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Today we celebrate Loveness Bepete 🌟 A Green Transition Officer empowering youth with solar and wiring skills for a sustainable future. Her favourite quote: "Empowering young women is not just a choice, it's a necessity for a brighter tomorrow" - Eleanor Roosevelt.

Today we spotlight Debrah Mukasa, a founding member and activist with 20+ years championing informal traders. From grassroots advocacy to national representation, her voice drives change. “Vendors must value their health, not only prepare for death and burial.”

This Women’s Month, we profile the women driving our impact. Meet Bakani Ncube, Project Lead with 15+ years in development, leading transformative projects across Zimbabwe. Her favourite quote is: “Our fingerprints do not fade from the lives we touch.”

Real protection for real hustlers. ❤️

Today at the Amphitheatre in Bulawayo, we celebrate the power and creativity of women. 💜 Our members have set up vibrant stalls showcasing their products, from homemade peanut butter and beautiful headdresses to refreshing drinks and tasty snacks.

BVTO is conducting a Training of Trainers on SRHR & CSE under the Safe & Inclusive Cities Project (funded by Plan International Zimbabwe, facilitated by ZNFPC). 10 peer educators from Mzilikazi & Pumula will reach 190 youths with HIV prevention, SRHR & SGBV info.

To the breadwinners, the warriors, and the heartbeat of our markets—Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Looking to support local producers and enjoy quality community-made goods? From PROPA’s peanut butter to Olesipho’s dairy juices and baobab coffee, these groups are creating remarkable products that deserve your table. Place an order & learn more! Contact BVTO at +263 77 533 2109

Olesipho Deals in Nkulumane is producing delicious dairy juices and smooth baobab coffee, blending flavour with local innovation. A sip of homegrown excellence. 🥛🌿☕️

Today we visited Emakhandeni and Nkulumane to check in on two hardworking groups: PROPA and Olesipho Deals.

These visits help us understand their progress, challenges, threats, improvements, and solutions; and despite difficulties, these groups continue to persevere and grow. If you’d like to support them or order any of their products, kindly contact us and BVTO at: +263 77 325 1321.

The Nutrition Champions, formerly Management, craft nutritious Corn-Soya blend porridge and baobab coffee - a noble response to the malnutrition they witnessed in the community.

Today we conducted a monitoring visit in Emganwini and Cowdray Park, checking in on two amazing community groups: Umama Wanamuhla - trading as Unity, Blossom Creative (UBC) - and the Nutrition Champions.

We are hosting anInnovation Investment Fund Planning Meeting to boost women’s ISALS enterprises. • Reviewing production capacity • Identifying high-demand products • Sourcing quotations • Mapping buyers and marketing plans Driving sustainable growth for women entrepreneurs.

Young people gathered at Stanley Hall, Makokoba for TVET's Solar Installation & House Wiring graduation! 🎓 With speakers from BCC, Plan International, Ministry of Youth, BVTO, and Guest of Honour, the Mayor, we’re celebrating skills, clean energy & youth empowerment in action.

We mourn the loss of a beloved BVTO member and Organizer. Her dedication to informal traders and community empowerment will never be forgotten. Rest in power.

Rest In Eternal Peace

🚨 We’re pleased to share highlights from the National Residents Summit 2025! 📎 Read the full activity update below #NationalResidentsSummit2025 #WaterJustice #Devolution #Accountability