Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Gender Links Zimbabwe is an affiliate office of the Gender Links regional office. It envisions an inclusive, equal and just society for women and girls, and champions gender equality and justice through research, advocacy, linking and learning, movement, and institution building.
Key facts
CoE councils reaching out to 15-million citizens in Zimbabwe, providing gendered services
households in 12 local authorities empowered through sustainable value chains in arts and crafts, horticulture, health and sanitation, and waste management
of local authority budgets ($48-million) dedicated to gender-specific programming, driving meaningful change and promoting equality
Centres of Excellence
Gender Links’ Centres of Excellence (COEs) advance gender equality across Southern Africa in local government, media and media education.
- In local government, gender is integrated into policies, planning and service delivery, including gender-based violence prevention and local economic development
- In the media, gender-aware editorial practices and equal representation are promoted, supporting the SADC Gender Protocol
- In media education, we work with training institutions to embed gender perspectives in curricula, creating a new generation of gender-conscious media professionals
Programmes
Zimbabwe board
Zimbabwe team
Publications
Stories of change
These stories showcase the real impact of our work, creating lasting change for individuals and communities through empowerment and opportunity.
Drivers of change
Our drivers of change are the people and organisations leading the way in building inclusive, empowered and resilient communities.
Summits
Zimbabwe has been conducting national summits since 2012.
Over 1 000 best practices have been showcased in various thematic areas, including climate change, entrepreneurship, local economic development, gender-based violence, leadership, and sexual reproductive health and rights.
What’s new
Partners
Our partners play a vital role in advancing gender equality, empowerment and sustainable development in Zimbabwe. Together, we are building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Testimonials
Happy 25th anniversary to Gender Links! As Misheck Mlambo from Hope for Kids Zimbabwe and the CSO Manicaland Consortium, I celebrate GL's incredible 25-year journey advancing gender equality, women's rights, and community empowerment across Southern Africa. Your impactful work - from supporting survivors to fostering regional hubs in Zimbabwe - resonates deeply with our shared mission of youth empowerment, GBV prevention, child trafficking interventions, and SRHR in Manicaland. Grateful for the inspiration and partnerships that amplify voices for justice and equity; here's to many more transformative years ahead.
Your transformative work over 25 years is not only a celebration of your achievements, but also of the lives improved, the systems strengthened, and the courageous advocacy that continues to shape a more just and inclusive future. Your work in promoting gender equality and safeguarding SRHR remains as vital today as ever.
Get in touch
Contact the Zimbabwe office