Nhaka Afrikan Worldview Trust

The demonstration plot at George Silundika High School looking pristine after dedicated volunteers completed thorough weeding.

Embracing a combination of intellect and hands-on experience is the key to success, particularly in environmental, social, and development work. Nawt instills this ethos in its university interns as a longstanding tradition.

Assisting the Marondera Old People's Home with their garden, including the planting of traditional vegetables aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of the elderly residents.

Distribution of maize, sorghum, millet, and butternut inputs to volunteers for their demonstration plots in preparation for the upcoming farming season.

Assessment of Marondera University of Science and Technology students. Nawt collaborates with universities, providing training in development and social work. This aligns with one of Nawt's thematic areas of operation - 'Youth and women empowerment'.

Meeting with the councillor and George Silundika CEO to discuss updates and plans for the future of the project.

Midway Evaluation 2023

Mutasa post-project evaluation by Danish team. The day was graced by the presence of Zimfep director and his team, NMB managers, International Christian Youth Works graduates, and Nawt programs team at Chief Mutasa's homestead.

Congratulations to one of our volunteers Cosmas Rupiya on earning a First Class Degree in Development Science and Policy! We're thrilled to have you on the NAWT team and look forward to your continued impact.

Learners enjoying their meal. We are currently providing meals to six schools: Nyamandlovu Primary, Muntu Primary, St. James Primary, Zikhululeni Primary, George Silundika Primary, and Red Bank Primary. The students receive a daily meal of beans and sadza.

Bindura women, with the support of NAWT, ventured into small grains farming and achieved a bountiful harvest.

CISU projects committee member Hans visited NAWT for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning exercise conducted for all organizations working with CISU projects.

Nawt interns learn to prepare meals using indigenous and traditional ingredients, readily available and accessible. The sandwiches made with traditional veggies, such as black jack, contribute to fostering healthier lifestyles in the communities.

Nawt interns are featured at the Clean Marondera Waste Management Center, proudly displaying handcrafted items made from recycled materials..

Nawt interns diligently constructing energy-efficient stoves, known as "tsotso stoves," to combat climate change and address deforestation and firewood poaching in local communities.

Productive meeting between Nawt staff and the Danish monitoring and evaluation team at the Marondera headquarters. The session involved evaluating completed work and strategically planning the way forward for the success of the Umguza project.

Nawt focuses on schools to create a significant impact in communities, recognizing students as the future leaders. Shalom High School invited Nawt to participate in its Speech and Prize Giving Day in Murehwa.

Nawt and NMB Bank held a partnership meeting to strengthen collaboration and discuss mutual initiatives.

Bob passing on the baton to the next generation, teaching interns the art of planting flowers in Marondera.

Procurement of bicycles from Manica Cycles in Harare for Umguza project volunteers. These will serve as convenient transportation to and from the project area.

University students on attachment from Zegu and MUAST are acquiring valuable practical experience while actively contributing to our ongoing projects.

Successful perma garden at a volunteer's homestead

The environment bears the brunt of human actions, as many individuals remain oblivious to or uninformed about the perils of littering and illegal dumping. Nawt conducted a monitoring and evaluation visit to Winston Park, Marondera, assessing the state of waste management in the area...

Tree planting at George Silundika promoting climate resilient lifestyles in Umguza district... The youth as the future are equiped to impact their families as well as their communities by disseminating the acquired knowledge..

UMAA students visited Nawt to receive assistance with their CALA. During their visit, they explored the Nawt headquarters garden, gaining insights into various herbs.

The program's officer conducted a training session on water harvesting techniques, with a particular emphasis on constructing a dead-level contour. The participants engaged in practical exercises using an A-frame to trace the flow of water.

Umguza project registration for the villagers before implementation

Zimfep meeting: Progress made on project initiatives, fostering a stronger collaboration for shared success.

Zimfep director Gideon Chiukira donating road runner chicks and pigs in Mutasa received by Chief Mutasa and Nawt Country Director for community development projects .

In December 2023, Nawt conducted a monitoring and evaluation session of volunteers' homesteads in Umguza. The aim was to observe and learn about the water harvesting techniques implemented by participants, as guided by Nawt's project manager, Reginald Sithole.

NAWT interns, with staff collaboration, meticulously dug a dead-level contour showcased in the images. This technique is vital for effective runoff water harvesting in crop production.

The Bindura Women's Money Savings Club focuses on women's economic empowerment, promoting sustainable livelihoods within communities.