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NATIONAL PROJECTS

Community Led HIV and AIDS Monitoring

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+) Implementing Period: October 2023 - January 2025. Brief description and achievements: The project was implemented in Mwenezi district, Zimbabwe. The focus of this project was to cocreate spaces and build capacities for young people Living with HIV (YPLHIV) and AGYW in their diverse communities by developing accountability projects on improving access to quality HIV information and services. Targeting at least 500 YPLHIV.

Funder: UNAIDS, Implementing Period: October 2023 - January 2025.

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Zimbabwe Young Positives (ZY+) Implementing Period: October 2023 – January 2025. Brief description and achievements: The project was implemented in Mwenezi district, Zimbabwe. The focus of this project was to cocreate spaces and build capacities for young people Living with HIV (YPLHIV) and AGYW in their diverse communities by developing accountability projects on improving access to quality HIV information and services. Targeting at least 500 YPLHIV.

Connecting to lead: Young Women and Adolescent Girls taking the lead in challenging the Inequalities and ending GBV-Phase 3

The project’s overall goal is to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG in identifying and challenging the key drivers of inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Ward 18, Mwenezi, Zimbabwe through feminist advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilization, knowledge management and creating pathways for economic empowerment. This will be achieved through supporting trained YWAG startup livelihood projects in Mwenzi district, strengthening the capacity of 25 community leaders including political, religious and traditional leaders in Ward 18 and Mwenezi District to understand feminist approaches of preventing and responding to GBV against YWAG in their communities and strengthen community engagement and knowledge on GBV prevention through sports tournaments, solidarity marches, engagement of traditional and social media under the Tosirika: Silence is not an Option campaign on ending GBV in Mwenezi.

Funder: HIVOS, Implementing Period: September 2024 to April 2025

The project’s overall goal is to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG in identifying and challenging the key drivers of inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Ward 18, Mwenezi, Zimbabwe through feminist advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilization, knowledge management and creating pathways for economic empowerment. This will be achieved through supporting trained YWAG startup livelihood projects in Mwenzi district, strengthening the capacity of 25 community leaders including political, religious and traditional leaders in Ward 18 and Mwenezi District to understand feminist approaches of preventing and responding to GBV against YWAG in their communities and strengthen community engagement and knowledge on GBV prevention through sports tournaments, solidarity marches, engagement of traditional and social media under the Tosirika: Silence is not an Option campaign on ending GBV in Mwenezi.

Tosirika/ Silence is not an option

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: This project was used as an opportunity to amplify our voices, to garner commitments towards ending inequalities, ending harmful practices including GBV and ensuring girls and young women have the necessary support they need to thrive including. This also includes amplifying the messages on bodily autonomy and integrity which are very important for everyone especially women, young women, adolescents and people who are marginalised and criminalised, encourage critical awareness on the impact of GBV in the lives of girls and young women and importance of recognising bodily autonomy and integrity as a human rights issue, challenge the existing power imbalances and the position of girls and young women relative to boys and young men and capacitate girls and young women and their communities to link and connect with national, regional and global initiatives and processes on ending inequalities and promote bodily autonomy and integrity .As a collective of girls and young women, in our diversity , we brought forth our energies and power to raise our voices and demand action on ending violence against women and girls.

Funder: ARASA, Implementing Period: November 2022-December 2022

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: This project was used as an opportunity to amplify our voices, to garner commitments towards ending inequalities, ending harmful practices including GBV and ensuring girls and young women have the necessary support they need to thrive including. This also includes amplifying the messages on bodily autonomy and integrity which are very important for everyone especially women, young women, adolescents and people who are marginalised and criminalised, encourage critical awareness on the impact of GBV in the lives of girls and young women and importance of recognising bodily autonomy and integrity as a human rights issue, challenge the existing power imbalances and the position of girls and young women relative to boys and young men and capacitate girls and young women and their communities to link and connect with national, regional and global initiatives and processes on ending inequalities and promote bodily autonomy and integrity .As a collective of girls and young women, in our diversity , we brought forth our energies and power to raise our voices and demand action on ending violence against women and girls.

Leading in the New Decade :Leadership for and by AGYW for comprehensive HIV prevention and SRHR integration.

