4-H Zimbabwe
An independent not for profit organization premised around empowering youth.
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4-H Zimbabwe
Resultant, the specific mandate of 4-H Zimbabwe is on nurturing youth in Zimbabwe around agricultural, economic, technological and social issues through five (5) specified thematic areas namely:
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4-H Zimbabwe Foundation scoops International NGO of the year award 2022.
4-H Zimbabwe was awarded the NGO of the Year Award for it’s outstanding contribution to social transformation and it’s continuous efforts to produce a positive change in the world through sport by Peace and Sport in Monaco, France.
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Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison Sports Tournament.
Chikurubi inmates awaiting their match Saturday 6th of April, 2024 marked the International Day of Sports for Peace and Development. 4-H Zimbabwe in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service（ZPCS）at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison joined...
Commemorating World Health Day
4-H Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating world health day 2024. The organization is committed to ensuring that there is healthy living amongst vulnerable communities in Zimbabwe through its 3 key Thematic Areas: 1. Food Security and Climate Change...
Training of Chiwundura Rural District AGRITEX Officers.
4-H Zimbabwe held a training of Chiwundura Rural District AGRITEX Officers ,in Midlands, Zimbabwe. The training is to capacitate the officers so that they proceed to educate farmers from their respective wards on climate smart agriculture. The organization is...
Commemorating World Water Day
We join the rest of the world in commemorating world water day. The organization has been on drive to provide safe and clean water to rural communities around the world. The organization has currently launched a “Women-Water-Food nexus interventions project” for...
Using sport as a tool for the mental and physical well-being of inmates in prisons.
4-H Zimbabwe has handed over soccer balls to Chikurubi Maximum Prison in pursuit to keep the inmates entertained and physically fit. Some of the balls will be used by inmates in the psychiatric unit in order to meliorate their condition. The organization has in the...
Women-Water-Food nexus interventions project launch.
4-H Zimbabwe has launched a Women-Water-Food nexus interventions project in Chiwundura rural district, Midlands province, Zimbabwe. The project is being implemented by 4-H Zimbabwe in conjunction with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural...
PwDs Peace Voter Education Post Election Review meeting
On Friday the 15th of March the organization held a peace voter education review meeting with PwDs in Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. The meeting was aimed at assessing if the needs of the PwDs were met during elections. The meeting was also to create a platform...
Mabvuku Constituency Youth Peace Dialogue between Zanu-PF Youth League and CCC Zimbabwe ahead of by-elections to be held on the 9th of December 2023.
The event was held in Mabvuku yesterday. Young people from the constituency representing both ZANU PF and CCC were present. It was a great day for the youth and facilitating the program, Learnmore Munhangu began by thanking everyone for wanting to be peace ambassadors...
The importance of agriculture to rural women.
When women have opportunities, the yields on their farms increase and also their incomes. Natural resources are better managed. Nutrition is improved. Livelihoods are more secured. This is why rural women are key players in the effort to achieve all of the...
Feedback on the Community sports trainings
As a result of the local community coaches trainings that was hosted by 4-H Zimbabwe in conjunction with FIFA Foundation, the beneficiaries have been conducting trainings in their respective wards. The training of the local community coaches was done in Uzumba Maramba...
Youth Community coaches training in Mutoko district.
4-H Zimbabwe in conjunction with FIFA Foundation holds it’s second phase community local youth coaches capacity building training at Chinzanga Primary School in Mutoko district, Mashonaland East. The event was officiated by Mr Gabriel Kanombirira who is the the...
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation in partnership with FIFA Foundation rolled out the community empowerment soccer program in Mashonaland East Province.
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation held a community local youth coaches’ capability building at Maramba High School in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe (UMP) rural district in Mashonaland East Province district this Saturday. The sporting capacity building session was facilitated by CAF...
Provincial Youth Peace Pledge signing Ceremony in Manicaland.
PROVINCIAL youth leaders from across different political parties have today signed a peace pledge that binds them to promote peace during the election season and beyond. Strategically placed a day before Wednesday, when the harmonised elections will be held, the peace...
Youths pledge peace ahead of polls in Mashonaland West.
YOUTH leaders from ten political parties in Mashonaland West province have pledged to maintain peace before, during and after the harmonised elections. The peace pledge signing ceremony in Karoi was facilitated by local non-governmental organisation 4-H which pushes...
Midlands Province hosts youth Peace Pledge Ceremony
GWERU-In a bid to promote peace in the country, 4-H Zimbabwe in partnership with Shalestone hosted the Provincial Youth Peace pledge signing ceremony in Gweru today with 11 political parties. The peace pledge was aimed at fostering peace in the country as the youths...
Parties embrace and sign Peace Pledge in Masvingo
oming elections and respect the outcomes of the elections,” said Sibanda.Youths who participated in the pledge were drawn from the 11 political parties participating in the August 23 election.4 H Zimbabwe Foundation Director John Muchenje said the purpose of the...
4-H Zimbabwe trains PWDs Peace Election Monitors in Gweru, Midlands.
