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#Award CARE Zimbabwe-led and USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance funded USAID Takunda Project has been recognized with the Annual Innovation in Sanitation Award by the Water+ team. Through the power of Human-Centered Design, Takunda has pioneered innovative solutions to improve access to toilets for the poorest and most vulnerable communities in Buhera, Chivi, Mutare, and Zaka Rural Districts. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in this life-changing project. A huge congratulations to the entire team for making a real impact where it’s needed most. More information on ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dnbTPyr6

On this #WorldToiletDay, we stand united with the world in recognizing that Toilets are a place for peace. Through USAID Takunda, a CARE Zimbabwe-led and USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance-funded project, we are proud to contribute to improving sanitation in Buhera, Chivi, Mutare, and Zaka Rural Districts. Thanks to the Sanitation Focused Participatory Health and Hygiene Education (SafPHHE) approach, which prioritizes demand-led strategies, we have been able to facilitate the training of 4️⃣ 3️⃣ 4️⃣ latrine builders who have already constructed 4️⃣ 0️⃣ 8️⃣ 5️⃣ latrines in the targeted districts.   Together, we have achieved remarkable progress: ✅ 10 villages have reached Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. ✅ 82 villages are above 75% sanitation cover. #WorldToiletDay #ToiletsForAll #SanitationMatters 

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#InTheNews The CARE Zimbabwe-led, USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance -funded USAID Takunda Project is transforming lives in Buhera, Chivi, Mutare, and Zaka Rural Districts. With 7️⃣ 4️⃣ solar-powered boreholes & gardens in production to date, the project is providing sustainable sources of income and improving livelihoods in rural areas. Learn more about the impact of these gardens in this insightful article recently published by The Herald:  🔗 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dtgz7U_K In line with our mantra: #Production #Income & #Resilience, we are building resilience, boosting production, and creating opportunities for targeted rural communities.

Today we are at Westgate Shopping Complex for the Glytime Foods Health Expo. Please pass by our stand and meet some of the inspiring #farmers and #entrepreneurs we are working with who are now producing and supplying five varieties of indigenous, nutrient-enriched porridges. Through the USAID Takunda, a CARE Zimbabwe-led and USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance funded project we are supporting 57 entities across four districts (Buhera, Chivi,Mutare & Zaka) equipping them with the skills to grow, produce and thrive. Together, they have produced 18MT, sold an impressive 16.2MT of enriched porridges and achieved a combined income of US$26 930.50 between October 2023 and September 2024. #Production #Income #Resilience

Want to stay up to date with the latest updates on USAID Takunda Project interventions and see how we are making an impact in #Buhera, #Chivi, #Masvingo, and #Mutare Rural Districts? We would love for you to be part of our journey! Click the link below to read some of our #newsletters and get exclusive insights into our work, progress, and exciting new initiatives. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d7RQEx_C #Production #Income #Resilience

We’re excited to share insights from our Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) Annual Report on how VSLAs are driving change beyond financial inclusion. Women in CARE’s savings groups are 40% more food secure, 75% more resilient, 15% more politically active, and 80% more likely to invest in their children’s education! In Zimbabwe, in FY24 we registered 8,837 new VSLAs members making the total of people participating in our projects 32,628. Cumulatively over the years our VSLAs footprint has reached 372,594 individuals. Through #VSLAs we are unlocking opportunities for unbanked women in Zimbabwe. Discover more in our latest Annual Report: https://ow.ly/3sPn50TWH2o #womenempowerment USAID Takunda

"Today, we are here to hand over all the community assets in Chivi and Zaka Districts. These assets include four dams, 44 solarized boreholes, and 44 productive gardens. The community engagement in the project from its inception through completion has created a lasting impact that will extend well beyond the project's duration. The handover today is a celebration of the community's self-reliance and full ownership of these assets,'' said the US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont during the #AssetHandover event held today at Rubweruchena Solar-Powered Borehole and Garden in Chivi Rural District. The garden is one of the 44 assets established by the USAID funded project in two districts of Masvingo Province (Chivi and Zaka). #AssetHandover

In dry rural Zaka, Mabwende-Tsvazvivi Weir & Garden established by USAID Takunda in 2023 assists 83 garden members with a source of #livelihood and #food for consumption in this #drought season. Aletah Zimbeva (29) a mother of two says her life has improved since she started selling garden produce such as cabbages, covo, spinach, green pepper, onions, and okra. Since March 2024, she has managed to raise US$240 and has started a poultry project, currently, she has 40 chickens that she is rearing. “I am now self-sufficient, and I have started constructing a two-bedroomed cottage with a verandah thanks to some funds from this garden,’’ shared a jovial Aletah. With this level of sales, the 84 garden farmers will recover the project cost in 1-2 years. Mabwende-Tsvazvivi is one of 100 established out of a targeted 122 gardens across Buhera, Chivi, Mutare, and Zaka Rural Districts. The established gardens have managed to reach a total of 22 500 direct participants. Takunda Project is a CARE Zimbabwe-led and USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance supported resilience food security activity. #Production #Income #Resilience