4-H Zimbabwe

Ensuring that community farmers are empowered and climate resilient by educating them about the best agronomic practices. #climatechange #agriculture

Happy to see our work in Prisons and Correctional Facilities being recognized. Empowering prisoners through sports and tree planting initiatives fosters a culture of rehabilitation, personal growth, and environmental stewardship. By providing opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and connection with nature, we can help prisoners develop valuable life skills, build confidence, and prepare for a positive reintegration into society upon release.

On Saturday the 18th of January, 4-H Zimbabwe in partnership with Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Midlands Province and Forestry commission, facilitated the planting of 1000 trees for National Tree Planting Day at Whawha Medium Prison Complex. The guest of honor, and Executive Director for 4-H Zimbabwe, John Muchenje inaugurated the planting of the first tree. In his speech he highlighted the importance of protecting our environment by mitigating climate change impacts. He further encouraged all the participants to ensure that our environment is well taken of, always. Other stakeholders included Environmental Management Agency ( EMA), Nyaradzo and school children.

During our youth Capacity Building training with youth from our 11 political parties. The session on Leadership being led by our Director, John Muchenje saw youth leaders from the political parties discussing the traits of a good leader. The traits that they came up with were; confidence, visionary, integrity, determination and effective communication. Recognizing the traits of a good leader promotes collaboration, inclusion and teamwork, leading to increased productivity, cohesion and success.

Progress🌟 On the 8th of November last year , we went to gogo Madhlamini’s home in Chiwundura rural district ward 12 to do pfumvudza / intwasa (conservative farming) demonstrations, educate the community farmers about sustainable land preparation and crop establishment. On the the 8th of January, 4-H Zimbabwe paid a monitoring visit to the same field, and was pleased to witness a flourishing field with very high yields.

By capacitating rural women through climate smart and conservative agricultural trainings, we aim to reduce the amount of unpaid care work affecting women in rural areas. The gardens established by the organization have also become a source of empowerment for women through the provision of income when they sell their produce and skills acquired through financial management and value addition capacitation trainings.

4-H Zimbabwe has handed over a television set, decoder, and a three-month subscription to Whawha Medium Prison. The organization prioritizes the mental wellbeing of inmates and, therefore, saw the need to provide them with a constant source of entertainment and recreation. Additionally, 4-H Zimbabwe will continue to implement sports interventions in correctional facilities, ensuring both physical and mental health for the inmates. FIFA Peace and Sport UEFA Foundation for Children

In commemorating Unity Day on the 22nd of December, 4-H Zimbabwe in partnership with Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) held a soccer tournament in Glendale, Mashonaland Central Province. Soccer teams were present to play for a prize of soccer balls and kits. 4-H Zimbabwe Executive Director and Guest of Honor John Muchenje encouraged the youth to always prioritize peace as it is the most essential recipe for unity. He further adviced communities to desist from drug and substance abuse. FIFA Peace and Sport UEFA Foundation for Children

Yesterday we held a Hurungwe West Constituency Soccer Tournament whereby 5 Wards from the Constituency played for a price of soccer kits and balls. Mr Chipisa Emmanuel, the Ward Development Coordinator from Ministry of Youth made sure to spread the message of peace and anti-drug abuse to all the young the young people that were present at the event. The organisation’s aim is to ensure that sport is effectively used as a tool to communicate with young people on development and to raise awareness on anti-drug and substance abuse.

Day 2 capacitation building of community farmers from Matakaire garden in Ward 24, Hurungwe West. The community farmers were given a demonstration on the most effective ways of planting their seedlings in their gardens. Moreover, the safety measures that one has to take when using a knapsack to spray their crops in the garden. The community farmers were awarded certificates after the training so as to recognize that they have acquired necessary knowledge and skills when it comes to farming.