ECLFZ

A forum that brings together church and community leaders focusing on GR conflict prevention, management, resolution and transformation at all levels of society

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

💖🖤 Pink & Black for Peace: Thursdays in Black 🖤💖
Today, we wore black and pink to honour Pink October standing in solidarity against gender-based violence while promoting peacebuilding and healing.

🎗 Take action:

Schedule your breast cancer screening — early detection saves lives.

Support survivors and create safe spaces for healing and dialogue.

Stand for peace in your community, every day.

Together, we wear our colors for courage, awareness, and change.

#PinkOctober #ThursdaysInBlack #PeaceBuilding #BreastCancerAwareness #HealingTogether #EndViolence

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

What began as dialogue on peacebuilding has grown into practical action through a community garden that addresses idleness, food insecurity, and strengthens livelihoods.
https://t.co/ieRGLay5t6

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: BYO Peace Mic Challenge
Students across Bulawayo are invited to share a poem or short speech inspired by the theme
“My Body, My Peace.”
Speak about respect, safety, dignity, and peace in our schools.
#PeaceMicChallenge #SafeSchools

[The Church of South India @csisynod]

The #CSI with @Oikoumene in the global movement #ThursdaysInBlack

Through #SolidarityInArt a powerful artwork by Agustra John (CSI DMR) proclaiming: “Stop Child Abuse.”

@waccglobal @USPGglobal @AnglicanNews
@MarianneEjder @lhowelopez @jjebadaniel

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

''As we reflect on the year, we are grateful for every life touched through our work. If ECLF has impacted your life in any way, we invite you to drop a comment and share your experience. Together, we continue to build peace, dignity, and hope.”

[EFZ @EFZZIMBABWE]

We are all responsible for every word and action we post in our virtual communities. Let's practice good netiquette @udaciza @zccinzim @catholic_and

[Men 4 Equality @Men4Equality]

"Just like the moon, let the phases of the new month bring you serenity and growth."

#ActivismAgainstGBV
#EqualityForEternity

[Zimbabwe Christian Alliance @zcalliance1]

Pink October, we value the importance of health and wellness. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. Get screened, support those affected and pray for healing. @revuseni @BROT_furdiewelt @CanEmbZimbabwe @SwissEmbZim @kindernothilfe @zccinzim @NYDT1 @ECLFZim

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

🌿 Youth Voices Rising in Bikita: Reclaiming Peace Amid Crisis

Yesterday, we convened 70 young people in Bikita for a one-day Youth Engagement Session — a powerful space where voices long silenced spoke freely about peace, identity, and the challenges facing our generation.

In collaboration with the local community, Vushe Primary School, and Chirumba High School, we ensured that learners as young as 12 joined the conversation — a reminder that peace education must begin early if we are to build resilience that lasts.

As one #youth grievingly shared,

“Failure to get drugs is a conflict driver.”

This simple yet painful truth exposes the urgency of addressing drug and substance abuse — a crisis that continues to steal peace from many young people. Some even arrived under the influence before 8:30 AM, a stark signal that our interventions must go beyond talk.

From body shaming to the “#2K mantra” culture, and the struggle to be heard when reporting abuse, the youths painted a vivid picture of what robs them of peace daily.

This engagement was more than a dialogue — it was a mirror reflecting the realities our youth face and a call to action for all peace actors, educators, and communities to listen, support, and respond with compassion and urgency.

🕊️ Peace education is not optional — it is essential.
Let’s continue creating spaces where young people can speak, heal, and lead change.
#YouthEngagement #PeaceEducation #Bikita #PeaceBuilding #DrugAwareness #SocialCohesion #ECLF #CommunityPeace #YouthVoices

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

🚨 Unite for Peace! 🕊️
Join Bulawayo school peace clubs march in ending gang violence & substance abuse!
Formed through @mccpeace Peace Education in Schools & in collaboration with Alternative To Violence Prjct and Million Memory Project Zimbabwe-MMPZ .
📍 Start: Eveline High School
📍 End: Milton High School
🕘 09:00 – 14:00
RSVP to share encouragement/presentations:
📞 Ma'am Nyathi: 0772364616
📞 Salem Mukwanda: 0778096251
📞 Tinashe Pfaira: 0783732812
hashtag#UniteForPeace hashtag#BulawayoPeace hashtag#YouthForChange 🏳️

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

Join us Today as we commemorate, International Day of Peace.

