For generations, the kitchen had been the undisputed domain of women. Men toiled in the fields, debated in community leadership meetings while women nurtured the home. It was the way things had always been. Until now. At 20 years old, Shantel Ndebele, a young man from Malilawunda village in Tsholotsho is reshaping norms in the …

Not just a woman’s job: Men and boys normalise cooking and care in Tsholotsho Read More »

In Njanina Village, Ward 7, harmful traditions around infant feeding had been passed down for generations. New mothers were often told to give their babies thin porridge, cow’s milk, or herbal mixtures within days of birth. Elders believed breast milk alone was not enough, and few women felt confident to go against these instructions. That …

Changing Traditions: How the Care Group in Njanina Village is Transforming and supporting Infant Feeding Practices Read More »

In the small village of Kapamba, Zumba ward 5 in Gokwe North district, Rosemary Tshuma, a 39-year-old mother of five, sat in her home, her heart heavy with worry. Her youngest child, 10-month-old Junior Masuku, had been battling health issues since birth, frequently admitted to the Zumba Clinic due to malnutrition. With a Mid-Upper Arm …

The Masuku family’s Journey of Hope with ECHO Read More »

In Gutu district ward 30 Muruvi village, Emerina Kavela aged 65 is doing all she could to save her granddaughter Chipo who is battling with malnutrition. When Emerina’s daughter fell pregnant for the second time, she stopped breastfeeding Chipo. Overwhelmed by the sudden responsibility and the cultural myths surrounding breastfeeding during pregnancy, she surrendered the …

A grandmother’s promise: The journey to save Chipo Read More »

Loveness Dzvovani is a young mother from Gutu ward 30 Chitambira village who found herself grappling with the weight of loss and the struggle for survival after the untimely death of her husband. Loveness who is a devoted mother to her child, Princess, had returned to her widowed mother’s home after her husband’s passing, initially …

El Niño Emergency Response: A Basket of Hope in Gutu Read More »

Talent Muronza is a 25-year-old mother of 2 daughters, who lives in Gokwe North. Growing up she had a strong passion for farming, particularly horticultural products. She carried that passion to her matrimonial home where she established a garden. In that garden, she managed to acquire experience in growing crops like tomatoes, sugar beans, okra, …

Sowing Seeds of Change: Talent Muronza’s Eco-Friendly Farming Journey Read More »