On 24 June 2025, Viva Network Zimbabwe (VNZ) held a powerful and timely Junior Parliamentarians Dialogue in Harare. This gathering brought together 25 vibrant young leaders (6 males, 19 females) along with 6 parents (2 males, 4 females). The aim was to provide a safe space where young people could express their views, reflect on […]
Who says children can’t lead? In Cranborne, something powerful is unfolding—children are standing up for other children. Through a vibrant and engaging Junior Champions training, 23 young people came together not just to learn—but to lead. These are not just participants—they are Child Protection Champions (CPCs). And they are ready to make their voices heard […]
Training Mentor Parents in Trauma-Informed Counselling On 5 June 2025, mentor parents, ordinary mothers and fathers with extraordinary commitment, came together for a powerful session on trauma-informed counselling. These are not doctors in white coats or professionals in suits. They are community parents who have chosen to be safe spaces, first responders, and voices of […]
Every child deserves a home where they feel safe, seen, and supported, but for many children, home can also be a place where trauma hides, where pain is carried silently, and no one seems to notice. That’s why we are training Mentor Parents; caring mothers and fathers from the community… who are stepping up to […]
Viva Network Zimbabwe (VNZ) hosted a powerful and engaging Child Protection Conference at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), bringing together churches, government ministries, civil society, and community leaders. The goal was to challenge harmful cultural and social norms affecting children and to create stronger partnerships to protect them. Many children in Zimbabwe are still […]
Something powerful is rising in our communities’ boys and men are beginning to ask the right questions. What does it mean to be a man? Can a man be strong and still be gentle? Can he lead without controlling? And the answer is yes. In a bold conversation hosted in Cranborne under the REACT program […]