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Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, organised groups of grandmothers care for nearly 600 orphans and other children in vulnerable situations, while churches promote national dialogue and reconciliation.

Gwai Grandmothers Group in Zimbabwe,

Felm began working in Zimbabwe in 2014. It supports the Gwai Grandmothers Group and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches in practical child protection, advocacy, peace and social justice. 

Grandmothers stand beside children 

Lutheran grandmothers’ groups in the Gwai area help meet children’s basic needs. They support school attendance, offer emotional care and organise leisure activities. Children also learn gardening, poultry keeping and other practical skills. 

The grandmothers advocate for children with government officials, pastors, teachers and health workers, helping local services respond more effectively. 

Dialogue, peace and justice 

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) plays an important role in national dialogue. Together with churches and other actors, it works for economic justice, democracy, peace and reconciliation. 

The Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) also works with churches in Zimbabwe on worship, gender justice and a locally rooted Lutheran identity. 

Partners 

Felm’s partners are the Gwai Grandmothers Group (GGG) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC). 

Contact

Heidi Tirri

Communications Specialist
Communications and Advocacy
Finland

Ruusa Gawaza

Country Representative, Zimbabwe
International work
Zimbabwe
Project Management

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