Their work is vital, yet they often face unique challenges in accessing resources, land, & most critically, optimal nutrition. Investing in #ruralwomen is investing in a healthier, more nourished world. Let's honor their hard work and amplify their voices.

Today, on the International Day of Rural Women, @nutriactionzim recognize that rural women as farmers, mothers, caregivers, and community leaders are the backbone of food systems & crucial champions of optimal nutrition. #Buildingresilientfutures #ruralwomen

#AZimbabwefreefromhungerandmalnutrition

Walking through the nutrition gardens today is a testament that when support, combined with immense community effort, can create a legacy of prosperity and resilience. Special thanks to the donor and our partners #AZimbabweFreefromhungerandmalnutrition

#Wherearetheynow Two years ago, the #Intergratedlivelihoodsproject in Chiredzi reached its official closure, after 6 community nutrition gardens were set up w/ 300 farmers benefitting. Yet today, the gardens continue to feed families and generate income.

This isn't just about survival; it's about adding value while achieving optimal nutrition and preserving traditional knowledge. #SustainableRootsProgram #CommunityResilience #AZimbabweFreefromhungerandmalnutrition

Communities in Tsholotsho are sustainably harvesting non-timber forest products (NTFPs) and turning them into incredibly nutritious food🥣and drinks🍹. The communities are making cross-berry (Msosobiyane) juice, Velvet wild medlar (umviyo) drink and yorghut.

This week we are in Bulawayo w/ @CAREZimbabwe @orapzenzele for a quarterly review meeting under #SustainableRootsProgram. The review kicked off yesterday w/ a field visit to Tsholotsho district where project participants shared their realities & successes.

Working in partnership with @CAREZimbabwe & @orapzenzele under the SRP project, we believe that the future of nutritious food is in the protection of our seed so that future generations can continue to grow and consume nutritious food.

The team appreciated the importance of seed saving especially of indigenous crop species for future generations by encouraging farmers to create seed banks at household level then facilitate seed exchange at community level.

The festival united farmers to celebrate their heritage and aimed to create a collaborative learning platform for sharing and demonstrating sustainable agricultural practices.

#FlashbackFriday The #SRP project team attended the Masvingo Good food festival hosted by Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) which promotes the consumption of nutritious traditional foods & advocates for food sovereignty.

"The training was eye-opening. I realized how much soil I was losing due to erosion. With A-frames, I can now construct contour ridges that will help reduce soil erosion and increase water infiltration - Tinashe Nyikadzino. Kariba farmer

Soil & water conservation is essential for maintaining the productivity and stability of ecosystems. Under the @REDAAprogramme supported project, @nutriactionzim trained farmers in Kariba on contour ridge construction using A-frames. #sustainablefarming

Yesterday #WBW2025 highlights from Chipinge! One of the most inspiring moments was hearing a mother share her experience of breastfeeding her child while pregnant with the other. @MoHCCZim @UNICEFZIMBABWE @healthtimeszim

Successful breastfeeding requires a 'warm chain of support' that includes healthcare workers, families, communities & workplaces. We continue to advocate for the support that mothers need—from healthcare systems to communities and workplaces. #WBW2025

#happeningnow in Kariba Siakobvu Come join us celebrate #WBW2025 as we appreciate and support the incredible power of mothers and the beautiful bond of breastfeeding. #prioritisebreastfeeding

It was wonderful to see how local leaders, health workers, and mothers in Gutu are building these support systems from the ground up, sharing knowledge, and encouraging each other. #CommunitySupport #prioritisebreastfeeding #createsustainablesupportsystems

Today, the #Gutu community commemorated #WBW2025, honoring breastfeeding mothers and sharing knowledge. The event promoted breastfeeding to the community including fathers, pregnant women and mother in laws who form a crucial support system in breastfeeding.

#WBW2025 Breast milk is considered the ultimate natural vaccine and the idel food for infants, providing the perfect balance of nutrients. #prioritisebreastfeeding Read more