As Zimbabwe gears up for the 2023 elections, a notable collaboration between the 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation and the National Peace Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has paved the way for over 40 PWDs in the Midlands region to receive extensive training on leadership,...
4-H Zimbabwe trains Youth Peace Election Monitors in Masvingo
In our drive to push for peaceful elections in the upcoming polls, 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation in partnership with Shalestone and National Peace and Reconciliation Commission(NPRC),embarked on a 3 day training programme for peace monitors drawn from various political...
Youth from political parties endorse the youth peace pledge and youth in politics charter on peace in the electoral processes.
Youth from political parties namely CCC, ZANU PF , FreeZim , NCA, MDC , FEEZ , ZCPD, ZIPP, DOP, UZA , UANC have endorsed the youth peace pledge and youth in politics charter on peace in the electoral processes in a bid to promote peace...
Finalization of the Peace Pledge and Youth in Politics Charter on Peace in electoral processes by the political party legal representatives.
Lawyers from various political parties including MDC-T, ZANU-PF, CCC, FreeZim, NCA and FEEZ are gathered today to finalize a youth in politics charter on peace in the electoral processes and peace pledge that is aimed at governing the principles of peace during...
Media engagement meeting
4-H Zimbabwe has held an engagement meeting with media organisations and political party media departments to encourage them to disseminate and cover nonviolent content as we approach the 2023 harmonized elections and after. Speaking at the event , 4-H Zimbabwe...
Planning of the Peace Pledge and the Youth in Politics Charter on Peace in the electoral processes with Party leaders.
Youth leaders from different Political Parties have met to make amendments on the Peace Pledge and the Youth in Politics Charter on Peace in the Electoral Processes. The youth leaders have accepted and acknowledged the two and have promised to be a part of the...
Partnering with artist Greatman music in a bid to use music as a tool to promote peace.
4-H Zimbabwe has engaged Greatman music as a peace ambassador for the organisation. The inclusion of People with disabilities (PWDs) is very essential in the peace building processes as they are representation is usually low. Greatman is set to produce a music video...
2023 Harmonized Elections Proclamation!
The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe HE ED Mnangagwa has fixed 23rd August 2023 as the day for the harmonised elections & also set the 2nd of October 2023 as the date for a runoff for the election of the office of the President if such a poll becomes...
4-H Zimbabwe Africa Day Message
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation joins the African continent and our blessed nation of Zimbabwe in commemorating Africa Day. We dedicate our Regional Award from African Union to this day. We continue promoting peace, political tolerance through sport and art; building climate...
Enhancing Community Based Adaptation Indigenous Knowledge Systems to Climate Change in the rural communities.
Climate change is a global problem, but adaptation and resilience building need to be implemented locally. The world faces a triple and interconnected crisis: a climate emergency, rapid biodiversity destruction and entrenched poverty which mostly affects the rural...
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation Food-Water Security-Climate Change Action Intervention!
According to “2021 Zimbabwe National Vulnerability Assessment Committee Report”, 60% of people face acute food insecurity of which 5.5million are in the rural areas. The initiative has a national impact partnering with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water,...
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation Youth Peace and Conflict Resolution Action Interventions!
The initiative managed to positively influence the attitude, behavior and tolerance levels of the youth (male and female) towards each other attributed to the peace building, leadership trainings, peace dialogues and sport4peace...
Sport – a tool for Empowerment, Protection and Education of children!
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Arts and Recreation which has Sport4Development component targeting the youth including the children. Supporting Junior Sporting Academies is part of 4-H Zimbabwe...
Power of Sport – Tool for Education
Sport plays an important EDUCATIONAL role on information dissemination - reducing social tensions and conflicts, promote cooperation, social inclusion, mutual understanding and tolerance at the community and national level by...
Nexus between Food, Water Security and Peace!
There is a nexus between Food, Water Security and Peace - A society which is food and water secure has less conflicts! 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation signed MOU with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development to address food and water...
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation selected as one of the FIFA 2023 Finalists impacting communities through football in world!
The proposed intervention seeks to use football as a tool to facilitate communal healing, peace building, tolerance, conflict transformation and raise awareness on drugs and substance abuse. The intervention is proposed at a time when Zimbabwe is gearing for its...
4-H Zimbabwe get Regional Recognition from African Union (AU)
HARARE – 17 APRIL 2023: 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation has been awarded a Regional Peace Award from the African Union in recognition of the efforts in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding measures towards making a positive and transformative difference in...
Enhancing democratic participation and diplomacy in Zimbabwe through Sport!
Global, continental, regional, national, and communal local crises are on the rise and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were crafted to address the myriad of these challenges. The Zimbabwean setting is characterised by increased vulnerability owing to climate...
Youth 4 Peace Community games in Midlands Province, Chirumanzu rural district.
Youth from Chirumanzu rural district joined to play sport as a way to promote unity and peace in their community. Sport: - unifies diverse communities, - Is an answer to Peace, - promotes mental health, - creates mutual relations & understanding.
