Zimbabwe Programme
Contributing to prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable communities
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Education Matters: Talent meets opportunity in Zimbabwe
Education Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that provides bright children in Zimbabwe with the skills to become tomorrow’s leaders and innovators, in particular young people who would never have access to these opportunities ordinarily.
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KidzCan Zimbabwe: Wadzanayi’s story
An inspiring young woman who survived cancer as a child has forged a promising career in medical research – driven by the desire to help others be free from pain.
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Hope grows in the fields of Africa
Foundations for Farming is a grassroots organisation that seeks to create sustainable livelihoods and food sovereignty in Zimbabwe, and boost the profitability of small-scale farmers.
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Empowering students through technology education: an uncommon story
Working in Zimbabwe, Uncommon provides technology training and computer programming classes to young adults and children. Read more to learn about their remarkable story.
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Challenging the stigma against people with HIV
Born with HIV, 16-year-old Mary Moyo didn’t want people to know about her condition because of the stigma and discrimination faced by people living with HIV. However, thanks to Bethany Project, which works to promote the wellbeing of young people l
Overview
The Zimbabwe Programme is a national programme through which we fund local organisations involved in supporting the hopes and aspirations of Zimbabweans, particularly those furthest from opportunity.
We support organisations operating in the following priority areas: helping families and communities thrive; building skills and fostering entrepreneurship; supporting children and others with special needs; and making strategic grants that empower Zimbabweans to improve their lives and communities. We align our grant-making to government and international development goals.
Please note that we are currently not accepting requests for funding for the Zimbabwe Programme.
Our programme grant-making in 2023
We made 23 grants totalling USD 4.96 million
Discover our partner stories
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Education Matters: Talent meets opportunity in Zimbabwe
Education Matters is a not-for-profit organisation that provides bright children in Zimbabwe with the skills to become tomorrow’s leaders and innovators, in particular young people who would never have access to these opportunities ordinarily.
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KidzCan Zimbabwe: Wadzanayi’s story
An inspiring young woman who survived cancer as a child has forged a promising career in medical research – driven by the desire to help others be free from pain.
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Hope grows in the fields of Africa
Foundations for Farming is a grassroots organisation that seeks to create sustainable livelihoods and food sovereignty in Zimbabwe, and boost the profitability of small-scale farmers.
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Empowering students through technology education: an uncommon story
Working in Zimbabwe, Uncommon provides technology training and computer programming classes to young adults and children. Read more to learn about their remarkable story.
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Building a rainbow for children’s cancer recovery
With a fun spiral design and bold colours, the Rainbow Children’s Village is providing a recovery home for children fighting cancer in Zimbabwe. Families now have a home-away-from-home, where their children can recuperate between treatments. Click below to discover more.
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Supporting communities in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the Rainbow Children’s Village, Island Hospice & Healthcare, and Midlands AIDS Service Organisation are working to improve access to clinics for children undergoing chemotherapy, hospice care, and to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS. Click here to learn more.
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