Improving food security for school children Zimbabwe
At four primary schools in Lupane District in Zimbabwe, we are working to improve food security. Zimbabwe has experienced increased food insecurity over the past several years, and conditions out in the rural areas are dire and in Lupane. Weather conditions such as extreme drought and cyclones have further decreased overall food security in the country. EWB-DK and the local partner CYVAT has initiated a DERF (Danish Emergency Relief Fund) funded emergency relief intervention in the area, providing school meals at
four schools. While the distributed food improved the conditions for the children, a need remained for a more sustainable solution. Therefore, we initiated the establishment of school gardens to supply daily meals for the children. The project included fencing fields, planting corn, and preparation for livestock. We will also rehabilitate the water supply to supply clean water for students, the garden, and the livestock. We will drill a new well and install solar-powered pumps. The local School Development Committees have been involved in the project and have received
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training in establishing school gardens. Due to COVID-19, the schools were closed most of 2020. And the restrictions led to even worse food insecurity. Therefore, together with our donors, we decided to redirect some funding towards the emergency supply of meals for the children and their families. Partner: CYVAT Donors: DERF / CISU Impact: 862
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