SCOPE Zimbabwe

Celebrating a Major Milestone in Heritage-Based Education!

From 9–12 June 2026, SCOPE Zimbabwe hosted a successful multi-stakeholder book validation and teacher induction programme, bringing together officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, professors, lecturers, doctors, researchers, teachers, students, and community members.

The gathering focused on validating the **Seeding Local Cultures Facilitator's Guides** and the **My Foods Series**, developed for Infant, Primary, Secondary, and Higher & Tertiary Education levels.

These innovative learning resources promote indigenous knowledge systems, local food cultures, agroecology, nutrition education, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. They are designed to support Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Curriculum and empower learners to connect classroom learning with real-life community experiences.

A key highlight of the books is the celebration of indigenous foods such as sorghum, rapoko, nhopi, traditional vegetables, nyii, and masawu, helping learners appreciate the nutritional, cultural, and environmental value of Zimbabwe's rich food heritage.

The validation process provided an opportunity for stakeholders to review, strengthen, and recommend the books for wider adoption as complementary resources within the Heritage-Based Curriculum framework.

SCOPE Zimbabwe is proud to work alongside government institutions, academic partners, educators, and communities in advancing sustainable education and preserving indigenous knowledge for future generations.

Together, we are cultivating learning that is rooted in culture, nourished by local knowledge, and inspired by a sustainable future.

Ecovillage Chitubu@followers

Women Leaders Gather at SCOPE Zimbabwe for AWOLA Graduation and Inauguration Ceremony
SCOPE Zimbabwe is today hosting the two day African Women Leaders in Agroecology (AWOLA) Graduation and Inauguration Ceremony at Ecovillage @ Chitubu in Mt Hampden Harare, bringing together women leaders, mentors, development practitioners, government representatives, and agroecology stakeholders from across the region.
The event is celebrating the achievements of the AWOLA 3rd Cohort, who are completing a one-year leadership development journey that has strengthened their capacity to drive agroecological transformation within their communities and organisations. At the same time, the gathering is officially welcoming and inducting the AWOLA 4th Cohort, who will embark on their leadership and mentorship journey running from June 2026 to June 2027.
Organised by PELUM Zimbabwe, the event is providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and collaboration among women champions of agroecology. Participants are engaging in discussions on leadership, mentorship, food systems transformation, and strategies for strengthening women's voices in decision-making spaces.
As the programme unfolds, graduates are sharing their experiences and reflections from the past year, while incoming mentees and mentors are being introduced to the AWOLA learning journey. The event is also fostering stronger partnerships and connections among stakeholders committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems in Africa.
Through initiatives such as AWOLA, women continue to be empowered as leaders and catalysts for change in agroecology and community development.

fans Ecovillage Chitubu