Zimbabwe

Children in the Wilderness

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programmes in Zimbabwe and Zambia operate under one umbrella, known as CITW Zambezi Region, with programmes often running simultaneously or combined workshops being held.

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Zimbabwe

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10th June 2025
NGAMO: Story of an African farm
By Andy Wassung It’s a cold and misty morning at Wilderness Davison’s, a remote safari camp in Zimbabwe’s renowned Hwange National Park. Other than the rain pattering on the canvas above, the bush is unusually quiet, as the typical cast of creatures takes shelter. But it wouldn’t be the African bushveld without its dawn chorus,...
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Josephine BesticZimbabwe
3rd June 2025
A dream studio for the weavers of Ngamo
If you’ve been on a safari to one of our Wilderness camps in Hwange National Park, chances are you currently have at least one beautiful hand-woven basket on display in your home. The baskets – available for purchase in Ngamo village just outside the park on a day visit from Wilderness Linkwasha – are crafted...
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Josephine BesticZimbabwe
7th August 2024
CITW Zambezi & IUCN Launch Groundbreaking Ngamo Livestock Farm & Vocational Centre
August 2024 – Children in the Wilderness (CITW) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are proud to join forces to unveil a pioneering sustainable farming initiative known as the Wilderness Ngamo Livestock Farm and Vocational Centre in Zimbabwe. Ground was officially broken on the 30th July, marking the start of this innovative...
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Josephine BesticZimbabwe
9th July 2024
CITW Zambezi: Supporting Health & Community Well-being
We are thrilled to share some heartwarming news about our recent contributions to the Ngamo and Kapane clinics in Zimbabwe. At Children in the Wilderness (CITW), we understand that thriving communities are built on the connections between students, teachers, schools, parents, and the broader community. Each stakeholder plays an essential role in our programmes and...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
8th July 2024
CITW Zambezi – Enhancing Literacy in Zimbabwe
The Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Zimbabwe team is thrilled to share some exciting updates from the heart of Zimbabwe. As many may know, Zimbabwe has long been celebrated for its impressive literacy rates. However, recent economic challenges, exacerbated by the global pandemic, have taken their toll on the country’s education sector. But together, we...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
20th June 2024
Zambezi Schoolbook Project Celebrates a Decade of Impact
One of our most valued partners, Zambezi Schoolbook Project’s container #1 of library books went into rural schools in Zimbabwe 10 years ago this month! June 18, 2014 – The first delivery of books goes to Higher Ground School in Hatcliff near Harare Since that time through this project, more than two million books have...
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Josephine BesticZimbabwe
8th May 2024
CITW Zambezi annual camp at Wilderness Ruckomechi
An unforgettable CITW Zambezi annual Eco-Club camp was held for children from the schools around Mana Pools National Park in early April 2024. Twenty-four students and four teachers from four partner primary schools around the national park spent four days of fun and learning at magical Wilderness Ruckomechi on the banks of the Lower Zambezi...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
29th April 2024
Important notice: For Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwean Suppliers
Publication of Tender Notice Children in the Wilderness (CITW) is a non-profit organisation supported by conservation hospitality company Wilderness. CITW aims to facilitate sustainable conservation through leadership development and education of Children in Africa. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has availed a grant for CITW to establish an Agricultural Training College and...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
13th March 2024
2024 CITW Zambezi Annual Camp at Davison’s, Hwange National Park
Children in the Wilderness Zambezi recently concluded its annual camp for Eco-Club students from the Tsholotsho region, south of Hwange National Park, at the enchanting Wilderness Davison’s. The atmosphere was vibrant with song, dance, and anticipation, as 28 Grade 6 students and four teachers from various primary schools embarked on a three-night adventure filled with...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
4th March 2024
New Lukosi Secondary School Science Lab
We are thrilled to announce that Children in the Wilderness (CITW), in partnership with the Grand Circle Foundation (GCF), has been able to successfully renovate and refurbish the Lukosi Secondary School Science Laboratory, bringing a new wave of opportunity and learning to the students at the school. Situated near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the school recently...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
27th February 2024
Wilderness Impact Workshop – Victoria Falls
From 18-21February, a number of familiar faces from our Wilderness family arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where all our regions were represented during two power days at our 2024 Impact workshop. The last comparable event took place eight years ago, underlining the significance of this event. Gathering an impressive 32 staff, it was great to...
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Josephine BesticBotswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
19th January 2024
Unleashing the Power of Possibility: CITW’s 2023 Income-Generating Projects
Transforming lives! The CITW Zambezi team is ecstatic to share the incredible success of our income-generating projects in 2023. These initiatives have not only empowered communities, but have also had a profound impact on the lives of many individuals. 1. CITW Earth to Plate Initiative: Our Earth to Plate Initiative has truly flourished, equipping community...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
1st December 2023
Empowering girls through reusable sanitary packs at Chamabondo Primary School
We are thrilled to share with you the heart-warming success of our recent reusable sanitary-pad pack distribution event at Chamabondo Primary School. CITW Zambezi is so grateful to have received a donation of 119 sanitary pads for distribution at the school. This initiative aimed to empower Grade 7 female students by providing them with essential...
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Josephine BesticZimbabwe
28th November 2023
Shining Stars of CITW: Honouring Eco-Club Champions and Literacy Trailblazers
As we approach the end of the year, CITW Zambezi felt that it was important to take a moment to celebrate the incredible dedication, hard work, and commitment shown by our Eco-Club members and Literacy Centre students. Their passion for environmental conservation and education as a whole has been truly inspiring. To honour their efforts,...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe
3rd November 2023
CITW Zambezi Proudly opens its Tenth Literacy Centre
The CITW Zambezi team is proud to announce the successful establishment of its tenth Literacy Centre at Mizpah Primary School last month. As with all our other Literacy Centres, this initiative aims to create an informed, capable, and highly motivated environment to support students struggling with basic literacy skills and reading. We believe that these...
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Courtney PritchardZimbabwe