Population Solutions for Health

As 2024 comes to a close, the team at Population Solutions for Health (PSH) extends its warmest wishes for a joyful festive season and a prosperous 2025.

In 2024, PSH, with support from USAID, embarked on a transformative journey dedicated to Positive Youth Development, recruiting 12 undergraduate interns from local institutions. With a focus on uplifting those from less privileged backgrounds, the initiative aimed to provide these young individuals a platform to thrive across various departments: Supply Chain, Evidence, IT, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Audit, HR, and Finance. By stepping into these internship roles, many faced their first professional environment. The transition was not without challenges as they grappled with balancing academic knowledge and real-world applications. However, their experiences were enriched by a highly supportive environment. This youth developmental program empowered the interns to put theory into practice, gaining invaluable skills that would elevate them in their professional journey. The diversity of tasks allowed them to explore various aspects of organizational operations, inspiring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives. As the year draws to a close, PSH prepares to transition eight of the interns back to their institutions to complete their studies. The leadership team hosted an interactive feedback session, where mixed emotions filled the room. “This experience has been transformative,” one intern shared. “We’ve faced challenges, but the support and learning opportunities at PSH have been incredible.” PSH, in turn, was inspired by the youthfulness, enthusiasm and creativity of this young group. Their fresh ideas and innovative approaches breathed youthfulness to the team. The organization looks forward to welcoming another vibrant group for the next youth development program. Population Services International USAID

Zimbabwe Parliamentarians Connect with Communities at PSH’s New Start Centre to Strengthen Policy in the HIV Response Efforts. In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance Zimbabwe’s HIV response, and advocate for inclusive health policies, Members of Parliament (MP) from the Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care and the Senate Thematic Committee on HIV and AIDS recently joined hands with communities of Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVP) Forum, People Living with HIV (PLHIV), and Population Solutions for Health (PSH) staff at the Masvingo New Start Centre. The two-day field tour featured panel discussions with rich conversations, clearly demonstrating the value of learning from engagement with communities, as highlighted by the MPs. This field tour received support from USAID and the Embassies of the Netherlands and Sweden. The field tour was hosted by various organizations, including PSH, Ceshhar, ZNNP+, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Health and Child Care, and the National AIDS Council. This event was part of an HIV/AIDS and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) orientation aimed at bridging the gap between policymakers, key populations, and PLHIV. Around 30 MPs engaged directly with key populations and PLHIV, gaining insights into their challenges. The tour included visits to the Masvingo New Start Centre and other healthcare facilities, where Members of Parliament observed various services. These services included HIV testing, STI, cervical cancer and mental health screenings, and modern contraception options. They were also informed about prevention services, such as PrEP and condom use. This hands-on experience inspired legislators to advocate for inclusive health policies that ensure equitable access to HIV prevention and treatment for all. The initiative underscored the importance of partnerships among community actors, government ministries, and development partners, highlighting the role of MPs as champions for change. By uniting efforts, Zimbabwe aims to advance toward universal health coverage and create an inclusive environment for all, to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR Zimbabwe) UNDP Zimbabwe

Population Solutions for Health (PSH) invites proposals from research consulting companies to carry out an evaluation to assess the achievements of a Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH)project against planned results, challenges in implementation, lessons learnt and documentation of the pending SRH needs of project beneficiaries. The Consultant (Proposer) should be able to satisfy all the terms and conditions covered in this request for quotation (RFQ) document. The Terms of Reference which outlines the detailed scope of work, evaluation criteria and submission criteria can be accessed on the link within the document below.

Population Solutions for Health (PSH) invites interested vendors to submit proposals to undertake media buying services on its behalf. The objective is to contract an agency or agencies for an initial period of 1 year, which can be extended for up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The ITT document which outlines the detailed scope of work, evaluation criteria and submission criteria is available within the highlighted text on the Document below.

Frank Vhazhure, Health Assistant at the PSH Masvingo New Start Centre invests ample time communicating with his partner. He urges all men to spend at least 16 minutes daily talking and sharing love with their partners . With support from the Embassy of Sweden , PSH engages men to become agents of change and allies in the fight against gender - based violence. #rudoharurove #loveshouldnthurt #UthandoKaluhlukumezi. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls. #16days16commitmentsagainstgenderbasedviolence #gbvawareness #violenceprevention #NoToGBV @Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT)

Hensen Ndlela, Senior Services Coordinator at the PSH Bulawayo site is always delighted to share his wisdom with young men. He highlights that the best gift a father can give his son is through showering the mother with love all the time without hurting her. With support from the Embassy of Sweden in Harare, PSH engages men to become agents of change and allies in the fight against gender - based violence. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls Zimbabwe Gender Commission Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe UNFPA Zimbabwe Ministry of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises Development #16Days16CommitmentsagainstGenderBasedViolence #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #gbvawareness #violenceprevention #NoToGBV #rudoharurove #loveshouldnthurt #uthandokaluhlukumezi

🎅 Season’s Greetings & Free Health Services in MASVINGO!🎅 This festive season, our New Start Centre is giving FREE health services to support your well-being: 🌟 Doctor Consultations 🌟 HIV Testing & Counseling 🌟 Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision 🌟 Family Planning & Reproductive Health 🌟 Cervical Cancer Screening 🌟 Mental Health Support 🌟 Support for Gender-Based Violence 🌟 Hypertension and Diabetes Screening 🎄 Let’s make this holiday season about good health and happiness! Drop in from the 13th to the 14th of December at First Mutual Clinic Masvingo situated at No. 3215 Shuvai Mahofa Street (Opposite Junior Complex, next to Thunder Run) First Mutual Holdings Limited #FestiveHealthCare #FreeServices #NewYearNewYou #FirstMutualHealth #NewStartCentre

Tonderai Nikisi, Our Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision ( VMMC) Clinician in Chipinge District enjoys doing press ups to relieve stress. He urges all men to conduct 16 press ups and get the strength to show love to their partners and not hurt them. With support from the Embassy of Sweden in Harare, PSH engages men to become agents of change and allies in the fight against gender - based violence. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #gbvawareness #violenceprevention #NoToGBV #rudoharurove #loveshouldnthurt urt #uthandokaluhlukumezi

16 Days 16 Chiefs 16Commitments Today, with support from the Embassy of Sweden and in collaboration with the Ministry of Women's Affairs, PSH organized a Chief's Indaba featuring 16 Chiefs and 16 Village Heads from the Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland West Provinces. The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Per Lindgarde, the Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe. In recognition of the 16 Days of Gender Activism, the Chiefs established 16 Commitments aimed at ending gender-based violence (GBV) and child marriages in their communities. The Swedish Ambassador praised the Chiefs for their efforts to combat GBV and child marriages, while the Executive Director of PSH, Noah Taruberekera, encouraged them to unite and leverage their influence to address these critical issues. Additionally, community men gathered at the event to participate in forum theatre and discuss strategies to end gender-based violence and child marriages. They agreed that as men, the power lies in their hands to eliminate violence against women. UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Gender Commission United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education Ministry of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises Development #16Days16CommitmentsagainstGenderBasedViolence #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #gbvawareness #violenceprevention #NoToGBV #rudoharurove #loveshouldnthurt #uthandokaluhlukumezi