𝐕S𝐎 𝐏r𝐨j𝐞c𝐭 𝐔p𝐝a𝐭e: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

VSO

VSO Zimbabwe

Farmers and stakeholders from 𝐌a𝐬v𝐢n𝐠o (𝐒h𝐚s𝐡e), M𝐮t𝐨k𝐨 and 𝐂h𝐢m𝐚n𝐢m𝐚n𝐢 convened in 𝗠𝗵𝗮𝗸𝘄𝗲 for a dynamic cross exchange visit focused on advancing:

Agroecology,

Seed sovereignty

Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services.

The engagement provided a platform for sharing practical, community driven solutions ranging from the establishment of district seedbanks and promotion of indigenous small grains, to strengthening maternal health services and youth-friendly spaces. Participants also highlighted innovations in market access through digital platforms and collaborative approaches to improving emergency transport systems .

Field visits to model homesteads showcased smart climate practices such as agroforestry, composting, intercropping and integrated farming systems, demonstrating pathways toward improved food security and sustainable livelihoods.

The exchange reinforced the critical role of partnerships and inclusive community structures in empowering women and youth , strengthening resilience and accelerating progress towards sustainable development goals.

P𝐡o𝐭o c𝐫e𝐝i𝐭: Emmanuel Ziyomo