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.