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Ministry of Health Zimbabwe and National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Period of Implementation:September 2020 to January 2021 Brief description and achievements: Accelerating HIV prevention efforts for AGYW requires meaningful, coordinated and supported engagement of the AGYW themselves. The project focused on building capacities of 36 AGYW from high HIV incidence and high HIV risk districts of Zimbabwe across the 10 provinces. The AGYW consisted of emerging and new advocates , who were trained in HIV prevention advocacy and movement building, supported with smartphones and data to be a vehicle for correct information giving and for engaging in digital advocacy during the Covid19 pandemic.108 sessions on topics related to AGYW leadership, gender equality, SRHR, HIV prevention, bodily autonomy and empowerment were conducted via whatsapp reaching over 510 AGYW across the country. 236 AGYW were reached out through community based dialogues supported by National AIDS Council at district level.

Funder: Global HIV Prevention Coalition Catalytic Funding through UNAIDS Zimbabwe

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Ministry of Health Zimbabwe and National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Period of Implementation:September 2020 to January 2021 Brief description and achievements: Accelerating HIV prevention efforts for AGYW requires meaningful, coordinated and supported engagement of the AGYW themselves. The project focused on building capacities of 36 AGYW from high HIV incidence and high HIV risk districts of Zimbabwe across the 10 provinces. The AGYW consisted of emerging and new advocates , who were trained in HIV prevention advocacy and movement building, supported with smartphones and data to be a vehicle for correct information giving and for engaging in digital advocacy during the Covid19 pandemic.108 sessions on topics related to AGYW leadership, gender equality, SRHR, HIV prevention, bodily autonomy and empowerment were conducted via whatsapp reaching over 510 AGYW across the country. 236 AGYW were reached out through community based dialogues supported by National AIDS Council at district level.

Connecting to lead: Young Women and Adolescent Girls taking the lead in challenging the Inequalities and ending GBV-Phase 1

Brief description and achievements: The project’s overall goal was to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG by challenging the inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, through advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation and feminist movement building. The project was implemented in Ward 16 Chivi, a rural district in Zimbabwe. A district with a high prevalence of Gender based violence cases. The project connected YWAG in Masvingo and beyond through physical and online activities like whatsApp dialogues, podcast series, value clarification dialogues, and physical capacity- strengthening training. The project targeted at least 300 people in their diversities

Funder: HIVOS, Implementing Period: April 2023 to December 2023

Brief description and achievements: The project’s overall goal was to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG by challenging the inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, through advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation and feminist movement building. The project was implemented in Ward 16 Chivi, a rural district in Zimbabwe. A district with a high prevalence of Gender based violence cases. The project connected YWAG in Masvingo and beyond through physical and online activities like whatsApp dialogues, podcast series, value clarification dialogues, and physical capacity- strengthening training. The project targeted at least 300 people in their diversities

The Connecting Adolescent girls and young women for HIV prevention

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: My Age Zimbabwe Trust Brief description and achievements: The Connecting Adolescent girls and young women for HIV prevention project seeks to contribute to lowering new HIV infections amongst AGYW in their diversity from Masvingo. The project will contribute towards increased health-seeking behaviour among adolescent girls and young women, a decrease in new HIV infections amongst adolescent girls and young women and increased knowledge on HIV and AIDS. This will be achieved through innovative approaches to information sharing, demand generation, and community mobilisation in order to improve access, utilisation, and retention of HIV combination prevention methods.

Funder: VIIV HealthCare, Implementing Period: January 2024- December 2025

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: My Age Zimbabwe Trust Brief description and achievements: The Connecting Adolescent girls and young women for HIV prevention project seeks to contribute to lowering new HIV infections amongst AGYW in their diversity from Masvingo. The project will contribute towards increased health-seeking behaviour among adolescent girls and young women, a decrease in new HIV infections amongst adolescent girls and young women and increased knowledge on HIV and AIDS. This will be achieved through innovative approaches to information sharing, demand generation, and community mobilisation in order to improve access, utilisation, and retention of HIV combination prevention methods.

Young People in Zimbabwe taking the lead on accountability

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Girl Child Empowerment Trust and Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: In collaboration with Girl Child Empowerment the project focused on engaging with 50 young people from rural Masvingo province of Zimbabwe on strengthening accountability towards the ICPD+25 targets made by Zimbabwe. 50 young people were engaged face to face and , 147 digitally via whatsapp, the resultant call to action was shared with stakeholders in a high level meeting that had CSO representatives, community leaders and policy makers.

