Caroline Chiimba

Caroline Chiimba is a communications strategist who is passionate about storytelling and development communication. She believes that communication is pivotal in scaling up nutrition and influencing positive nutritional behavior change in communities.

Food distributions cushion more than 30 thousand people from hunger in Mberengwa

By Caroline Chiimba In a world where hunger and food insecurity continue to be major challenges for millions of people, it is heartening to see initiatives like the recent food distributions in Mberengwa, Zimbabwe, making a tangible difference in the lives of 39 383 individuals across nine district wards. Nutrition Action Zimbabwe in partnership with …

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Farming with alternative pollinators in Siakobvu Kariba bears fruit

By Caroline Chiimba 108 farmers in Kariba district who received fencing material and seed input to set up nutrition gardens last year under the Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia (REDAA) funded Community-led Adaptation of Farming with Alternative Pollinators (FAP) project have started harvesting their first cycle crops. This comes after 158 farmers from …

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Cash distributions help communities brave EI-Nino drought

By Caroline Chiimba The aftermath of EI-Nino phenomenon left communities in dire need of basic commodities like food and water. Crops wilted and rivers and dams are drying up. With more than 60 percent of Zimbabwe’s 15 million people residing in rural areas, growing the food they eat, and selling surplus to cover household expenses, …

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Solar powered Egg Incubators transform lives in Sawiramakwande Kariba

By Caroline Chiimba Game changing technologies in the food and agriculture sector are being availed to vulnerable communities with farmers being encouraged to adopt smart agribusiness practices that form a critical part in building resilience in communities. Through the ‘Strengthening Community Resilience’ project being implemented in Gokwe North and Kariba districts, ACF Zimbabwe and its …

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Tackling malnutrition through IMAM training of health workers

By Caroline Chiimba The El-Nino induced drought has exacerbated malnutrition among children in Zimbabwe, especially in vulnerable communities. In Matabeleland South, Nutrition Action Zimbabwe and UNICEF Zimbabwe in partnership with Ministry of Health and Child Care conducted training of health workers from Gwanda, Bulilima and Mangwe districts on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) under …

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The intrinsic role of nutrition during breast cancer treatment

By Caroline Chiimba Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women and a percentage of men globally, and the role of nutrition in breast cancer treatment cannot be understated. A healthy diet can play a crucial role in supporting the body’s immune system, managing side effects of treatment, and promoting overall well-being during …

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‘Breastfeed to reduce breast cancer risk’

Breastfeeding is a natural, beneficial, and recommended practice for newborns, providing them with essential nutrients and antibodies for healthy growth and development. Beyond its immediate benefits for infants, breastfeeding also offers numerous advantages for mothers, including a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. As we take the final lap in commemorating the Breast cancer awareness …

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Word Food Day: Supporting communities’ access to nutritious diets in the aftermath of El-Nino

By Caroline Chiimba The El-Nino induced drought has been a major threat to food security across the country, exacerbating existing issues of hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable communities. Statistics show that more than 2.8 billion people are unable to afford a healthy diet while 733 million people globally are facing hunger. Cognizant of this year’s …

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Creating nutrition awareness through cooking demos

By Caroline Chiimba Under the EU funded Enhanced Resilience in Vulnerable Households in Zimbabwe (ERVHIZ) project, Nutrition Action Zimbabwe (NAZ) with support from UNICEF has been creating nutrition awareness in six Matebeleland districts through cooking demonstrations. Cooking demonstrations play a crucial role in generating nutrition knowledge in vulnerable communities. The demonstrations are part of care …

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Intensifying Active screening to reduce malnutrition amid drought

By Caroline Chiimba Malnutrition is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world, particularly in communities that are already vulnerable due to factors such as poverty and drought. In the wake of a drought, active screening for malnutrition is particularly important as food insecurity is likely to be high and the risk …

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