DAPP Zimbabwe Wins Prestigious Award for Community Development
Harare, Zimbabwe – In a major recognition, DAPP Zimbabwe was awarded the Distinguished Community Development Champion award at the 5th Zimbabwe TrailBlazers Community Awards for its outstanding contribution to community development in Zimbabwe.
The awards were held on the 31st of January 2025 at Rainbow Towers Hotel running under the theme: ‘Leaving a legacy of Excellence in our Communities’.
The prestigious award recognizes DAPP Zimbabwe’s community development work across the country in 2024. The Zimbabwe TrailBlazers Community Awards celebrate excellence, consistency and innovation in the local community development sector. “DAPP Zimbabwe’s award is a testament to its tireless efforts in promoting community development, improving the lives of vulnerable populations and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” said ZCTA Awards Board members Chairman Dr Nigel Chanakira.
“We are honored and grateful for this recognition,” said DAPP Country Director Lucskon Soda “This award is a tribute to the collective efforts of our staff, volunteers, partners and the communities we serve. We remain committed to making a positive difference in the lives of Zimbabweans.”
With over 44 years of experience in Zimbabwe, DAPP Zimbabwe has implemented quality community-led projects in education, agriculture, health and community development. In 2024 alone, the organization impacted the lives of over 380,000 individuals through its targeted social development programs.
From providing health education and action to working with families to become food secure and educating children and young people, the organization’s people-centred approach has delivered positive outcomes and fostered long-lasting partnerships with local partners, government authorities and other key stakeholders.
“We are proud to be part of the Humana People to People Federation, a global organization united by a single purpose: to improve life for people and communities in some of the most difficult regions of the world,” said DAPP Chairman Charles Mutizira.
As DAPP Zimbabwe looks to the future, it remains committed to its mission of implementing quality community-led projects to empower people with knowledge, skills and tools to improve their lives. This prestigious award serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of our work, fueling our passion to continue pushing forward and transforming the lives of those we serve.
In attendance from DAPP Zimbabwe were DAPP Chairman Charles Mutizira, Country Director Luckson Soda, Programmes Director Ruth Makumbe, Deputy Programmes Director Chipo Zuze, Communciations Officer Alma Kamungere and representing the Humana People to People International Headquarters was Communication Officer Elton Chinowaita, Stanley Kudzibatira Senior Programmes Officer, and Federation Officer Stewart Suweta.
