Stories From Zimbabwe

Livestock Gift Lifts Family Out of Poverty

Sipho Ncube is just one of thousands of Zimbabweans who have escaped poverty and built personal wealth by breeding poultry and goats. »»

What We're Thankful for This Week

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take this opportunity to count our many blessings. »»

Forum Highlights Progress in Combating HIV

Over two days in Washington, AIDSRelief was praised for "doing the impossible." »»

Simple Farming Delivers 10 Times the Corn

Hoes, small pits and controlled planting are increasing crop yields by tenfold for Zimbabwean farmers using conservation agriculture techniques. »»

Cholera Risk Persists in Zimbabwe

Although cholera programs have drastically reduced cases in Zimbabwe in recent months, many fear a new outbreak when rains next arrive. »»

Spend A Day With A Zimbabwe Orphan On Twitter

Brenda Ndapasuwa takes you through a typical day in her life in Zimbabwe in celebration of International Youth Day. »»

Advocates Deliver Care, Guidance to Zimbabwe Orphans

Profound hardships await Zimbabwe's legions of orphans, but so do effective programs and caregivers with open arms. »»

Sisters Grow Needed Food With 'Container Garden'

At age 89, Zimbabwean Agnes Moyo works a "container garden" to grow extra food for her sister and great-granddaughter. »»

Parents Support Each Other and Kids With HIV

Mothers and guardians of children with HIV in Zimbabwe are coming together to improve care and reduce discrimination through frank talk. »»

Team Battles Zimbabwe Cholera Epidemic With Training

Simple prevention measures help Zimbabwe fend off disease that takes advantage of the country's advanced development. »»

Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe Worsens

Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans are getting care and food as CRS continues its lifesaving work amid difficult circumstances. »»

Critical Aid Delivered in Zimbabwe

Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans receive food as CRS continues its lifesaving work amid economic upheaval. »»

Southern Africa Faces Severe Floods, Cyclones

Hundreds of thousands are displaced by destructive floods. CRS staff in affected countries are assessing needs and overall damage. »»

World AIDS Day

Leading up to World AIDS Day on December 1, CRS is recognizing the lives and amazing efforts of people living with HIV around the world. »»

Starting Again: A New Chance at Life

CRS is providing food to 3,000 Zimbabweans who receive medical treatment for HIV. The potent combination of medication and food is having a profound effect on their lives. »»

Goats Bring Hope to A Zimbabwean Family

The gift of a goat means Okelo can complete his education and his family can have confidence in its future. »»

Teaching Deaf Students About Health

CRS supports HIV education among hearing impaired youth in eastern Zimbabwe. »»

Protecting Vulnerable Livelihoods

An agricultural program includes a range of activities that help rural communities address some of their most critical challenges. »»

Using Market Forces to Improve Urban Food Security

CRS' Market Assistance Program works closely with farmers and millers to offer Zimbabwe's urban poor consistent access to another cereal — sorghum. »»

Children Become Students With CRS Support

The Mavambo Learning Center helps children who have never been to school catch up with their peers and reenter the school system. »»

We Are All Connected

"I think what we are doing for children affected by AIDS is really commendable," says Alice, a 13-year veteran with CRS Zimbabwe. »»

Improving Care and Support for Vulnerable Children

The CRS-supported STRIVE project, more than 20,000 orphans and other vulnerable children are receiving multi-faceted care on a regular basis. »»