by dapp | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, News
Ponesai Vanhu Technical College (PVTC) – a DAPP Zimbabwe project now offers Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) accredited short term vocational and technical courses. This follows the signing of a teaming agreement between BUSE and DAPP Zimbabwe on the 7th of December 2021.
The agreement will see BUSE offering certification of short term courses being offered at PVTC which include, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Building, Computer Operations and Packages, Confectionary and Bakery studies, Garment Construction, Beauty Therapy and Electrical and gadgets repair.
DAPP’s PVTC, with the assistance from BUSE and the private sector developed and designed 7 technical and vocational courses in line with industry relevance. The courses were designed following extensive market research to ensure that students are skilled in accordance to labor market demands and entrepreneurship.
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by dapp | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, News
DAPP Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Day of Education running under the theme, “Changing Course, Transforming Education”. The day is celebrated in the wake of Covid -19 which has greatly disrupted the education sector and other sectors in general due to lockdowns.
Celebrated annually on the 24th of January, DAPP Zimbabwe acknowledges the importance of inclusive and equitable access to quality education to improve youth employability, reduce poverty and achieve socio-economic development.
Our pledge
DAPP pledges to play its role in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal 4 which aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. DAPP through Ponesai Vanhu Technical College promotes skills development for girls, youth from low income backgrounds and youths living with disabilities through offering short and long term practical courses. The courses on offer were designed after an extensive market research to ensure skills match labour market demand and realities.
The reality on the ground
Like many institutions around the world, PVTC faced many challenges including school closures. To ensure delivery of education during the Covid -19 pandemic PVTC adopted alternatives learning platforms such as online platforms and smaller learning groups. However, the hands-on practical skills trainings as well as work based training were affected due to nationwide lockdowns leading to delays in completion of courses and student drop outs.
Girl learning how to build
Vision for the future of education
Looking to the future, DAPP Zimbabwe envisions a world where Governments, Education sector players, Private sector and Policy makers and other key players comes together to share knowledge, experiences and best practices to build resilience against future shocks and mitigate COVID-19 impacts. Our vision is to see youths from margined remote parts of the country have equitable access to TVET for all programs through Public Private Partnerships.
by dapp | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog, News
We are delighted to share that DAPP ZIMBABWE has received the SGS NGO Benchmarking Certification on 12 December 2021. We owe the endorsement to our commitment to adhering to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, good governance and compliance with international best practices.
The SGS NGO Benchmarking Certificate recognizes an organization based on their assessments in 99 objectively verifiable indicators
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company which has developed the NGO Benchmarking certification audit to provide a universal ‘trust standard’ for NGOs globally.
by dapp | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, News
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe are disproportionately affected by HIV due to socio-economic vulnerability, poor access of sexual and reproductive health services, harmful traditional practices, sexual and gender-based violence among other factors.
It is against this background that DAPP Zimbabwe through its HOPE Bindura project is implementing the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, Aids-Free, Mentored And Safe Adolescent Girls And Young Women (AGYW) Program targeting 25 girls aged 9-24 years from Bindura Rural District. The program seeks to empower the AGYW and young women with HIV and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) information and services to reduce the number of new HIV infections.
Through the establishment of an Adolescent SRHR club at Wayerera Secondary School the program allows girls get correct and accurate information around sexual and reproductive health, life skills and economic-strengthening issues. Armed with knowledge and skills the girls are able to seek out health services and combination HIV prevention options. The girls are also provide with sanitary wear to allow them to remain in school
Economic empowerment is also a pillar of the program where mentors empower girls through trainings in financial literacy, Internal Savings and Lending (ISALs) and small business management with support from various stakeholders such as the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
The program also aims to break the barriers to communication between adolescent girls and parents by engaging them to encourage primary sexual health lessons and increase awareness against child sexual abuse and harmful gender norms.
The program is made possible with the financial support from UFF HUMANA
Girls receive re-usable sanitary pads -File Image
by dapp | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog, News
Development Aid from People to People in Zimbabwe (DAPP) handed over hospital and school equipment worth thousands of dollars to five schools and three clinics in Manicaland province at an event held at Kukwanisa Vocational Training Centre on the 3rd of November 2021.
