Zimbabwe Project Report: At-Risk Humanist Women

Humanists in Zimbabwe successfully secured $300 in funding from HuMAN for At Risk Women in February, aimed at supporting and empowering marginalized women and street vendors in Harare. This report outlines the utilization of funds and the impact achieved.

The project received a total of $300, which was distributed to the beneficiaries, Chisomo Mwale and the duo Nyasha and Tendai, for their respective empowerment plans.

Beneficiaries

Chisomo Mwale

· Age: 20

· Background: A human trafficking survivor and HIV positive.

· Funding Received: $100

· Expenditure:

  • Advocacy materials and flyers: $25

  • Transportation and communication: $20

  • Educational books and courses: $55

Nyasha and Tendai

 · Ages: 46 and 51

· Background: Street vendors with a history of hardship.

· Funding Received: $200

· Expenditure:

Goods for resale (fruits, vegetables, clothes, crafts): $120

Contribution to mutual aid group and cooperative: $40

Savings for future goals (education, health, housing): $40

Impact and Reflection

The project has empowered Chisomo to advocate for the rights of trafficked women and girls, while Nyasha and Tendai have improved their livelihood through the cooperative. The beneficiaries have utilized the funds effectively, aligning with their initial goals in the proposal and the vision of Humanists Mutual Aid Network.

Some of the funds were used to purchase various items for the coorparative and below are some pictures of the products bought and members receiving some of the products from the grant.

The recipients were happy to have been helped by HuMAN, and are thankful that their plea did not go unanswered.