The Utariri Programme

The Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Livelihoods Programme. Achieving community-driven stewardship across the Zambezi Valley.

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The introduction of a piped water scheme has made significant improvements to the quality of life in Mushumbi Pools. Residents no longer have to wake up at odd hours or wait in long ques to fetch water. There is also a decrease in human wildlife conflict at open water sources

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Roots of change begin in youth! The Utariri Programme advocates for youth action in conservation, ensuring a greener, sustainable tomorrow

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Utariri, together with @MyTreesTrust showed their support with their "Food and Forest" exhibit during the International Day of Forests celebration, hosted by Forestry Commission Zimbabwe

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The DCA led Utariri Programme interacting with community members during the January 2025 Embassy of Sweden donor visit in Mbire. The team presented a waterway as part of their water conserving initiative

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The Embassy of Sweden and Utariri implementing partners assessing climate mitigation initiatives through agroecology and the adoption of small grains like sorghum in Mbire

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The Utariri Programme team explains how the emergency assistance voucher works. The emergency assistance voucher has been used to build the resilience of vulnerable communities. Utariri also dispatched seeds and food assistance to support communities to become self-sufficient

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@Utariri afforestation programme is addressing extensive deforestation and degradation in areas such as Muzarabani and Hurungwe. Engaging local communities in climate smart practices that x contribute to the revival of indigenous ecosystems

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Stakeholder Mushroom Production training in Karoi, Hurungwe District, targeting the Ministry Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development stakeholders supported by Utariri Programme.

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In March, @Utariri_ partners hosted the @SwedeninZW Ambassador on the first anniversary field visit in Mbire and Muzarabani. The Ambassador interacted with community members to appreciate challenges ranging from livelihoods to, climate change to human wildlife conflict.

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@Utariri_ Programme is participation in the Elevate SHE Green Conference promoting women in STEM toward climate change adaptation and mitigation. Women are at the centre of both @SwedeninZW and @DanChurchAidZW strategy to addres climate change and building resilient communities.

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During the first anniversary field visit by @SwedeninZW The Swedish Ambassador together with the First Lady officially commissioned the 7.2km Chawarura piped water scheme after the delegation planted trees at the @UNDPZimbabwe GEF6 funded Chitemamuswe Nursery.

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Promoting community nutrition and well-being in the Zambezi Valley beyond this generation @TFOHF @FACHIG @DanChurchAidZW @SwedeninZW @DanishMFA

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Today, in partnership with @ResilienceAnchors @USEmbZim & @ForestryComm, @DanChurchAidZW hosted the National Non Timber Forest Products Convention, attended by the @Ministry of Environment, @SwedeninZW government agencies, academia, civil society & private sector players.

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Run under the theme non timber forest products promoting transformative community resilience, today's NTFP Convention, hosted an exhibition for various locally produced organic products @Utariri_ @SwedeninZW @USEmbZim

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Last week, @SwedeninZW Ambassador opened the wall photography exhibit of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency funded, DCA Zimbabwe led @Utariri_ biodiversity, climate change & livelihoods programme in Harare.

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The panel discussion during the opening of @Utariri_ wall photo exhibit focused on the role of development & conservation partners in adaptation of communities to climate change @SwedeninZW @AWF_Official @PW_Conservancy @FACHIG_official @FutureofHopeFoundation

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Utariri conservation projects transform lives in the Zambezi valley. https://t.co/0zFJXZctK9 #News #Top News #Wildlife @AWF_Official @AWFCEO @Zimparks @SwedeninZW @LucindaTyser @DeltaCorpZim @Utariri_ @DanChurchAid @FACHIG_official @theGEF @UN @UNEP @UNDPClimate

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Former tobacco farmers are abandoning the green leaf in favour of ecologically sound farming like mushroom farming @DanishMFA @SwedeninZW @TFOHF
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Former tobacco farmers, Mr & Mrs Chagura, have converted their tobacco barn into a mushroom hub, as they shift their focus away from tobacco to more ecologically sound farming @DanChurchAidZW @SwedeninZW @DanishMFA @TFOHF @LucindaTyser