Fighting Gender-Based Violence
Tiripamwe. Sisonke.
Coming together to end GBV in Zimbabwe
Supporting organisations at the frontline of the fight against Gender-Based Violence. Together, we can create lasting change and build safer communities for all.
15
Partner Organisations
10
Provinces Reached
$0
Total Pledged
Understanding the scope of the challenge helps us build more effective solutions. These statistics drive our mission to support organisations at the frontline.
38%
Of ever-married women aged 15-49 experienced any form of emotional, physical, or sexual violence from a spouse.
1 in 4
Young girls experience some form of gender-based violence
12%
Only a small fraction of cases are reported to authorities
$2B
Annual economic losses from gender-based violence - equivalent to 1-2% of GDP
The fund is used to improve access to services and specifically focuses on three critical areas of work that address the immediate and long-term needs of survivors.
• Safe accommodation and emergency support
• 24/7 crisis intervention services
• Counselling and psychological support
• Basic necessities and healthcare
• Legal aid and representation
• Court accompaniment services
• Legal literacy programmes
• Policy advocacy and reform
• Medical support and healthcare
• Psycho-social support services
• Training for healthcare workers
• Community response networks
Our partners share their experiences, challenges, and victories in the fight against gender-based violence. These are the voices driving real change across Zimbabwe.
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Soneni’s story is a powerful reminder that with Emthonjeni Women’s Forum’s support, survivors of gender-based violence can reclaim safety, dignity, and hope—one protection order, one counselling session, one act of solidarity at a time.
EMTHONJENI WOMEN'S FORUM
Beneficiary: Soneni
11/11/2025
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Learn how one rural community transformed their approach to supporting survivors through education and awareness programs.
Beneficiary: Community of Chiredzi
11/11/2025
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Learn how one rural community transformed their approach to supporting survivors through education and awareness programs.
Beneficiary: Community of Chiredzi
11/11/2025
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After escaping years of abuse, a woman found safety, legal support, and renewed hope through Musasa’s shelter and mobile services—empowering her to rebuild her life and care for her children.
Musasa Project
Beneficiary: Anonymous
11/11/2025
Read StoryAre you a partner organisation with a story to tell? We'd love to feature your work and results in our blog to inspire others and showcase the incredible work being done across Zimbabwe.
The We Are One Fund is committed to ensuring that all organisations featured on our platform meet essential standards of legitimacy, transparency, and accountability. To be listed, organisations must be legally registered and operate as non-profit organisations.
Organisations must provide proof of official registration with relevant authorities in their country.
Verification documents may include certificates of incorporation, NGO registration papers, or other government-issued credentials.
Financial accountability is crucial for donor confidence.
Organisations are assessed on their ability to share audited financial statements, annual reports, and basic financial disclosures detailing annual budget goals.
Strong governance ensures responsible oversight and ethical decision-making.
Organisations must demonstrate a functioning board of directors or advisory group overseeing operations and established leadership structures.
Organisations must consistently communicate their activities, impact, and use of funds.
This includes project reports, impact statements, and regular updates shared with donors and stakeholders.
To be visible and accessible to donors, organisations must have clear communication channels.
A functional website, email, or social media presence to engage with supporters and maintain transparency.
Organisations undergo a structured evaluation based on these five key areas.
Each criterion contributes to an overall compliance score, which reflects the organisation's level of transparency and reliability.
High Score (85-100%)
ExcellentMedium Score (70-84%)
GoodNeeds Improvement (<70%)
Review RequiredHigh-scoring organisations signal strong transparency and accountability, while those with lower scores may be asked to enhance specific aspects before approval.
Formal agreement ensuring clarity on roles and responsibilities.
Before being listed on the We Are One Fund, organisations must review and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SIVIO Institute, the parent organisation overseeing the platform.
To streamline the onboarding process, organisations must sign the MOU digitally before their profiles become active. This ensures efficiency, security, and ease of access while reinforcing a commitment to the We Are One Fund principles.
AfricaGiving ensures that every organisation meets our standards, empowering donors to give confidently and supporting non-profits in fostering meaningful change. Our verification process is designed to build trust with donors, partners, and the communities these organisations serve.
