Zimbabwe Projects

The Frail Care Programme, allows beneficiaries to receive monthly food hampers, hygiene packs, and a cash stipend to cater for personal needs.

To empower underprivileged women through practical skills and sustainable income generation. This initiative has enabled many women to support their families with dignity and confidence.

iWIN offers bursaries and financial support to disadvantaged Muslim students pursuing tertiary or skills-based education. The Education Fund helps ensure that no child’s potential goes to waste due to financial hardship.

The provision of safe and dignified shelter to vulnerable families, who are currently living in shacks. This low cost initiative significantly improves living conditions and restores dignity to the beneficiary households.

The Islamic Women’s Initiative Network (iWIN) is a registered non-profit humanitarian organisation in Zimbabwe dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through compassion, dignity, and sustainable assistance. Guided by Islamic values of charity and social responsibility, iWIN implements programmes that address poverty, education, healthcare, and community welfare. Through the generosity of donors and partners, the organisation continues to uplift disadvantaged individuals and families across various communities.

A key component of iWIN’s work is the distribution of Zakaat and other charitable funds to those most in need. Selected vulnerable individuals and families receive monthly Zakaat support to assist with essential living expenses. These funds are carefully allocated following assessments of need and are intended to provide consistent relief to households experiencing financial hardship.

One of iWIN’s longest running initiatives is the Frail Care Project, which was established in July 2013 (Ramadan 1434) in response to the growing economic challenges faced by elderly members of the community. Many seniors are responsible for supporting their households despite limited resources. iWIN provides monthly household support hampers containing essential items to help beneficiaries maintain their dignity and meet their basic needs. The Frail Care programme initially supported just over 100 elderly individuals and has since expanded to assist approximately 150 families. With the support of the Zimbabwean Muslim community and organisations such as the Zimbabwe Zakaat Fund, iWIN continues to ensure that vulnerable elderly members of society receive consistent assistance.

In addition to relief programmes, iWIN focuses on self-sufficiency initiatives designed to empower vulnerable individuals, particularly women. Through the Stapleford Poultry and Horticulture Project (which has since registered as a Cooperative under the name Kubatana A’barakah), unemployed women, many of whom are widows, were trained in poultry rearing to generate sustainable income for their families. Eggs produced through the project provided a valuable source of income for participants. The project later moved to broiler production and has established a strong market within the community. To further strengthen this initiative, iWIN helped establish two greenhouses in 2021 where tomatoes were successfully grown. With the support of international donors, the greenhouses were later upgraded and are now producing high grade tomatoes as well as red and yellow peppers. The project continues to provide livelihood opportunities while demonstrating a sustainable model that can be replicated in other communities.

Housing insecurity remains a major challenge for many vulnerable families. To address this need, iWIN assists families living in unsafe structures by providing two-roomed wooden cabins. For households unable to afford conventional building materials or who do not own land, these cabins offer a practical and affordable housing solution that allows families to live in safer and more dignified conditions.

Education is another key focus area for iWIN. Through its Education Fund, the organisation provides bursaries and grants to disadvantaged Muslim students who wish to pursue post A-Level studies at recognised local universities and institutions. Applicants undergo a careful assessment process, including academic performance and financial need, before support is awarded.

iWIN also provides medical assistance to vulnerable individuals. A revolving fund supports underprivileged children receiving treatment at Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe Hospitals by assisting with prescriptions when required. In addition, iWIN operates a medical equipment lending facility where items such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, crutches, and commodes can be borrowed to assist families providing home-based care.

Food security is another critical area of support. iWIN conducts various feeding programmes and food distributions, including food hampers, Ramadan food support, and partnerships with trusted community organisations to provide meals to vulnerable children and elderly individuals. One such partnership with the Arcadia C.H.I.L.D Trust helps provide daily meals to children and selected elderly beneficiaries who have no family support.

During times of crisis, iWIN also participates in humanitarian disaster relief efforts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisation worked with the Hatcliffe Extension Charitable Trust and the Muslim community to distribute approximately 4,000 food hampers. iWIN also contributed to relief efforts following Cyclone Idai by collaborating with humanitarian partners to deliver aid to affected communities.