Our projects

Our Farmers' Clubs initiative empowers small-scale farmers and their families to enhance resilience against climate change and transform their farming practices. We organize farmers into groups of 250, each guided by a DAPP project leader, and further divide them into smaller groups of 50 for effective training. Our project leaders reside among the farmers, sharing expertise on improved agricultural practices like conservation farming, agroforestry, and sustainable land and water management. Farmers elect "Step Up Farmers" from within to serve as champions, receiving specialized training to pilot new techniques and methodologies. These champions serve as role models for their peers. Since 1996, we've reached over 100,000 small-scale farmers across Zimbabwe.  In 2025, we're working directly with 5,622 small-scale farmers through seven projects in Chivi, Chimanimani, Gutu, Hwedza, Mutasa and Shamva districts across Mashonaland Central, Masvingo, Mashonaland East and Manicaland provinces. Our goal is to boost productivity, ensure food and nutrition security, and alleviate poverty among small-scale farmers.

The From Communal to Commercial (C to C) Farmer model aims to transforms smallholder farmers' mindset and practices from subsistence to semi-commercial farming, combating poverty and ensuring food security while protecting the environment. Launched in Guruve District, Mashonaland Central province in 2019, the project empowers 157 farmers to transition to semi-commercial farming, contributing to Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 1 goals. Farmers are organized into groups, engaging in diversified agriculture and small livestock production. Each family has a 5 hectares for commercial farming and 0.5 hectares for subsistence farming. The project collaborates with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement to create a replicable model. By teaching new skills, C to C helps farmers increase yields, promote environmental protection and improve livelihoods. Participating farmers practice lessons learned, maintaining center pivot irrigation systems and boosting productivity. They grow crops like sunflowers, groundnuts, wheat and maize and engage in horticultural production for year-round income.

Ponesai Vanhu Technical College (PVTC) has been upholding its legacy since its registration in 1981 under the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education. The college provides vocational training to Zimbabwean youth, offering self-reliance courses for those who don't meet university or polytechnic admission requirements. Over 7,000 students have graduated from PVTC, making a significant impact in their lives and communities. Our college equips youth with skills to tackle technical tasks and develop innovative solutions, enabling them to pursue formal employment or create self-employment opportunities. We offer long and short courses, including theoretical education and practical industrial attachments, tailored to meet student needs. The college aligns its programs with Zimbabwe's Education 5.0 framework, emphasizing innovation, industrialization, and entrepreneurship. Through Outreach Training, we provide accredited courses in partnership with Bindura University, enrolling youth and equipping them with agro-entrepreneurship skills. The college plays a vital role in empowering rural communities.

Our project Frontline Institute is a training center for key personnel in development from projects within Humana People to People. Its mission is to work on the frontlines of development while combating dehumanizing issues like poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and diseases. Since 1993, we have trained over 6,000 participants from Southern Africa, Guinea Bissau, India, China, and Central America with over 90% still employed by DAPP Zimbabwe. The institute is international, fostering connections and cultural understanding among teachers, students and organizations from various countries. Located in Shamva, Zimbabwe, Frontline Institute serves as a global training hub, delivering innovative programs to Humana People to People staff worldwide. Through hands-on training, our staff gain an understanding of community dynamics, enabling them to identify challenges and design effective solutions. Graduates emerge as catalysts for change, equipped to drive sustainable development and restore human dignity. The institute's inclusive and innovative training methods prepare key staff to be at the forefront of development, working together as a global family to achieve common goals.

The Youth Empowerment for Climate Change Solutions Project is a partnership between DAPP Zimbabwe and DAPP Malawi aimed at addressing climate change through knowledge exchange programs. This initiative is rooted in the need to equip youth with climate-resilient agricultural skills, building upon the Farmers’ Clubs model. The goal is to empower young people to become agents of change in their communities, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and contributing to a more food-secure future.   A key component of the project is the international exchange of employees from DAPP Zimbabwe and DAPP Malawi, which promotes global learning, mutual learning and capacity building. This exchange program facilitates knowledge sharing and knowledge exchange, enabling participants to learn from each other's experiences and best practices. Each year, employees from both countries are exchanged to learn and become agents of change, helping to build resilience within rural communities. hroughout the project, participants develop practical skills in advocacy and community mobilisation, enabling them to effectively engage with all stakeholders. Together, they co-design strategies to tackle the challenges faced by rural communities, fostering cross-cultural dialogue that encourages innovation and inspires meaningful change. The project is funded by the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (NOREC) and runs from August 2025 to September 2027.

