Ntengwe For Community Development

Just a fortnight ago, the people of Kasibi Village gathered to reflect on the challenges shaping their daily lives and to seek solutions from within their own community. Today, that shared vision is already becoming a reality.

A borehole has now been successfully drilled, bringing renewed hope and improved access to clean, reliable water. Even more promising, solarisation will be completed this week, ensuring a sustainable, long-term water solution for everyone.

This milestone is more than just infrastructure; it is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when communities and partners unite around a common purpose. The journey continues, but Kasibi is moving steadily toward a healthier, more resilient future.

With clean water closer to home, long and exhausting journeys in search of it will soon be a thing of the past. Gardens will flourish and daily life will be eased. A big thank you to all our partners and collaborators.

Recently we distributed 22,000 chilli seedlings to farmers in Sothani and Chimwara (lupane), an exciting step toward boosting livelihoods and strengthening community resilience.

These chilli seedlings are a key input for the Value Addition Program in Lupane and Victoria Falls. Women in the community are taking the lead, working in groups within their local gardens to nurture the crop from planting to harvest. Once ready, the chillies will be delivered to the Lupane Chilli Hub for processing, creating even more value and income opportunities.

The distribution and training activities, carried out earlier this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, have sparked excitement among farmers, who are now looking forward to a successful and bountiful chilli harvest.

A big thank you to for the valuable hands-on demonstration on transplanting, crop care, and water management. Your expertise is helping farmers make the most of these high-quality seedlings. We also appreciate the continued support from our partners , Affairs, and (Lupane Councillor).

Together, we are cultivating growth, empowerment, and sustainable futures.

Last week in Kasibi Village, a community-led situational analysis brought people together to share their experiences and identify key challenges affecting their daily lives, including human-wildlife conflict, water stress, human and livestock diseases, floods, and hunger. The discussions also explored coping mechanisms for each hazard, allowing the community to reflect on their strengths and capacity to overcome these difficulties. The needs assessment created a space for learning, collaboration, and empowerment, helping community members better understand their resilience and areas that require support. Notably, the youth actively participated and demonstrated a strong interest in contributing to the development of their community, highlighting hope for sustainable, community-driven solutions. Many thanks to our partners and collaborators.