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World Vision began working in Zimbabwe in 1975. Unfortunately, recent political strife, combined with economic instability and drought,
has ensured that many Zimbabweans still need assistance. We currently fund 14 projects in Zimbabwe:
- Six Child Sponsorship projects (known as Area Development Programs or ADPs)
- Five projects funded through the Smiles Gift Catalogue and other donations from the Australian public
- Two projects funded by corporate donors
- One project co-funded by AusAID, the Australian Government's overseas
aid agency and Australian donors.
What is an ADP?
Funded by Child Sponsorship, ADPs focus on the wellbeing of children. Operating across neighbouring communities of 10,000-150,000 people,
World Vision staff work in partnership with local families to enable them to work towards their own development.
The aim is to empower people to address the causes of poverty in their community, and create a brighter future for their children,
through activities such as healthcare, agricultural training, income generation and education.
Below are brief descriptions of some of our projects.
Child Sponsorship: Robert Sinyoka ADP
The Robert Sinyoka ADP is a new project. The main challenges confronting the local community are housing, education, HIV/AIDS, food security and unemployment.
Malaria is also a big problem in the area, so community representatives are trained in the use of mosquito nets and other preventative measures.
World Vision also works with families to ensure they and their children have access to clean, safe water by building wells and installing and
repairing pipes.
World Vision is also assisting communities to improve school facilities and encouraging families to value education more highly.
Farmers are provided with training, seeds and agricultural implements to help them become more self-sufficient.
Chivi Water and Sanitation Project
A survey of Chivi district showed that 64% of the population did not have access to clean water and 69% did not have adequate sanitation facilities.
The Chivi Water and Sanitation Project seeks to address this serious health problem by helping local communities to:
- Rehabilitate and maintain existing non-functional boreholes (previously
maintained by a local government agency which has now been disbanded)
- Establish water supply facilities at schools and health clinics
- Construct household latrines
- Learn more about good health and hygiene.
This project is funded under the AusAID-NGO Cooperation Scheme, in which the Australian Government provides 75% of funds and public donations provide 25%.
Note: Other World Vision projects within Zimbabwe are funded by World Vision offices in other countries.
The above information only relates to projects funded by World Vision Australia.
Date: November 2005
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