Cyclone Idai contributed to cattle mortalities in the target districts that ZIRP is working. Already the herd of cattle was reducing due to high tick-borne diseases (TBDs) induced by lack of repairs to communally owned dip tanks and erratic supply of acaricide for community dipping services. “FAO under the ZIRP project responded to the […]
Sustainability is an important aspect of ZIRP. Whilst farmers who received chickens for small livestock received 25kg of chicken feed at the project outset, beneficiaries cannot sustain the use of commercial feed. Therefore ZIRP introduced the production of Black Soldier Flies (BSF) as cheap alternative protein source for feeding poultry to enhance production and productivity. […]
The achievement of SDGs and resilience building of vulnerable communities cannot be attained without inclusivity across generations. In keeping with this thrust to “leave no one behind”, UNOPS has ensured social inclusion of young people in the ZIRP infrastructure rehabilitation projects. This is enforced through recruitment policy and monitored through ESS assessments. Recruitment policy for […]
The United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy provides the foundation for sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion through all pillars of the work of the United Nations. Through the Strategy, the organizations of the United Nations system reaffirm that the full and complete realization of the human rights of all persons with disabilities is an […]
A road is more than just a way for getting from one place to another – for most communities in Chimanimani District, roads are the lifeline to markets, food and basic services such as education and health facilities. The destruction of road infrastructure caused by Cyclone Idai was especially debilitating for such communities as they […]
UNOPS is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in all work areas by systematically identifying hazards and risks associated with its activities and implementing measures to control these risks.
“At around 12 midnight on that fateful night of Cyclone Idai, my house and all my belongings were washed away,” narrates Josephine Kazemba from Nyamusundu village in Chimanimani. “I am a widow with two young children,’ she continues, tears visibly welling up in her eyes. It’s been three years since Cyclone Idai hit Zimbabwe, causing […]
For the World Bank funded Zimbabwe Idai Recovery Project (ZIRP), UNOPS Zimbabwe has brought onboard a joint venture of not-for-profit MASS and private company NLÉ, two globally acclaimed African-based architecture organisations who specialise in climate-positive designs. “Architecture is never neutral, it can either hurt or it can heal. With the fantastic UNOPS Zimbabwe team and […]
The International Day of Rural Women recognises “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.” It is undeniable that women have played a critical role to the development of their communities, providing labour in crop production, livestock production as […]