Promoting Gender Equality and Developing Communities in Zimbabwe

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mission to uplift marginalized communities through gender-focused initiatives.

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Our Impactful Projects

Take a look at our successful initiatives transforming lives and communities in Zimbabwe.

Projects Completed

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Our Community Development Services

Explore our diverse programs aimed at promoting gender equality and enhancing community welfare.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Addressing poverty and reducing inequalities by creating opportunities for income generation and enhancing living standards. Key elements include economic empowerment initiatives that enhance women's economic prospects through entrepreneurship, skills training, and support for income-generating activities such as fish farming, grinding mills, peanut butter production, and nutrition gardens.

Health and Wellbeing

Working to reduce health disparities among different population groups by training community health workers to serve diverse populations, Improving accessibility of health services for all through information dissemination. In order to improve healthcare services in rural or hard to reach areas and improve health literacy among community members.

Climate change(Climate Resilience and Adaptation)

Initiatives designed to build community resilience to cope with natural disasters brought by climate change. Focusing on improving agricultural and technological practices, which include enhancing access to safe and clean water for irrigation, adopting soil and water conservation practices, and implementing water harvesting technologies. Additionally we promote sustainable farming practices such as conservation agriculture and the cultivation of traditional grains

Gender and social inclusion

CGCDZ is dedicated to enhancing gender-inclusive development and reducing gender-based violence in families. The program prioritizes the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups, ensuring they have access to resources, services, and opportunities. This involves measures to address gender inequalities and promote social cohesion within communities..

Education

CGCDZ is dedicated to promoting formal and informal education to vulnerable community members who have the right to education.

Discover the Inspiring Story Behind CGCDZ

CGCDZ is a non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized communities through impactful gender equality initiatives since 2016.

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What Makes Us Unique

Community Focused

We prioritize the needs of local communities to create lasting impact through effective programs.

Sustainable Change

Our initiatives are designed for long-term success, ensuring ongoing support for marginalized groups.

Notable Achievements

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CGCDZ has drilled and solarized over 20 boreholes in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, benefiting four districts: Zaka, Chivi, Bikita, and Masvingo. This initiative now provides approximately 1,250 households with access to safe, clean water for domestic use and horticulture irrigation, significantly enhancing livelihoods, health, and community well-being.

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CGCDZ has fenced 12 gardens in Masvingo and Bikita districts, empowering smallholder women farmers to improve their livelihoods. Through these horticulture projects, we've enhanced food security, dietary diversity, and household income, contributing to sustainable economic growth and community development.

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In Masvingo and Bikita districts, CGCDZ initiated 6 quick-return income generating projects including diesel grinding mills and pop gun machines to economically empower women and youth, improving their quality of life.

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CGCDZ empowered 23 women to establish a thriving fish farming project in Masvingo District, Ward 12, expanding from one to two ponds. Key achievements include average sales of $250 per harvest, with fish sold at $4.00/kg and fingerlings at $50/2 cups. This initiative has significantly improved the women's economic well-being by enhancing food security, generating income, and fostering entrepreneurship and community development.

Email

info@cgcdzim.org.zw

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+263772387959/+263772403353

Location

Plot No.7 Sikato, Off Great Zimbabwe Rd