Caritas Zimbabwe —Diocese Of Gokwe

11/07/2026

Following the 2023–2024 El Niño-induced drought, Caritas Zimbabwe —Diocese Of Gokwe implemented a School Feeding Programme in Gokwe South and Gokwe North with the support of Caritas Zimbabwe and Caritas international

This initiative helped improve school attendance by ensuring that vulnerable learners had access to nutritious meals, allowing them to continue their education despite the challenges brought by the drought.

Together with our partners, we remain committed to restoring hope, strengthening resilience, and building a brighter future for our communities.

🎥 Watch the full story here:

https://youtu.be/CEb44_-QacI?si=rJYqyl_GqfMjqaDP

A heartfelt thank you to our partners and supporters:
CAFOD | Caritas Australia | Tearfund

Caritas Gokwe responded to El Nino induced drought of 2023-2024 far...

01/07/2026

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20/05/2026

Today, Caritas Zimbabwe —Diocese Of Gokwe, in partnership with the Gokwe South District Water and Sanitation Coordinating Committee, officially launched a one-year project titled “𝘌𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘰𝘬𝘸𝘦,” funded by Manos Unidas. The project will be implemented in Wards 14 and 19 of Gokwe South District.

The initiative aims to:
✅ Improve access to safe and reliable water sources in Wards 14 and 19
✅ Strengthen food security, nutrition, and household income opportunities
✅ Improve sanitation infrastructure and promote hygiene awareness in schools and communities

Speaking during the launch,Gokwe South District Development Coordinator (DDC) Netsai Mushauri commended the impactful work being carried out by Caritas Gokwe across the district. She applauded the organization’s commitment to reaching vulnerable communities and complementing Government development efforts through sustainable and community-centered initiatives.

In his remarks, Rev Fr V.T Mavingire expressed gratitude for the strong collaboration between Caritas Gokwe and various Government departments, noting that these partnerships continue to enhance service delivery and community development. He also extended sincere appreciation to funding partner Manos Unidas for their unwavering support towards the Diocese of Gokwe despite ongoing global economic challenges.

Together, through partnerships and shared commitment, this project is expected to contribute significantly towards improved livelihoods, better health outcomes, and sustainable community development in Gokwe South District.

13/04/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐙𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐰𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐤𝐰𝐞 through Empowering Communities In Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building In Zimbabwe (ECCAR) Project , with funding from Caritas Australia in collaboration with Forestry Commission, Agricultural Rural Development Advisory Services, Environment Management Agency and the Gokwe South Rural District Council, carried out a gully reclamation exercise in Ward 18( Gwarusonde and Jororo) and Ward 31 ( Guyu and Charama ).

This initiative was aimed at restoring degraded land and preventing further soil erosion by rehabilitating gullies for regeneration, improving land stability, and promoting sustainable land management practices.

It also empowered local communities with practical knowledge and skills on how to reclaim and manage gullies effectively. Through active community participation, the project strengthens climate resilience and supports long-term environmental sustainability in the area, ensuring that the land continues to benefit both present and future generations.

Caritas Gokwe is guided by Laudato SI in it's integral ecology approach, whereby consumerism, irresponsible economic activities which perpetuate environmental degradation and other anti-environmental protection initiatives are NOT condoned.

26/02/2026

We are pleased to share the inspiring story of Mr. Madzikwa Patson, aged 90, is a dedicated farmer from Ward 15 in Gokwe North. Through the Water for Dignity 2 Project, implemented by Caritas Gokwe with technical support from AGRITEX and funding from CAFOD, Mr. Madzikwa benefited from conservation agriculture trainings locally known as Pfumvudza.
Despite his advanced age, Mr. Madzikwa, who lives with his 77-year-old wife(now living with disability), prepared three Pfumvudza plots at his homestead last year.He sold 2goats inorder to buy a 10kg of maize certified seed.Remarkably, he prepared planting basins on his own and carefully managed the crops throughout the season. Although the wife could not walk well, she would spend time in the field weeding, Today, the family is joyfully celebrating the fruits of hard work .Mr Patson is anticipating an average yield of one tonne per plot, which he says is sufficient to feed his household.On another plot he grew small grains(sorghum) which he said is a safety net in the event of inadequate rains. The family has some small plots of cow peas, groundnuts, and pumpkins.
Mr. Madzikwa expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the conservation agriculture knowledge and skills he received through AGRITEX, made possible with the support of Caritas Gokwe and CAFOD. His story is a powerful testimony of resilience, commitment, and positive impact of climate-smart agriculture in strengthening household food security. The household is rearing some small livestock in the form of 71chickens and goats. The family of two is always happy and food secure despite being old age. They assist other household instead of being assisted.

05/02/2026

Caritas Zimbabwe Diocese of Gokwe with support from CAFOD dam rehabilitation in Gokwe North District Zimbabwe