Viva Network Zimbabwe

Our work

Stronger relationships. Safer systems. Children who can thrive.

VNZ works through churches, families, schools, public institutions and civil-society partners. We connect local leadership with practical tools, shared standards and evidence so protection becomes part of everyday community life.

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Children running together during a VNZ community activity
Children are participants in change—not simply recipients of support.

How change happens

We strengthen the whole environment around a child.

Programmes reinforce one another: supported families, safer churches, accessible services, youth leadership and better evidence create stronger protection together.

  1. 01

    Listen

    Children, families and local partners help identify priorities and shape relevant action.

  2. 02

    Equip

    We train and mentor local leaders, volunteers, caregivers and young people.

  3. 03

    Connect

    Church and community structures link with trusted public and specialist services.

  4. 04

    Learn

    Evidence and feedback improve practice, accountability and responsible scale.

2026–2030 strategic priorities

Five priorities. One connected commitment.

01

Strong families & positive parenting

Practical support for nurturing care, safer relationships and family resilience.

02

Safe churches & protection systems

Safeguarding standards, accountable structures and reliable referral pathways.

03

Justice, protection & services

Child-sensitive routes to documentation, reporting, care and essential support.

04

Youth leadership & safe communities

Meaningful participation, positive norms, sport, arts and peer leadership.

05

Partnerships, coordination & evidence

Collective learning and stronger systems across churches, institutions and civil society.

Programme areas

Explore the work in practice.

Each area has a distinct focus, while safeguarding, participation, partnership and learning run through the entire portfolio.

Accountable learning

We pair lived experience with reliable evidence.

Our public impact information explains what was measured, when, where and with whom. Reports and tools share practical learning for others to use.

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