The HOPE Bindura project was established in 1998 to combat the HIV and AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe. Guided by health services, outreach, and advocacy, our outreach officers engage communities to provide information on health issues and available services. We offer free HIV counseling and testing, STI treatment and refer men for male circumcision services. Our initiative reaches over 43,000 people annually, empowering individuals to take control of their health and build resilience. We support groups like TRIO, advocating for healthier living practices and sustainable economic strategies. Our people-centered approach includes a gender-transformative strategy, providing health education and economic empowerment to adolescent girls and young women. By working in homes, workplaces, churches and community gatherings, we reduce HIV transmission rates and promote healthier living. HOPE Bindura collaborates closely with local health facilities and the District Department of Health to address community needs across all age groups.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health issue, ranking as the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. Despite progress in Zimbabwe, TB still poses a considerable public health threat. In 2017, we launched the HIV and TB integrated program in Makoni, empowering individuals to take charge of their health. Our approach aligns with the Zimbabwe National TB Strategic Plan (2021-2025), aiming to reduce TB incidence and contribute to the global goal of ending TB by 2030. Since inception, we've reached over 300,000 individuals with TB/HIV awareness and provided comprehensive support to co-infected individuals, including antiretroviral therapy and TB treatment. Through a collaborative approach, we mobilize local leaders, community volunteers and extension officers to tackle TB and HIV. By ensuring access to information, screening, and treatment, we aim to reduce stigma and discrimination. We firmly believe that together we can end TB by 2030 through sustained efforts and collective action.

Our Child Aid Bindura/Shamva project is working with 1,000 families organized into 80 Village Action Groups (VAGs) to address various community development issues. Participants engage in income-generating activities such as poultry rearing, fish farming and gardening to enhance their economic conditions. Families also form Internal Savings and Lending (ISAL) clubs to access funds for small businesses, education and healthcare. The project empowers youth with disabilities to advocate for inclusivity and equality.  By leveraging existing community structures and involving stakeholders, we create an environment where children can obtain legal documentation, attend school and thrive in a safe and supportive setting. Additionally, we promote cooking demonstrations of nutritious traditional foods, better hygiene practices and the construction of three-tier refuse pits.  Child Aid also organize sporting activities and tournaments, which include messages on reproductive health, substance abuse and child marriage. This holistic approach fosters community development, improves livelihoods and enhances the well-being of children and families.

Ponesai Vanhu Children's Home (PVCH) is dedicated to providing a safe haven for up to 60 orphans and vulnerable children, aged 3 to 18, who are referred by the Department of Social Services and the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The home aligns with the Government's National Development Strategy 1, which focuses on the care and protection of vulnerable groups. At PVCH, children participate in social, sporting and recreational activities that promote their overall well-being. We prepare them for life beyond institutional care by teaching essential life skills and offering vocational training in areas such as livestock production and gardening.  In collaboration with the Department of Child Welfare, we also support children in rebuilding family relationships and facilitate their reintegration into society. Our operations are organized around five thematic areas: education, vocational training, outreach programs, boarding facilities and reintegration. Our ultimate goal is to provide care and support, enabling children to thrive and reach their full potential.

We are co-implementing a 30-month project funded by the European Union (EU) through Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) to address challenges faced by people with disabilities in Africa, including issues of harmful practices and the need for locally-led disability policies in four districts; Bindura and Shamva in Mashonaland Central Province and Mudzi and Murehwa in Mashonaland East Province. WOur goal is to help 2,400 People With Disabilities (PWD) in Zimbabwe to attain their human rights and freedoms as outlined in the African Disability Protocol (ADP). WOur objectives are simple, (1) to strengthen Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), (2) to empower OPDs to engage with the government and (3) to ensure that the diverse needs and perspectives of the disability community, particularly the youth and women, are reflected in national and local policy decisions. WThe project adopted a sustainable approach to community development, focusing on PWDs' improved health, food security, education and improved economies in a safe environment to ensure that all PWDs have equal opportunities.

Zimbabwe is grappling with a devastating drought that is impacting approximately 2.61 million people, plunging them into a state of acute food insecurity. In response to this crisis, DAPP Zimbabwe in March 2025, launched an emergency Humanitarian Action to Mitigate the Effects of El Niño-Induced Drought (HAMED) project in the Epworth District of Harare Metropolitan Province.  The HAMED project aims to improve food security for 1,585 drought-affected individuals (317 households) and enhance access to climate-resilient WASH infrastructure for over 10,000 people in Epworth's seven districts. The project has two components: improving WASH services and providing multipurpose cash transfers to drought-affected communities.  With experience in implementing humanitarian projects in drought-prone areas, DAPP Zimbabwe is confident in its ability to positively impact the lives of those in need. The project seeks to provide critical support to vulnerable populations, promoting resilience and well-being in the face of climate-related challenges.