Funder: Youth Power Hub,Implementing Period: November 2021 to December 2021

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Girl Child Empowerment Trust and Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: In collaboration with Girl Child Empowerment the project focused on engaging with 50 young people from rural Masvingo province of Zimbabwe on strengthening accountability towards the ICPD+25 targets made by Zimbabwe. 50 young people were engaged face to face and , 147 digitally via whatsapp, the resultant call to action was shared with stakeholders in a high level meeting that had CSO representatives, community leaders and policy makers.

Empowering AGYW through Inclusive Education

The Project aimed to promote inclusive education and empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) from marginalized communities to overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential. The project targeted 10 AGYW aged 15-24 from marginalized communities, including those with disabilities, and those in rural or urban poor areas. Key components included offering mentorship programs designed to support AGYW in their educational pursuits, encompassing vocational training and entrepreneurship opportunities. Furthermore, the project engaged with local communities, parents, and caregivers to increase awareness of the importance of inclusive education and garner support for AGYW's education. Advocacy efforts were undertaken to influence policy changes and decision-makers to promote inclusive education and address the unique needs of AGYW. The project established partnerships with local organizations, schools, and communities. A monitoring and evaluation framework was developed to track progress and impact. The project also built capacity among local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and community leaders.

Period: January 2023 to June 2023

The Project aimed to promote inclusive education and empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) from marginalized communities to overcome educational barriers and reach their full potential. The project targeted 10 AGYW aged 15-24 from marginalized communities, including those with disabilities, and those in rural or urban poor areas. Key components included offering mentorship programs designed to support AGYW in their educational pursuits, encompassing vocational training and entrepreneurship opportunities. Furthermore, the project engaged with local communities, parents, and caregivers to increase awareness of the importance of inclusive education and garner support for AGYW’s education. Advocacy efforts were undertaken to influence policy changes and decision-makers to promote inclusive education and address the unique needs of AGYW. The project established partnerships with local organizations, schools, and communities. A monitoring and evaluation framework was developed to track progress and impact. The project also built capacity among local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and community leaders.

Connecting to lead: Young Women and Adolescent Girls taking the lead in challenging the Inequalities and ending GBV-Phase 2

Brief description and achievements: The project’s overall goal was to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG by challenging the inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, through advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation and feminist movement building. The project was implemented in Mwenezi Ward 18 , rural district in Zimbabwe as a continuation from Chivi District. The Project Sought to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG in identifying and challenging the key drivers of inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Mwenezi , Through the GBV Community Based Research we conducted in 2024, from the findings economic disempowerment proved to be the driving force for GBV among women in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe Therefore, through feminist advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation, knowledge management we created pathways for economic empowerment. We reached 500 + YWAG via social media, sports tournaments and community dialogues/journal clubs

Funder: HIVOS, Implementing Period: April 2024 to June 2024

Brief description and achievements: The project’s overall goal was to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG by challenging the inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, through advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation and feminist movement building. The project was implemented in Mwenezi Ward 18 , rural district in Zimbabwe as a continuation from Chivi District. The Project Sought to contribute to the empowerment of YWAG in identifying and challenging the key drivers of inequalities and injustices that fuel GBV in Mwenezi , Through the GBV Community Based Research we conducted in 2024, from the findings economic disempowerment proved to be the driving force for GBV among women in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe Therefore, through feminist advocacy capacity strengthening, community mobilisation, knowledge management we created pathways for economic empowerment. We reached 500 + YWAG via social media, sports tournaments and community dialogues/journal clubs

Transforming Masculinities: Connecting and Engaging Young Men and Boys and Young Women and Girls to Promote Gender Equality and End Gender-Based Violence.

