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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is currently ranked 150 out of 189 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI). For the vast majority of children their daily tasks revolve around finding ways to feed themselves and survive rather than attend school

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Where we work

With more than seven million people (of Zimbabwe’s roughly 15 million population) facing food insecurity, it is no wonder nearly a quarter of all primary school aged children do not complete their education.

Almost a quarter of people in Zimbabwe live below the poverty line (living on just $1.90 per day) and the country is also ranked 108th out of 119 countries in the Global Hunger Index.

Life in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, known officially as the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, situated between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers. Zimbabwe is bordered by South Africa to the south; Botswana to the south-west; Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east.

Zimbabwe was a British colony, formerly known as Southern Rhodesia, which became one of the most prosperous and heavily settled of the UK's African colonies. Following the assumption of control in neighbouring Northern Rhodesia and in Nyasaland by African-majority governments, the white-minority Southern Rhodesian government, led by Ian Smith, made a Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) from the UK on 11 November, 1965. The country gained official independence as Zimbabwe on 18 April, 1980.

Zimbabwe is a nation that prides itself of its rich history and culture and is home to unique remnants of ancient ruins that are of cultural and historical significance (Great Zimbabwe was a medieval African city known for its large circular wall and tower. It was part of a wealthy African trading empire that controlled much of the East African coast from the 11th to the 15th centuries.).

Often referred to as the perfect destination for safari, national parks Hwange and Mana Pools teem with wildlife, and the country is also home to Victoria Falls (the largest waterfall in the world) and Lake Kariba (the largest man-made lake). The most common dish found in Zimbabwe is Sadza, a stiff maize meal similar to a thickened porridge. Another popular dish is Bota, a porridge flavoured with peanut butter, milk, butter or jam and is traditionally eaten for breakfast.

Mary's Meals in Zimbabwe

Mary’s Meals has been providing meals in Zimbabwe since 2018.  We work closely with local partners Mavambo Orphan Care and Child Care Ministries.  Through our trusted partners we are feeding in education centres in Epworth District in Harare and Mashonaland East Region. We also have school feeding programmes in the Tsholotsho District in the north and in Umziongwane District in the south.

We are currently feeding 47,708 children in 96 schools and places of education.  The typical school meal served is corn soya blend porridge (fortified with essential vitamins and minerals).

When did we start working in Zimbabwe?

We have been working in Zimbabwe since 2018

How many children do we feed in Zimbabwe?

We are currently feeding 47,708 children in 96 schools and places of education in Zimbabwe

What meal do we provide?

Corn soya blend porridge (fortified with essential vitamins and minerals)

Where are we based/where do we operate?

Epworth District in Harare and Mashonaland East Region. We also have school feeding programmes in the Tsholotsho District in the north and in Umziongwane District in the south

Capital City

Harare

Population

15 million (2020)

Currency

Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL)