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“In the past we would nominate men to speak for the community, now I have knowledge and power myself”

In the run up to next year’s elections in Zimbabwe our Chief Executive Jackie sees how our partner WIPSU is working to connect women at the grassroots with women leaders.

Sheltering survivors of violence in Zimbabwe

Our partner Musasa work to confront and prevent violence against women in Zimbabwe. The word ‘musasa’ means an umbrella shaped tree which give shelter.

Tackling domestic violence in Zimbabwe

“At 8.30am I arrived at the Harare office of the Zimbabwean Women Lawyers’ Association and already there were more than a dozen women queuing up outside to ask for legal advice”