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Zimbabwe

Providing meals for more than 100,000 children every school day

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Where we work

Life in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, known officially as the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, situated between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers. It is bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

Zimbabwe is currently ranked 146 out of 189 countries and territories in the Human Development Index (HDI). It is estimated that 3.7 million people don’t have enough food to eat, and more than a third live below the International Poverty Line ($2.15 USD per day).

A boy takes notes in class in Zimbabwe

Mary's Meals in Zimbabwe

Mary’s Meals has been serving school meals in Zimbabwe since 2018, working in partnership with Mavambo Orphan Care and ORAP (The Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress).

Our meals are delivered to children living in the Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces. We also reach children in Umguza District in the southern part of Matabeleland North Province.

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When did we start working in Zimbabwe?

We have been supporting children in Zimbabwe since 2018.

How many children do we reach in Zimbabwe?

Providing meals for more than 100,000 children every school day.

What meal do we provide?

A typical meal served is a corn and soya blend porridge, which is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.

Where are we based/where do we operate?

Our meals are delivered to children living in the Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces. We also reach children in Umguza District in the southern part of Matabeleland North Province.

What is the capital city of Zimbabwe?

The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.

What language is spoken in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has 16 official languages: Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koi-san, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa.

What is the population of Zimbabwe?

The current population of Zimbabwe is 15,292,737.

What currency is used in Zimbabwe?

The Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD).