Faith and action came together this week as the Zimbabwe Council of Churches joined partners for a four-day Zimbabwe Partner Workshop hosted by Canadian Foodgrains Bank, reaffirming a shared Christian commitment to strengthening food security and uplifting vulnerable communities across Zimbabwe.
The workshop was officially opened by ZCC Head of Programs for Humanitarian Services and Diakonia, Maria Tendai Dendere, who praised partners for their dedication to transforming lives and restoring hope in struggling communities. She highlighted the importance of unity, compassion, and faith-driven partnerships in responding to poverty, climate challenges, and food insecurity.
Bringing together organisations such as TSURO Trust and Pentecostal Assemblies of Zimbabwe, the gathering created a platform for collaboration, learning, and reflection among churches and development partners committed to ending hunger and improving livelihoods.
Through support from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the partners are contributing to global humanitarian efforts reaching more than 32 million people worldwide while advancing Sustainable Development Goals focused on ending poverty and hunger.
For the ZCC, the workshop strengthened ongoing work under the Scaling Up Resilience Project in Gutu and Bikita districts, where communities are being equipped with climate-smart agricultural methods and sustainable resilience-building initiatives. Together with PAOZ and TSURO Trust, the partners are currently supporting 2,885 households — representing nearly 14,425 individuals — in Chimanimani, Zaka, Bikita, and Gutu districts.
The first day of the workshop focused on sharing practical solutions and success stories in key areas including soil and water conservation, small grains processing and value addition, diversified livelihoods, and gender equality.
Church leaders and development partners said the initiative reflects the Christian calling to serve the poor, feed the hungry, and stand with communities facing hardship.
The ZCC also expressed gratitude to The United Church of Canada, Alongside Hope, and Emergency Relief and Development Overseas for their continued solidarity and support in helping vulnerable communities build stronger and more secure futures.
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