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Zimbabwe
Two decades ago, when Children in the Wilderness (CITW) was just five years old, one of our most impactful and widespread initiatives was formed when we partnered with the Mother Bear Project (MBP). For 20 years, children who attended our annual Eco-Camps across our African regions received a hand-knit or crocheted bear, made with love...
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Wilderness Zambezi Assistant Impact Manager Cynthia Ndiweni reports on the multiple empowerment benefits of Children in the Wilderness Zambezi’s Reusable Sanitary Pad Project in the Hwange District. This Reusable Sanitary Pad Project is a Children in the Wilderness Zambezi (CITW) initiative, supported by the Rotary Club of Victoria Falls. The main goal of the project...
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One year on from its opening, the Ngamo Livestock Farm & Vocational Centre is already celebrating two noteworthy milestones – its first 43 graduates, as well as the supply of over four tonnes of fresh and organic produce to surrounding communities and Wilderness camps. They mark a significant step forward in building a locally rooted...
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Joy is what happens when we allow ourselves to be grateful for what we have, rather than focusing on what we do not. ‘Whenever I think about my CITW scholarship,’ notes Zimbabwean medical student Alumbwe, ‘my heart overflows with gratitude and enthusiasm. When I look back at my journey, I see transformation – a movement...
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Wilderness Zambezi & Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Communities Co-ordinator Sue Goatley reports on some of the transformative projects established for rural women in Zimbabwe. Several income generating projects are assisting with economic growth and poverty reduction in remote northern Matabeleland. A lack of consistent and reliable livelihood options has led to high levels of...
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The CITW Zambezi Team is excited to share an inspiring update on three impactful projects that are making a difference in rural Zimbabwe. Thanks to the generous support from Grand Circle Foundation, Lukosi Secondary School, and St Mary’s and Ngamo primary schools have embarked on a journey to create greener and healthier school environments. Together...
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Earlier this year, Children in the Wilderness Zambezi carried out a series of teacher training sessions for Eco-Mentors – the dedicated educators leading our Eco-Clubs across the region. A total of 94 teachers from 47 schools took part in these sessions, held at Wilderness camps in Livingstone, Hwange and Mana Pools. These trainings were designed...
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A Community School Restored. Thanks to the generous support of So Others May Learn (SOML), Children in the Wilderness has completed the construction of two double classroom blocks for the Lupinyu community, located just outside Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For years, CITW partnered with Jabulani School in Lupinyu, building classrooms, supporting teachers, and providing scholarships. But...
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CITW Zambezi is excited to share a meaningful milestone in our conservation education journey, with the distribution of the first batch of “VUSA: The Lion Guardian”, along with three other titles from the series, to our Eco-Clubs in Zimbabwe’s Tsholotsho and Lupane districts. Each of the 9 Eco-Club schools in Tsholotsho and 8 in Lupane...
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The CITW Zimbabwe team is proud to announce the completion of two Early Childhood Development (ECD) classrooms at Ngamo Primary School and St. Mary’s Primary School in Zimbabwe due to a generous donation through Grand Circle Foundation. These classrooms mark a significant step forward in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young learners in...
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