FAWEZI has implemented a range of impactful interventions to promote gender equality and prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Zimbabwean schools and communities:

Whole School Approach: Piloted in 10 schools in Chitungwiza and Shamva districts, this

initiative built the capacity of 20 school leaders, 101 teachers (58 female, 43 male),

and reached 10,256 learners (5,256 girls, 5,000 boys) and 20 community members

to foster safe, inclusive learning environments.

Spotlight Initiative: Trained 65 non-teaching staff (42 female, 23 male) from 32 schools in Muzarabani, Rushinga, and Bulilima on SGBV identification and response, benefiting 13,448 learners with SGBV awareness. Developed a training manual and guidelines for 72-hour GBV Response Desks.

TORCHES Project: Using the SASA! Together methodology, reached 32,241 community members (including 943 persons with disabilities) in Chitungwiza and Shamva. Tuseme Clubs in 10 schools directly reached 13,144 learners and indirectly 23,680, empowering girls and boys as advocates for gender equality and SGBV prevention. Facilitated access to justice for 95 SGBV survivors.

Economic Empowerment: In 2023, trained 107 youth and women (including persons with disabilities) in financial literacy and business management. INWASH Project: Improved WASH facilities at Mt Matedzi Secondary in Manicaland, benefiting 194 learners (103 girls, 91 boys), 6 staff, and 200 community members

DREAMS Programme: Expanded access to education for 1,000 out-of-school adolescents (483 girls, 517 boys) in Beitbridge and Matobo, trained 140 teachers, and empowered 50 community members to run learning centres.

Design for Change: Promoted innovation among 10 learners in Harare Metropolitan and Zvishavane.

Hygiene Support: Provided hygiene packs to 450 girls in Guidance and Counselling rooms.

School Security: Improved safety for 636 learners (312 girls, 324 boys) and 24 staff at Madziwa Mine Secondary through fence installation.

Community Learning: Reached 1,070 out-of-school teens (430 boys, 640 girls) in rural and border towns through innovative programmes.

SGBV Prevention: Trained 139 non-teaching staff (87 female, 52 male), 750 learners (375 girls, 375 boys), and 60 teachers (30 female, 30 male) in SGBV and harmful practices prevention and developed GBV desk guidelines.

STEM Promotion: Enhanced girls' participation in STEM through provision of laboratory equipment, Gender Responsive Pedagogy training, mentorship, and advanced weather stations, reaching over 1,300 learners.