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UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons Partner to Build Climate-Resilient Schools in Victoria Falls - please refer to the detailed article posted below this message.
We are excited with an optional opportunity to visit the UNICEF-Wild Horizons partnership supported climate resilient schools in Victoria Falls.
On the itinerary March 11th is set aside for participants to relax and do activities of their choice. In case you are interested to join UNICEF and Wild Horizons on this visit, please respond by typing "YES", so that we can make appropriate transport arrangements for the day.
Please come wearing your "Once a UNICEFER, always a UNICEFER" hat and be prepared to make a donation as XUNICEF contribution to this particular project, as part of our environmental footprint in Victoria Falls!!!
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UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons Partner to Build Climate-Resilient Schools in Victoria Falls
The partnership will implement solar-powered, multi-sectoral water systems in three schools: Mkhosana Adventist, Ndlovu, and Sizinda — with direct benefits for education, health, nutrition, and employment.29 October 2025
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"This partnership is a powerful example of how business and development can come together to create sustainable solutions for children and their communities. By combining UNICEF's child-focused programming with Wild Horizons' commitment to protecting the environment and empowering communities, we are building models of climate resilience that can be scaled across Zimbabwe," said Etona Ekole, UNICEF Zimbabwe Representative
About the Initiative
The partnership will implement solar-powered, multi-sectoral water systems in three schools: Mkhosana Adventist, Ndlovu, and Sizinda — with direct benefits for education, health, nutrition, and employment. This collaboration builds on Wild Horizons' strong community presence and Corporate Social Responsibility programme, which already supports 44 local schools, and UNICEF's expertise in advancing children's rights to education, health, safe water, and protection.
Why This Partnership Matters
Schools in Victoria Falls face multiple challenges linked to water scarcity, climate change, and fragile infrastructure. By introducing renewable energy-driven water systems, this collaboration will deliver far-reaching benefits across sectors. By strengthening education and WASH, children will gain access to clean water, which will improve hygiene and menstrual health management, and reduce absenteeism, particularly among girls. Improved water connections to nearby health facilities, including the Ndlovu maternity ward, will enhance maternal and child health outcomes.
At the same time, school gardens irrigated through solar-powered water systems will boost food security and promote climate-smart agriculture, equipping learners with practical knowledge on resilience. The initiative will also create pathways for youth employment, as Wild Horizons provides training in solar and water technologies, empowering young people with skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Wild Horizons is built on the foundation of community. This partnership with UNICEF allows us to expand that commitment—ensuring healthier schools, stronger families, and a greener future. We are combining our resources and expertise to improve the lives of children and families while also contributing to environmental sustainability. Together we can create a model of resilience that inspires far beyond Victoria Falls," said Wild Horizons CEO.
Broader Impact and Scale-Up Potential
This initiative supports the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's Clean Green Zimbabwe Initiative and contributes to the national climate adaptation agenda. It aligns with the Zambezi River Basin regional initiative, which spans eight countries and impacts over 41 million people.
If successful, this model could be scaled up to the 44 schools already supported by Wild Horizons and replicated across other provinces, complementing UNICEF's ongoing collaboration with KOICA, FCDO, TUI Care Foundation, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH).
About UNICEF Zimbabwe
UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child, working in 190 countries and territories to to ensure vulnerable children have access to education, health, safe water, and protection.
Why This Partnership Matters
Schools in Victoria Falls face multiple challenges linked to water scarcity, climate change, and fragile infrastructure. By introducing renewable energy-driven water systems, this collaboration will deliver far-reaching benefits across sectors. By strengthening education and WASH, children will gain access to clean water, which will improve hygiene and menstrual health management, and reduce absenteeism, particularly among girls. Improved water connections to nearby health facilities, including the Ndlovu maternity ward, will enhance maternal and child health outcomes.
At the same time, school gardens irrigated through solar-powered water systems will boost food security and promote climate-smart agriculture, equipping learners with practical knowledge on resilience. The initiative will also create pathways for youth employment, as Wild Horizons provides training in solar and water technologies, empowering young people with skills for sustainable livelihoods.
Wild Horizons is built on the foundation of community. This partnership with UNICEF allows us to expand that commitment—ensuring healthier schools, stronger families, and a greener future. We are combining our resources and expertise to improve the lives of children and families while also contributing to environmental sustainability. Together we can create a model of resilience that inspires far beyond Victoria Falls," said Wild Horizons CEO.
Broader Impact and Scale-Up Potential
This initiative supports the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's Clean Green Zimbabwe Initiative and contributes to the national climate adaptation agenda. It aligns with the Zambezi River Basin regional initiative, which spans eight countries and impacts over 41 million people.
If successful, this model could be scaled up to the 44 schools already supported by Wild Horizons and replicated across other provinces, complementing UNICEF's ongoing collaboration with KOICA, FCDO, TUI Care Foundation, and Welthungerhilfe (WHH).
About UNICEF Zimbabwe
UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child, working in 190 countries and territories to to ensure vulnerable children have access to education, health, safe water, and protection.
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