Brief description and achievements: The project sought to contribute to creating a gender-just society free from all forms of Gender Based Violence and harmful practices in Mwenezi Rural District, through the engagement and participation of young women and men and adolescent boys in transformative training, value clarification dialogues, and policy advocacy campaigns. 20 Young men and Adolescent boys were trained

Funder: WCOZ, Implementing Period: September 2024 to December 2024

Brief description and achievements: The project sought to contribute to creating a gender-just society free from all forms of Gender Based Violence and harmful practices in Mwenezi Rural District, through the engagement and participation of young women and men and adolescent boys in transformative training, value clarification dialogues, and policy advocacy campaigns. 20 Young men and Adolescent boys were trained

AGYW Demand- National Budget Advocacy to Show Us The Money On Health

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: Engagement of AYW in decision making processes is critical and important in ensuring the priorities of AGYW are considered. Partnering with Womandla Foundation, 60 AGYW were trained in budget advocacy and monitoring and co-created a position paper which provided evidence needed for the National Budget Advocacy. The 60 trained AGYW engaged in community National Budget Consultations to advocate for the recognition of the Abuja declaration and allocation of 15% of the national health budget towards health. Online the project reached over 600 AGYW with messages they could use for such advocacy. A high level stakeholder meeting to present the position paper was organised and this linked AGYW leaders with policy makers including Member of Parliament.

Funder: ARASA, Implementing Period: September 2021-November 2021

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Womandla Foundation Brief description and achievements: Engagement of AYW in decision making processes is critical and important in ensuring the priorities of AGYW are considered. Partnering with Womandla Foundation, 60 AGYW were trained in budget advocacy and monitoring and co-created a position paper which provided evidence needed for the National Budget Advocacy. The 60 trained AGYW engaged in community National Budget Consultations to advocate for the recognition of the Abuja declaration and allocation of 15% of the national health budget towards health. Online the project reached over 600 AGYW with messages they could use for such advocacy. A high level stakeholder meeting to present the position paper was organised and this linked AGYW leaders with policy makers including Member of Parliament.

Education for Change: Increasing access to quality education for social mobility and change

The Project aimed at improving access to quality education for marginalised and disadvantaged groups, promoting social mobility and empowering them to become agents of positive change in Mwenezi. This was achieved through empowering marginalized and disadvantaged students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become agents of positive change in their communities, promoting social mobility and equality.Community engagement and ownership to foster community engagement and ownership of education initiatives, promoting a culture of education and social change. This project targeted young women, girls and community leaders. This Project was also used as a way to advocate creating safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments where AGYW feel secure and are encouraged to participate actively.

Implementing Period: July 2024- December 2024

The Project aimed at improving access to quality education for marginalised and disadvantaged groups, promoting social mobility and empowering them to become agents of positive change in Mwenezi. This was achieved through empowering marginalized and disadvantaged students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become agents of positive change in their communities, promoting social mobility and equality.Community engagement and ownership to foster community engagement and ownership of education initiatives, promoting a culture of education and social change. This project targeted young women, girls and community leaders. This Project was also used as a way to advocate creating safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments where AGYW feel secure and are encouraged to participate actively.

REGIONAL PROJECTS

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Connecting to our Power: Challenging A Gathering Storm in the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) landscape

Funder: Urgent Africa Fund

Implementing Period:  March 2023 to  November 2023

Brief description and achievements: 

The project is mainly focused on advancing SRHR advocacy in these challenging times where there is an increase in backlash and uncertainty about the future of our rights, strengthening the capacity of 24 AGYW from Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi who are leading organisations to understand their power and corridors of power at national, regional and global levels, which is important as they show social change towards improved SRHR outcomes for AGYW and  develop three accompanying briefs. Development of a girls Health Corner mobile application as a source of information, peer learning and interactions amongst girls and young women engaged in SRHR advocacy.

 

Connecting to Lead : Breaking the Gendered Digital Divide

Funder: ARASA

Technical Support or Implementing Partners: Womandla Foundation

Implementing Period: May 2022 to August 2022

Brief description and achievements: The objective was to connect AGYW leaders and the communities they lead across 3 countries Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi to co-create solutions on improved and sustained digital advocacy. 15 girls across the 3 countries who lead community based organisations who are part of the DAWA network were trained in digital advocacy, feminist movement building and resilience. The 15 young women further collaborated in the development of a toolkit, which seeks to support AGYW on effectively engaging in digital advocacy the new normal ushered in by the COVID 19 pandemic.The project also sought to demonstrate that AGYW if supported with right information, adequate resources and capacity have the ability to mobilise their constituencies, co-create tools that work for them and engage effectively.

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