The Forum for African Women Educationalists in Zimbabwe (FAWEZI), with support from UNICEF, conducted a Training for Community Child Care Workers (CCWs) in Chipinge and Chitungwiza under the RISE (Resilient, Innovative, Skilled & Empowered) Project.

In Chipinge, 102 CCWs (83 females and 19 males) participated, while in Chitungwiza, 99 CCWs (86 females and 13 males) from the wards of operation and surrounding areas were capacitated to strengthen their pivotal role as a link between families, communities, and formal service providers.

The training focused on key areas of community child protection and support:
🛡️ Child protection and safeguarding
🔗 Linkage to essential services
📣 Community advocacy
📝 Monitoring and reporting

Key government departments, including MWACSMED, Department of Social Development (DSD), Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Victim Friendly Unit (VFU), National AIDS Council (NAC), Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE), and the District Development Committee (DDC) actively participated, providing presentations on critical issues and addressing concerns raised by CCWs.

This training reinforced community-level protection systems and enhanced coordinated support for children and adolescents in both Chipinge and Chitungwiza, ensuring that CCWs are equipped to safeguard, advocate for, and monitor the wellbeing of children and adolescents within their communities.