PROJECTS
PROJECT 1
WESRP is dedicated to empowering households led by women and youth by boosting income levels and increasing access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those in agricultural sectors. This project focuses on supporting agri-entrepreneurs by creating sustainable pathways for market engagement and financial independence. WESRP will provide targeted training and capacity-building in high-value agricultural value chains, specifically chosen for their profitability and growth potential. This includes detailed guidance in business development, strengthening group dynamics, building financial literacy, and developing effective marketing strategies to enable participants to grow their businesses. By equipping smallholder women farmers with skills and tools to thrive in these key value chains, WESRP seeks to empower them to become self-sufficient contributors to the economy. In partnership with Internal Savings and Loans (ISALs) and commodity association groups, WESRP will facilitate micro-loans to smallholder women farmers, using social collateral models that leverage community-based financial support structures. This approach ensures that even those with limited access to formal financial services can benefit from affordable loans to invest in and expand their agricultural activities. Focused on crops and products with strong market demand, such as garlic, beans, paprika, beans, onion, and honey, as well as off-farm income-generating activities, WESRP aims to lift 3,000 households in Mutoko, Mudzi, Murehwa, and Goromonzi districts out of extreme poverty by 2027. Through a comprehensive blend of training, financial support, and market access facilitation, the project aspires to foster both social and economic transformation within these communities. Ultimately, WESRP’s goal is to make a lasting difference in the lives of women and youth, contributing to the larger vision of eradicating extreme poverty across the region.
PROJECT 2
Mombe yaAmai (Mother’s Cow) is a transformative livestock development initiative led by Nyahunure Community Organisation (NCO) with funding support from Christian Aid Zimbabwe and ITL. The project aims to improve household income, food and nutritional security, and climate resilience for smallholder farmers particularly women and youth in Mudzi District, Mashonaland East. At its core, Mombe yaAmai promotes inclusive and gender-responsive beef and dairy farming by combining livestock production with practical training in climate-smart agriculture, community-based governance, and entrepreneurship. Since inception, the project has progressed from community sensitization, GALS (Gender Action Learning System) training, and pasture establishment to the successful delivery of dairy cows, bull acquisition, and the establishment of a farmer-led dairy hub. Demonstration plots featuring a variety of drought-tolerant forage species have been developed to improve livestock nutrition and dry-season feed availability. The project also supports institutional strengthening through the development of farmer constitutions, cooperative formation, and revolving funds to enhance sustainability. By promoting locally led solutions and empowering marginalised voices in livestock value chains, Mombe yaAmai is helping build a resilient, equitable, and economically vibrant rural livestock sector.
PROJECT 3
The Love Alliance Project (2024–2025) is a transformative initiative committed to protecting and promoting the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of key populations, including people who use drugs and commercial sex workers. In Mudzi District, the project focuses on strengthening community management systems to address emerging challenges faced by these groups.Through capacity building for community-based organizations (CBOs) and key population support groups, the project enhances local leadership, conflict resolution, peer support, and rights-based programming. By fostering inclusive, informed, and empowered communities, the Love Alliance creates a supportive environment where stigma is reduced, health outcomes are improved, and human rights are upheld.