OVC and Livelihoods

Effects of climate change on Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A case of Manicaland and Masvingo Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments (CCVAs)

Effects of climate change on Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A case of Manicaland and Masvingo Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments (CCVAs)

FACT Zimbabwe is implementing a PEPFAR/USAID-funded five-year SPACE for OVC (Sustaining Prevention and Increasing Access to Care and Empowerment for Orphans and Vulnerable Children) program targeting 69,087 OVC and their caregivers in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. The program aims to improve health, safety, education, and stability outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth …

Safe Spaces- A beacon of hope for GBV survivors in Chimanimani

Safe Spaces- A beacon of hope for GBV survivors in Chimanimani

Gender-based Violence (GBV) undermines and denies women of opportunities whilst weakening their abilities to fully utilize their rights and potential. According to Zimbabwe Demographic and Health 2015 Survey1 in 3 women aged between 15 and 49 have experienced physical violence and 1 in 4 women have been sexually violated. Women and girls are disproportionately affected …

“My life was touched and changed through DREAMS.”

“My life was touched and changed through DREAMS.”

  22-year-old Yvonne Tsumbirani is a DREAMS SMART Girls Siyakha Champion from Mutare a U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID Zimbabwe) supported district. Her Story Due to my being from the village and having partial education with city life I grew up as the entitled,” …

“DREAMS has equipped me with relevant life skills.”

“DREAMS has equipped me with relevant life skills.”

Necalar fixing a motor engine as part of her practical skills training  Meet 20-year-old Necalar a Siyakha Girl from Mutare district a U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)/ United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID Zimbabwe) supported district. Necalar is determined to enter the male-dominated field of motor mechanics. My life …

FACT Zimbabwe and partners launch US$54 million partnership to save the lives of vulnerable children, girls, and young women in Manicaland and Masvingo

FACT Zimbabwe and partners launch US$54 million partnership to save the lives of vulnerable children, girls, and young women in Manicaland and Masvingo

October 24, 2022. Today, Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT-Zimbabwe) and its partners with funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched critical programs worth more than US$54 million to help fight HIV in Manicaland and Masvingo.  These programs are Sustaining Prevention, Increasing …

546 OVC project beneficiaries receive start-up tools after skills training

546 OVC project beneficiaries receive start-up tools after skills training

                                            Snippets from the handover of start-up kits by FACT Zimbabwe with the generous support from the American People through PEPFAR and USAID 546 adolescents and youth received start-up materials and tools worth USD$81,900.00 under The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for …

FACT Zimbabwe scoops award for Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social Impact

FACT Zimbabwe scoops award for Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social Impact

FACT Zimbabwe Executive Director, Mrs Gertrude Shumba (Second from Left) and Programs Director, Mrs Jenifer Tavengerwei (Second from Right) flanked by Corporate Social Responsibility Network Zimbabwe (CSRNZ) Board Member, Mrs Tabeth Melusi (Centre) and CSRNZ Executive Director, Mr Willard Ruzawo after receiving the award on behalf of FACT Zimbabwe from the Director in the Manicaland …

Children Tariro project facilitates exchange visit on sustainable livelihoods

Children Tariro project facilitates exchange visit on sustainable livelihoods

20 caregivers under the Children Tariro project visited Headlands Goat Breeders Association (HGBA) for a learning visit. The caregivers drawn 6 Wards of Mutare district. The exposure visit came at an opportune time for the caregivers who received startup kits under the PEPFAR/USAID supported and FACT Zimbabwe implemented Children Tariro Project. The visit was graced …

‘……The Lord shall bless the work of thine hands’……: Deuteronomy 16:15

‘……The Lord shall bless the work of thine hands’……: Deuteronomy 16:15

Community Apprentice facilitator demonstrating how to craft beaded bracelets. 50 women from Kurwaisimba and Rusitu in Chimanimani district participated in bead making training workshop. The training equipped participants with skills and knowledge on designing different types of jewellery using beads, discussing the basic concepts of market identification and linkages, and exploring life skill projects that …