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ECD Parenting
ECD Parenting training equips parents and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to foster safe, nurturing environments that support children’s development. The program emphasizes self-esteem, positive parenting, and core Early Childhood Development (ECD) concepts, focusing on the critical first 1,000 days of life. Using the READI Framework across seven African countries, participants complete a 10-session training covering nutrition and caregiver-child relationships.
In 2023, 176 caregivers from Mufakose, Harare, completed a 5-month program, benefiting 207 children under six years. The program effectively delivered its objectives, enhancing developmental outcomes in intellectual, social, emotional, and physical domains.
Kids Clubs
The Kids Clubs in Mufakose, Harare, support children aged 6 to 16 by offering educational activities and meals that promote safety and personal growth. These clubs engage children in art, sports, culture, career guidance, and child protection education, while addressing essential topics like health, hygiene, community responsibilities, and the effects of drug abuse. Events like Christmas parties, sponsored by generous donors, have provided joyful experiences, including games, performances, and environmental initiatives like planting fruit trees. Despite financial challenges, the clubs have successfully fostered character building, discipline, leadership, and a safe, supportive environment for children’s development.
Women Economic Empowerment
Women often bear the dual responsibility of caregiving and providing for their families. The WEE programme supports caregivers by identifying income-generating projects and offering training in financial literacy, vocational skills, and community savings to promote financial independence and sustainability.
In 2023, initiatives like the Hama Maoko Beading Club empowered caregivers through beading skills training, benefiting 90 women and generating $533 in sales. Similarly, the Internal Savings and Lending Scheme (ISALS) in Mufakose raised $5,888, further fostering economic empowerment and self-reliance for participating households.
Supporting Households Living in Distress
SHIELD
Psychosocial Support
Stakeholders Engagement
US EMBASSY HWWZ worked with the US Embassy through project update meetings, final fund disbursement applications, and submission of reports including quarterly, financial, Monitoring and Evaluation, Performance, and Budget Vs Actual Analysis reports for the Hama Maoko Beading Project. The Embassy’s team conducted a Closeout Monitoring and Evaluation Meeting in Mufakose and expressed satisfaction with the project.
MUKA BUSINESS EXPO HWWZ participated in an exhibition organized by Muka Business at the Area G Community Centre on November 18, 2023.
SCOUTS ASSOCIATION ZIMBABWE HWWZ attended a two-day workshop organized by the Scouts Association Zimbabwe. The workshop aimed to train Kids Club volunteers to become Scouts Adult Leaders.
ZIMRA WORKSHOP HWWZ participated in a workshop on TARMS e-boarding organized by ZIMRA, which focused on facilitating entities to e-register with ZIMRA.
HWW UK VISIT Jane Whitworth and Sharon Clark from HWW UK visited HWWZ sites, expressing admiration for the community work being undertaken.
HWW KENYA VISIT Julius Nguku, CEO of HWW Kenya, visited HWWZ sites on December 7, 2023, encouraging caregivers to continue their efforts in income-generating projects.