These dedicated organisations are working tirelessly across Zimbabwe to combat gender-based violence and support survivors. Your donations directly fund their critical work.
Zimbabwe
GWEN’s mission is to build the capacity of adolescent girls and young women and provide them with support and platforms for engagement in pursuit of their empowerment in all spheres of life. This includes fostering safe spaces, promoting civic education, and enabling access to resources that advance their social, economic, and health-related wellbeing. Their work is deeply rooted in dignity, inclusion, and the belief that every individual has a role to play in ending exploitation and discrimination.
Zimbabwe
To equip communities with relevant knowledge, skills, and support in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), women's health, gender-based violence (GBV), HIV and AIDS — placing children and young people at the center of all we do.
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Emthonjeni Women’s Forum’s mission is to provide an opportunity and platform for targeted communities to challenge the behaviours, beliefs, and customs that promote gender-based violence, inequity, and gender injustices.
Zimbabwe
ZWLA’s mission is to develop, defend, and pursue women’s human rights at local, regional, and international levels.
Zimbabwe
The mission statement for the Centre for Gender and Community Development in Zimbabwe (CGCDZ) is: "To uplift marginalized communities through gender-focused initiatives." This mission is reflected in their work across sustainable livelihoods, health and wellbeing, climate resilience, gender inclusion, and education—each designed to promote equity and empower vulnerable groups throughout Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe
To work towards ending gender-based violence focused on women and girls, targeting groups in society to change retrogressive beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, laws and policies to end gender-based violence.
Zimbabwe
The Adult Rape Clinic (ARC) exists to provide comprehensive, survivor-centered care to adult survivors of sexual violence. Their mission is to ensure survivors receive timely medical attention, psychosocial support, and access to justice through coordinated services and trained professionals. ARC also works to strengthen institutional responses to sexual violence by training healthcare workers, police, and legal actors in trauma-informed care and survivor-sensitive procedures. At its core, ARC’s mission is rooted in dignity, healing, and justice—ensuring no survivor is left without support.
If your organisation is working to combat gender-based violence in Zimbabwe, we'd love to explore partnership opportunities.
Hear directly from our partners about the impact of their work and how the fund supports critical services across Zimbabwe.
The Adult Rape Clinic provides urgent, trauma-informed care and support to survivors of sexual violence, offering a lifeline of healing and dignity when it’s needed most.
Musasa Project operates 14 shelters across Zimbabwe, protecting survivors of gender-based violence with safe refuge, counseling, and pathways to justice and recovery.
A powerful story from the field showcasing community impact and transformation.
An inspiring story from the field highlighting community transformation and empowerment.
Your donation directly supports organisations fighting gender-based violence across Zimbabwe. Every contribution, no matter the size, creates real change.
$20
Direct survivor supportSafe Transport. Dignified travel to a shelter referral
$50
Prevention & awarenessMedical Care. Urgent treatment for injuries and trauma
$75
Emotional well-beingPsychosocial Support. Counselling and emotional care
$100
Legal protectionLegal Aid. Help secure lawyer services
$250
Safe accommodationOne Month of Safety. Personnel costs for matrons and security
Custom
Flexible impactChoose your own amount to support our mission
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This campaign is powered by AfricaGiving , a trusted platform that hosts and processes donations for African causes. A transaction fee of 3.5% applies to all payments and is added on top of your donation amount—ensuring the organisation receives 100% of your intended contribution. Upon completing your donation, you will receive an official receipt immediately, and the organisation will receive the funds within 72 working hours.
Can't donate right now? There are other meaningful ways to help our cause.
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Join our network of volunteers helping with events, outreach, and support programs.
Partner with us to create workplace programs and support employee engagement.
The We Are One Fund is a bold, locally driven initiative to sustain and grow support services required by victims of gender-based violence across Zimbabwe. In the face of declining donor support and rising needs, the Fund offers a resilient, transparent model for financing survivor-centred services.
Our strategy ensures diversified, locally anchored funding to sustain GBV services beyond traditional donor cycles, creating lasting change for communities across Zimbabwe.
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