The donated goods which include as electric hospital beds,crutches, and blankets, uniforms,Personal Protective Equipment, school desks, chairs among other essentials under the Recycling for Development initiative
Speaking at event as the guest of honor, Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Honorable, Nokuthula Matsikenyere commended DAPP and UFF -Humana for the continuous support of development work in Mutasa District saying “the donation of school education materials and medical equipment come at a crucial time when everyone is struggling with the effects of COVID-19”
Honorable Matsikinyere said the community outreach component of their program is counted among the essential services working to improve the lives of the communities.
Speaking at the same occasion, DAPP Zimbabwe Country Director, Luckson Soda says the Recycling for Development initiative reduces waste while creating value for people in need. “DAPP’s main task to bridge the gap between the rich and poor by mobilizing resources from the place of abundance to the place of need”
Meanwhile Sagambe Primary School Headmaster Evans Mwaturura commended DAPP for its support at the school. “The efforts by DAPP is greatly appreciated as it will help our pupils to learn in a comfortable environment since some pupils were learning seated down on the floor and this had a downside during examination time”.
Nurse helping to load medical equipment donations into a truck
by dapp | Jun 15, 2021 | Blog, News
Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zimbabwe HOPE Bindura in partnership with UFF-Humana has launched a youth communication center aimed at improving internet access and computer literacy skills among in and out of school youths in Mashonaland Central Province. The communication center which is an initiative of two HOPE Bindura volunteers is expected to increase access to information through innovative, interactive Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) based solutions.
Speaking during the official opening of the center, Minister of state affairs and devolution for Mashonaland Central Province Honorable Monica Mavhunga said, the timely intervention of UFF- Humana comes at a time where social concern on drug abuse, reckless behavior and early child, marriages has been on the rise in Mashonaland Central Province. “I believe this center will not only strengthen skills development but will also open up new employment opportunities and increase incomes for sustainable growth”. Honorable Mavhunga commended the duo who spearheaded the formation of the center saying that the true development happens when people work hand in hand to improve their communities.
Speaking at the same occasion DAPP Program’s Director Ruth Makumbe highlighted that communication facility will bridge the digital divide and aid students in their studies and soft skills development. Ruth Makumbe further said DAPP aims to extend such initiatives to other provinces in line with the government’s rural digital transformation drive. “We will continue to support the Government of Zimbabwe in its efforts to ensure that communities have access to Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for development”
The co-founders of the Youth Communication Centre initiative Tatenda Muchawuya and Ross Phiri said they hope that the center will act at as portal to a global village that is critical for youth. “Connectivity is a key driver of youth development and thanks to UFF-Humana, the young people of Mashonaland central will have access to new opportunities across the board”
DAPP HOPE Bindura Program’s Manager Becky Njopera said the center is on the trot despite being in the infant stages. “So far 300 youths have visited the center and 25 have received computer literacy training. We hope to reach out to more young people with various skills development trainings”
The Acting Country Director for DAPP Zimbabwe Luckson Soda took the opportunity of the UFF-Humana funded Bindura Youth Communication Center, official launch, to accentuate the long-standing relationship between DAPP Zimbabwe and her sister organization, He appreciated the gesture of selflessness demonstrated by the people of Denmark in sourcing the much-needed resources for development work in Zimbabwe. “UFF-Humana supports the work in Zimbabwe through partnering with other development agencies in Denmark like Recycling for Development and Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) who have been pillars of support to our emergency and development work. The gesture is especially huge, coming to the Zimbabwean community, where only one quarter of the population is said to have access to the internet and about 23% have access to a computer”.
Luckson Soda highlighted that the computers and second-hand furniture has added immense value to the community by redefining the youth culture which now consists of visiting the center for research and recreation both of which are critical in shaping the innovative future of the youths. “I envision the center being a hive of activity for thousands of youths coming to interact and learn”. He could also see the continued relationship with UFF-Humana as a window of opportunity for reaching out to other marginalized districts of Zimbabwe.
