


w/ Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife Ministry of Local Government and Public Works Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Forestry Commission Zimbabwe Environmental Management Agency GreenHut Organisation Zubo Trust Save the Children Malawi