Zimbabwe

In Mt Darwin, Zimbabwe, the streets came to life with more than just the usual daily buzz. A mobile roadshow, led by the Ministry of Health and Childcare with support from Save the Children, brought entertainment and education on Cholera prevention.

Mother of two, Nodumo, struggled to provide enough breastmilk for her 7-month-old baby Isabel when severe drought impacted her farming business and forced her to live on one meal a day. She received a special nutritious porridge that increased her milk supply and when Isabel was old enough she also started eating it. Nodumo also joined a mother's group where they exchange parenting tips and learn about their children's health.

Our 2024 Annual Report details the organisation’s comprehensive efforts to improve children’s lives in Zimbabwe, focusing on Child Protection, Education, Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) and Health and Nutrition, Climate Resilience, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Child Rights Governance, alongside effective responses to humanitarian crises. Significant strides were made resulting in improved access to health, nutrition and WASH services, enhanced child protection systems, strengthened community resilience to the adverse impacts of climate induced disasters, improved educational outcomes for children and enhanced meaningful child participation. The report highlights both quantitative data and qualitative descriptions of program impacts, demonstrating improved outcomes for children through strong partnerships with the Government of Zimbabwe, donors and partners, communities and children themselves. Read full report: https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/document/save-the-children-zimbabwe-annual-report-2024

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