Interparty youth peace engagement meeting in Matebeleland South, Matobo District.
Continuous engagement of young people helps build mutual understanding & curb possible conflicts. Matebeleland South youth leaders joined hands & pledges peace ahead of 2023 elections. Graidon Phiri- CCC Interim Provincial Spokesperson, Innocent Dube -ZANU-PF...
Facilitating a peace dialogue with the youth from various political parties in Bikita district, Masvingo province.
4-H Zimbabwe Director John Muchenje facilitating a peace dialogue with the youth from CCC, MDC, ZANU-PF, LEAD, FEEZ and NCA in Masvingo Province, Bikita District - Gwindikwindi grounds. Sport is used a tool to facilitate youth discussions and promote PEACE! Inclusion...
Commemorating Unity day through sport in Masvingo Province, Bikita.
As we commemorate #UnityDay through sport we encourage each and everyone to be an agent of unity and peace for the development of our country. United we stand, divided we fall. It was a national Unity Day with a meaning for youths in Bikita as 4-H Zimbabwe hosted a...
Inter-parties Youth Peace Engagement Meeting with young people from Gweru, Midlands Province.
Disability representative enquiring about 4-H Zimbabwe’s interventions when it comes to the inclusion of the disabled in the organization’s drive for peace and inclusion. Youth with disability went further to suggest that the charter should include fair inclusion,...
Presenting the International Peace and Sport Award to Party Presidents in Zimbabwe.
Presenting the International Peace Award from peace and sport to the Presidents from 6 political parties that are part of our peace building initiative supported by the government of Switzerland. The political parties include FEEZ, LEAD, NCA, MDC, ZANU PF and CCC. It...
4-H Zimbabwe incorporates socialite Lorraine as it`s peace ambassador
Lorraine Guyo Story by Khanyisile Media Socialite and brand influencer Loraine Guyo has encouraged young people to be peaceful and embrace each other despite one political affiliation. She said this at Robert Mugabe international...
Commemorating International Day of Human Rights.
By Michelle Ncube
4-H Zimbabwe receives a peace award from DIPLOMAT.
The organization has been awarded for Peace, for it`s outstanding contribution to sustainable development in Zimbabwe. This award is received on behalf of the Diplomat(Magazine), Zimbabwe institute of Diplomacy, Diplomat Business Networking Club and the Diplomat of...
4-H Zimbabwe set for more awards after outstanding peace building initiatives
By ZIMSTAR NEWS 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation, winners of the prestigious 2022 NGO of the Year Award gong, have been nominated for two more accolades for outstanding work in promoting peace through sport in a country troubled by inter-party conflict. This was revealed...
4-H Zimbabwe nominated for another Peace Award this time by the African Union.
Peace dialogues by youth from all the main political parties in Zimbabwe 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation has been selected by the African Union Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (AU-PAPS) through its Gender Peace and Security Programme (GPSP) and the Youth for...
Young people awaiting their international Peace award
Youth from various political parties uniting to receive their award Young people at the Harare airport awaiting 4-H Zimbabwe Director John Muchenje`s arrival from the @peaceandsport awards that were held in Monaco,France. Youth holding the Peace Trophy This award is...
Press Release
4-H ZIMBABWE AWARDED THE NGO OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS 2022 INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SPORT AWARD IN MONACO Contact: John Muchenje +263773 437 265 jmuchenje@mashvee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONACO – 01 December 2022: 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation A youth led...
4-H Zimbabwe scoops international NGO of the year.
4-H Zimbabwe has been awarded the NGO of the Year Award for it's outstanding contribution to social transformation and it's continuous efforts to produce a positive change in the world through sport. #SportIsAnAnswerForPeace The International peace and sport award...
Zimbabwe`s main political parties appreciate 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation`s work on peace building .
Zimbabwean political parties namely ZEFF,FEEZ,LEAD, CCC, ZANU PF and MDC T have each recognized 4-H Zimbabwe`s efforts to promote peace in the country through sport and dialogues. These parties all sent congratulatory messages to 4-H Zimbabwe to congratulate them for...
Congratulatory message from the Government of Zimbabwe.
We appreciate this special recognition by the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation. It is such an honor to be working with the youth in the country and to be one of the drivers of peace through sport. By Michelle Ncube
Marking the start of 16 Days of Activism
#16DaysOfActivism against #Genderbasedviolence starts today and the world is turning orange. This is the time when we need to come together and fight violence against women and girls all over the world,
4-H Zimbabwe quenches thirst of Hurungwe women
LETTICIA MAGOMBO A non governmental organisation 4-H Zimbabwe has drilled boreholes in Hurungwe as it helps the community alleviate the impact of climate change. Rural communities heavily rely on rain-fed agriculture for sustenance source. However, climate change has...
Worry as there seems to be a rise of violent cases in the political environment.
4-H Zimbabwe joins Zimbabwe republic police, Zimbabwe human rights commission, National peace and reconciliation commision and all civic society organizations that are pursuing peace in urging all our political parties to desist from using violence as a solution for...
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