OUR PROGRAMMES
Turning our strategic priorities into action.
Through our programmes, Shamwari Yemwanasikana works with girls, young women and communities to create opportunities, strengthen rights and support lasting change.
How We Put Our Strategy Into Action
Our programme areas translate our strategic priorities into practical interventions that respond to the needs of girls, young women and their communities.
Girls & Young Women Empowerment
We create opportunities for girls and young women to build confidence, develop leadership skills and participate meaningfully in decisions that affect their lives and communities.
Key Areas of Work
- Leadership and life-skills development
- Confidence building and participation
- Mentorship and peer support
Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights
We support access to appropriate information, awareness and resources that promote dignity, informed decision-making, health and wellbeing.
Key Areas of Work
- Health and rights information
- Awareness and community education
- Dignity and wellbeing initiatives
Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods
We support girls and young women to strengthen practical skills and explore opportunities that contribute to greater economic participation and independence.
Key Areas of Work
- Skills development
- Livelihood and enterprise support
- Economic opportunity and financial capability
Climate Change & Climate Adaptation
We integrate climate awareness and resilience into our work, supporting girls, young women and communities to understand climate-related challenges and participate in locally relevant responses.
Key Areas of Work
- Climate awareness and education
- Community resilience
- Climate adaptation initiatives
Advocacy & Community Engagement
We engage communities, partners and stakeholders to strengthen support for girls and young women and promote environments in which their rights, voices and opportunities are recognised.
Key Areas of Work
- Community dialogue and engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Advocacy for girls and young women
Projects & Initiatives
Our programme areas are delivered through projects and initiatives developed with communities and partners. As new projects are introduced, this section can be updated with project-specific information, photographs and results.
P.O.W.E.R. Project
Promoting Opportunities for Women’s Empowerment and Rights (P.O.W.E.R.) supports girls and young women, including those in and out of school, to strengthen leadership and challenge harmful social and cultural norms that limit female participation in community decision-making.
Work With Us
Partnership and community engagement are central to our work. Connect with Shamwari Yemwanasikana to learn more about our programmes and opportunities to support our work.
Together, we can help girls lead, thrive and shape resilient communities.
Support the work of Shamwari Yemwanasikana and help create more opportunities for girls and young women across Zimbabwe.