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INERELA+ Zambia conducted a capacity building workshop for at least 55 Religious leaders in Chibombo District of Zambia’s Central Province, a rural area near Lusaka.  This was done under the Aids Fonds Hands Off Project. The workshop, which was widely attended by partner organizations, law enforcement representatives, health and support services representatives, legal representatives, and …

INERELA+ Zambia: Training of Religious Leaders towards Reduction of Violence against Key populations 7th of July 2025 Read More »

In Zimbabwe, where nearly three-quarters of the population regularly attend religious services, faith communities hold extraordinary influence over how people think, act, and live. For decades, the conversation around sexuality, HIV, and reproductive health was either muted or shrouded in stigma, especially for young people growing up in conservative congregations. But in 2023 to this …

Faith in Action: How INERELA+ Zimbabwe is Transforming Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Congregations Read More »

Ecineta Mondlane, a 17-year-old girl, lives in Matola A, Mozambique. Like many adolescents in her community, she grew up in an environment where talking about sexual health was taboo. Most of the information she received came from peers or social media, often incomplete or inaccurate. Amina dreamt of becoming a nurse but was terrified when …

INERELA+ Mozambique HIV/SRHR Open Day Awareness Campaign Impact on the Community August 2025 Read More »

INERELA+ Zimbabwe and partner organization (Springs of Life) emphasized the importance of inclusive faith-based advocacy and human rights protection through a dialogue panel discussion, which took place at  Impacting Christ International Ministries, Warren Park, Harare. The dialogue, which was attended by a mix of participants that included Religious leaders, youth, traditional leaders, and INERELA+ partner …

INERELA+ Zimbabwe  dialogue to build awareness on human rights and to address traditional, cultural, and key issues 23 August 2025 Read More »

After INERELA+ Zambia conducted a capacity building workshop for Local Religious leaders in Katowa constituency in Chibombo District on the 7th of July 2025, Mr Sibanda Christopher (in picture), an Area Councilor for Muchenje Ward in Katowa constituency, Chibombo Town Council, was impressed with the capacitation and strengthening of social systems to reduce teenage pregnancies, …

INERELA+ Zambia Impact on Local Government Read More »

Steven Chiswa (Zimbabwe Junior Parliamentarian) had the privilege of participating in INERELA+ Zimbabwe workshops focused on climate change mitigation and smart agriculture. This knowledge has not only transformed his understanding of environmental issues but also inspired him to take action within his school, TC Hardy, and the community where he lives, called Timire Park. The …

INERELA+ Zimbabwe: Empowering Youths Through Climate Change Mitigation and Smart Agriculture August 2025 Read More »

Munya Mandipaza – Executive Director In August, we continued to advance our work on several critical fronts. In time for the International Youth Day, INERELA+ Mozambique and Zimbabwe spotlighted the voices and lived realities of youth through organising an open day where young people engaged with Religious Leaders and key stakeholders. At TICAD in Yokohama, …

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK Read More »

In Zimbabwe, SAVE training of Religious leaders was conducted between the 7th and 8th of May 2025 and attended by at least 20 Religious leaders. Congregational surveys to measure the size and influence were conducted before extending an invitation to any Religious leader.  The 20 Religious leaders represented 10 big churches in Zimbabwe. The survey …

INERELA+ Zimbabwe raised the level of commitment in the Fight against HIV Infections through SAVE training of Religious leaders in May 2025 Read More »