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SWISSAID in

Zimbabwe


In Zimbabwe, recurring droughts and land degradation severely threaten food security. Partnering with local organizations, SWISSAID is launching its first initiative here to introduce resilient agroecological alternatives. By focusing on drought-tolerant traditional seeds, we empower smallholder farmers to build sustainable, self-managed food systems.

The Facts

In the country since:

2026

Working in:

West of the country, Binga, Hwange and Lupane

Rank on the Human Development Index:

153 out of 191

Ongoing Projects:

1

Beneficiaries:

Direct: 22,500 individuals; Indirect: 37,500 individuals

The Goals

Empower smallholder farming communities to achieve food sovereignty, climate resilience, and economic prosperity through a self-sustaining, agroecological food system centered on farmer-managed seeds.

  • Agroecology & Resilience: Enhance farm productivity and climate resilience through diversified agroecological practices and traditional seeds.

  • Seed Sovereignty: Empower communities to achieve food security through self-sustaining systems centered on farmer-managed seeds.

  • Policy Advocacy: Promote an institutional environment that actively supports local seed systems and agroecological farming.

  • Economic Prosperity: Increase incomes by strengthening community-driven value chains and expanding local markets.

Our team

Masimba Nyamanhindi

Country Representative SWISSAID Zimbabwe

m.Nyamanhindi@swissaid.org

Silvia Boarini

Regional Manager East and Southern Africa

s.boarini@swissaid.ch