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✨ ELCA Main… CPMRTH with ADR Workshop | Gwanda Ward 10, West Nicholson ✨
We were honored to host Rev Dr. S. Jele (Executive Director, ECLF) and Rev Dr. E. Moyo (Regional Representative for Gender Justice & Programs, @ELCA ) at our workshop.

Together, we continue building spaces for conflict prevention, management, resolution, transformation & healing (CPMRTH) through ADR approaches that empower communities. 🌍🤝

#Peacebuilding #GenderJustice #ECLF #ELCA

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As we approach 21 September – the International Day of Peace,
we pledge to embrace dialogue over division, unity over conflict, and hope over fear.
Together, we commit to nurturing peace in our families, communities, and the world.
#PeaceDay #InternationalDayOfPeace #PeacePledge

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

📍 We are in Phelandaba, Bulawayo where our 2-day Training of Trainers workshop (supported by ELCA) kicked off yesterday and continues today.

Our Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Sindiso Jele, together with our Gender Justice & Social Inclusion Officer, Gogo T, are leading powerful conversations reminding participants that “ECLF is here to help you offload your burdens, so that when you are in communities, you don’t hurt others.” 💬

Healing, peace, and inclusion are being strengthened right here, right now. 🌍✌️

#ECLF #PeaceBuilding #CommunityHealing #Bulawayo #GenderJustice

[Men 4 Equality @Men4Equality]

Cancer is a word, not a sentence," emphasizing that a diagnosis doesn't define someone

#everyonematters
#equalityforeternity
#fightagainstgbv
#men4equality
#endchildabuse
#prostatecancerawarenessmonth

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

When youth talk about peace, they also talk about bread 🍞—jobs, dignity & survival.
In Pelandaba-Minyela, young people named poverty, drugs & unemployment as threats to peace, and drafted solutions: skills, innovation & dialogue. ✊
#PeaceAndBread #Zimbabwe #youthvoices

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

Earlier this year, on 13 Feb 2025, with the help of Mennonite Central Committee we facilitated a community dialogue at Mkhayeni Primary School. Stakeholders from MOPSE, community leaders, SDC, BEAM & parents came together to address urgent issues—unsafe infrastructure, unpaid fees, and strained teacher-parent relations.

The dialogue emphasized that peacebuilding and social cohesion are key to reviving education and community resilience. In line with our “Peace and the Body” pillar, we recognized that a broken learning environment harms not only the mind but also the wellbeing of children and teachers.

Importantly, the session produced tangible outcomes:

*Drafted village-level action plans.

*Formation of focal groups to work with leaders & SDC.

*Agreement to hold village meetings as the first step.

*Clarity and transparency on school funds.

*Parents encouraged to pay fees in installments, with leaders supporting follow-up.

*Proposal for a “Meet the Parent” program to strengthen parent-teacher collaboration.

Together, the community is taking practical steps to revive Mkhayeni Primary and restore dignity, health, and hope for learners and teachers alike. 🌍📖

#PeaceBuilding #CommunityEngagement #ChildSafeguarding #EducationForAll #Education

[ECLFZ @ECLFZim]

"At ECLF, we walk with traumatized communities every day — and one truth keeps hitting us: Zimbabwe needs healing with itself. 🕊️
Do you agree? Drop your thoughts below 👇 #ZimbabweHealing #Peacebuilding"

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https://t.co/kXpn0TSVUR
Must watch ✨ As our Executive Director Dr. Sindiso Jele shares in this video from the stakeholders’ engagement held on 7 August 2025:
"Zimbabwe needs healing with itself."
Do you agree? If you do, share your thoughts in the comments below. 💬 #Zim #Zimbabwe