Travel reports
We visit schools, speak with families and make time for our partners. Here we share our experiences in Zimbabwe: what has changed, what is working and which questions we are still exploring.
Transparency on the ground
During our visits, we review what works in everyday life together with schools and partners. Their experience helps us plan the next steps and direct support to where it is needed.
The 2025 visit shows how small changes can make a big difference: clean water, shared responsibility and economic self-reliance. Alongside school visits, we met with Kapnek, the University of Zimbabwe, the German Embassy in Harare and partners including Dr Greg and Sue Powell.
Christina and Brigitte saw the impact of the ECD programme at schools: protein-rich porridge, regular health checks and early learning. Their visit also highlighted therapy services, families with children with disabilities and food packages.
The foundation has worked with Kapnek for over 20 years. This close relationship makes the work less abstract: decisions are discussed locally, because people there know best which solutions work in daily life.
Access to water makes school meals, hygiene and lasting school gardens possible.
Project visits show where families need support and which measures can make an immediate difference.
Conversations with teachers, parents and children show us what a school needs and which ideas are emerging locally.
We do not just want to say that help reaches people. We want to show what it makes possible.
We share progress as well as difficulties. Both are part of supporting schools and communities on their journey towards greater self-reliance.
Places and people
Every visit deepens our connection with Zimbabwe. Meeting school communities, talking with partners and observing daily life help us understand which next step makes sense locally.
Which school, project and outstanding question will be the focus?
What do teachers, families, partners and children tell us about daily life?
We discuss what we have learned and agree the next steps together.
Travel with us
Would you like to get to know Zimbabwe and its people first-hand? We regularly plan trips to Zimbabwe and would be delighted to welcome you on one of our next visits.
Our many years of experience and personal connections offer a different perspective on the country. Alongside its national parks and Victoria Falls, you can meet Shona artists in Tengenenge and Chitungwiza and the people who support our projects on the ground.