Progetti

Independent Media for Public Accountability in Zimbabwe (IMPAZ)

01.07.2026 - 30.06.2029

Media professionals in Zimbabwe face restrictions with regards to financial resources, operating environment and capacities to engage citizens to hold duty bearers effectively to account. Switzerland’s contribution to two local media organisations will support investigative reporting, sustainability strategies for media houses and the safety of journalists, thereby investing both in media houses’ institutional capacities as well as improved access to information and freedom of media in Zimbabwe.

Collaborative Action for Local Lead-ership in Anticipatory & Coordinated Humanitarian Response (CoACT)

01.07.2026 - 30.06.2029

This project enhances Zimbabwe’s humanitarian preparedness by enabling earlier, locally led responses to emergencies. It establishes a humanitarian pooled funding mechanism accessible to local civil society organisations, provides capacity building, strengthens preparedness and anticipatory action, and enhances humanitarian coordination. It aligns with Swiss priorities by strengthening efficient, locally-led crisis response.

01.01.2026 - 31.12.2029

Zimbabwe’s higher and tertiary education institutes (HTEIs) are key in HIV/AIDS and GBV prevention amongst young adults, but health services are limited and inadequate. Continuing the successful partnership with UNESCO, Phase 2 of the O3+ project will expand support to all 52 HTEIs to promote safer campuses and  to  institutionalize student health and wellbeing  to improve sexual and reproductive and mental health of students.  

Energy and Environment Partnership Africa Trust Fund

01.12.2025 - 31.12.2029

Switzerland supports the Energy and Environment Partnership Africa Trust Fund to advance clean energy solutions in Zimbabwe. The project provides grants, business development support and investment facilitation to innovative private-sector actors that deliver clean energy services to vulnerable communities. This aligns with Switzerland’s interest to support climate change mitigation and inclusive economic development in Zimbabwe. 

Bridging the Health Gap, Single Phase

01.10.2025 - 30.09.2027

Bridging the Health Gap aims to improve equitable access to quality primary health care for vulnerable  populations in Zimbabwe by strengthening diagnostic services,  non-communicable disease (NCD) care and service delivery for maternal, neonatal and mental health. The Single-Phase project supports the public sector in nine  districts through a localisation approach aligned with Zimbabwe’s health strategy and SDC priorities. Partners include the City of Harare, Solidarmed and Hand in Hand Zimbabwe. 

Markets and Seeds Access Project (MASAP)

01.07.2025 - 30.06.2029

This project contributes to improved resilient livelihoods of smallholder farmers by supporting climate-resilient crop value chains. It promotes private sector engagement, enhanced market systems, and supportive policies for small grains and legumes. Implemented by NIRAS with the Community Technology Development Organisation and the Swiss-based Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, the project will expand in Zimbabwe while exiting Zambia after two agricultural seasons to ensure a responsible phase-out.

Foundations of Social Protection for Targeted and Effective Poverty Reduction (FOSTER)

01.12.2024 - 30.11.2028

Zimbabwe’s social protection system is characterised by low coverage, poor targeting, weak coordination and high fragmentation, making it inadequate to assist the growing number of poor and vulnerable people. These contributions to the World Bank and UNICEF, two expert organisations on social protection, aim to strengthen the foundational architecture to improve, expand and manage access to social assistance, livelihood support, and resilience services for vulnerable groups.

Swiss Support to Arts Development in Zimbabwe (SSADZA)

01.09.2024 - 30.09.2028

Through the SSADZA initiative, Switzerland will support Zimbabwean artists to create new work, build networks, and engage audiences, enriching the arts landscape economically and socially. The programme will stimulate social change and enhance civil society by promoting the arts and culture as a catalyst for debate, social cohesion, peaceful co-existence and localisation. SSADZA will also participate in policy influencing with donors and government for increased financial support to the sector.

Zimbabwe El Nino Response 2024

01.08.2024 - 30.09.2025

Zimbabwe’s 2023/24 agricultural season was hit by a severe El Nino induced drought, leading to wide-spread food insecurity. This initiative contributes to life-saving assistance to meet emergency needs of families affected by the drought. With Switzerland’s contribution, World Vision aims to deliver targeted cash transfers and protection support to 13’100 households during the lean hunger season until the next harvest.

Strengthening Accountability for Gender Equality (SAGE) in Zimbabwe

15.07.2024 - 31.12.2028

Women’s and girls’ participation in Zimbabwe’s economic and political life is undermined by a number of factors, including high levels of Gender-Based Violence. With a favourable policy framework in place, Switzerland will support UN Women as key interlocutor to strengthen public accountability and oversight for gender equality and women’s rights, while Oxfam will lead community-level initiatives to reduce gender-based violence and empower women and girls economically, politically and socially.

Scaling Up Youth Employment in Agriculture Initiative

01.05.2024 - 30.04.2028

In Zambia and Zimbabwe, due to a mismatch between the skills they have and those in demand, youth cannot access or create economic opportunities and overlook those available. The project builds skills and matches youth with firms, markets and finance to create more and better (self)-employment in agri-food, renewable energy and emerging sectors, contributing to Swiss priorities on human and economic development and climate change. This is a contribution implemented by SNV.

Strengthening the National HIV Response

15.06.2023 - 31.12.2028

The Newlands Clinic (NC) is a national Centre of Excellence for the comprehensive care of HIV patients with complex and advanced diseases. Through its training centre and research capacities it informs and strengthens Zimbabwe’s national HIV response. Managed by the Swiss Ruedi Lüthy Foundation, Switzerland’s support to the Newlands Clinic contributes to Switzerland’s visibility and excellent reputation in the country.