Here is a list of documents and knowledge products I contributed to during my time as a Communication & Learning Specialist at CARE:


  • ‘Planting the Rain’: An innovative approach towards building sustainable futures: LINK - or read it on the USAID Takunda RFSA Website
  • Finding The Young Voices: LINK- or read it on the USAID Takunda RFSA Website
  • A New Way of Working: LINK- or read it on the USAID Takunda RFSA Website
  • Understanding the Patterns of Power Affecting Women: LINK- or read it on the USAID Takunda RFSA Website
  • Everjoy and Moreblessing: Diamonds Worth Polishing: LINK- or read it on the USAID Takunda RFSA Website

  • CARE Zimbabwe 2023 Annual Report: LINK (image contribution) and LINK (full report)
  • USAID Takunda Outcome Mapping Baseline Report: LINK

  • USAID Takunda COVID-19 Socio-Economic Analysis Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Takunda FY 2022 Q1 Progress Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Takunda Community Visioning Culmination Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Takunda Agriculture Value Chain Analysis Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Care Group, Water Point, Ward Food and Nutrition Security Committee and Ward Water and Sanitation Sub-committee Inventory Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Off-Farm Opportunities Capacities Financial and Labor Market Assessment Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Agriculture Value Chain Analysis Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Photo Gallery: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q3 Annex 4 Human Interest Stories: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q3 Progress Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q3 Annex 5 Photo Gallery: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q3 Progress Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q3 Progress Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Humanitarian Stories: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Photo Gallery: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Adolescent Engagement Strategy: LINK
  • USAID Takunda Adolescent Study Report: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2022 Q1 Humanitarian Stories: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2023 Q2 Takunda Photo Gallery: LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2023 Q2 Human Interest Stories : LINK
  • USAID Takunda FY 2023 Q3 Photo Gallery: LINK

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JULY 26, 2022: In her first year of marriage, Ancicalia Simango (20) was exposed to ridicule from her family and friends as she failed to conceive as expected. In 2021, Ancicalia fell pregnant and joined a care group where she learnt about exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. She was rewarded in April 2022, she gave birth to “When I delivered my son, I started to breastfeed him. My mother-in-law suggested that I give him porridge but I refused because I was taught that is wrong.” © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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JULY 26, 2022: In her first year of marriage, Ancicalia Simango (20) was exposed to ridicule from her family and friends as she failed to conceive as expected. In 2021, Ancicalia fell pregnant and joined a care group where she learnt about exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. She was rewarded in April 2022, she gave birth to “When I delivered my son, I started to breastfeed him. My mother-in-law suggested that I give him porridge but I refused because I was taught that is wrong.” © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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DECEMBER 05, 2022: (L to R) Marvellous Marovha (20) and Prudence Mariga (25) where part of the first cohort of students supported by Takunda at Marange Vocational Training Centre. They are now on attachment at the institution and earn some money from making school uniforms and dresses amongst other things. © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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DECEMBER 05, 2022: (L to R) Marvellous Marovha (20) and Prudence Mariga (25) where part of the first cohort of students supported by Takunda at Marange Vocational Training Centre. They are now on attachment at the institution and earn some money from making school uniforms and dresses amongst other things. © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Niceleaf Ngirazi (23) a motor mechanics student at Mushagashe Vocational training

Centre in Masvingo investgates a suspected fault between the vehicle gearbox and with a propellor

shaft. "When I started my attachment, I always mixed up the spanners. I now know which one to use

and why I need to use it." © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Niceleaf Ngirazi (23) a motor mechanics student at Mushagashe Vocational training

Centre in Masvingo investgates a suspected fault between the vehicle gearbox and with a propellor

shaft. "When I started my attachment, I always mixed up the spanners. I now know which one to use

and why I need to use it." © Charmaine Chitate/CARE

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JANUARY 12, 2022: "I want to stop living in a thatched house because when the wind comes, I have to renew it because grass rots," says Winnet. She adds, "Our homestead is unique in that we have contours that most people won't understand." © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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JANUARY 12, 2022: "I want to stop living in a thatched house because when the wind comes, I have to renew it because grass rots," says Winnet. She adds, "Our homestead is unique in that we have contours that most people won't understand." © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MAY 31, 2021: At 43 years old, SEBINA MASUKUTA carried eight pregnancies to term—four of them being home births. “My last pregnancy was difficult. I didn’t have enough to eat, and the baby kept threatening to present early because of my asthma attacks. My daughter is seven months old and I don’t know why she still can’t walk.” Out of eight pregnancies, Sebina lost two children under the age of 5. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MAY 31, 2021: At 43 years old, SEBINA MASUKUTA carried eight pregnancies to term—four of them being home births. “My last pregnancy was difficult. I didn’t have enough to eat, and the baby kept threatening to present early because of my asthma attacks. My daughter is seven months old and I don’t know why she still can’t walk.” Out of eight pregnancies, Sebina lost two children under the age of 5. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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JANUARY 12, 2022: Cephas and Winnet met in Hwedza, where Cephas was a farm labourer and herder. Together they decided to move back to Mutare and farm their own plot. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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JANUARY 12, 2022: Cephas and Winnet met in Hwedza, where Cephas was a farm labourer and herder. Together they decided to move back to Mutare and farm their own plot. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021: When EVERJOY MASASE (19) left her parents home, the future looked bleak. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021: When EVERJOY MASASE (19) left her parents home, the future looked bleak. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE.

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PHILOMINA RONGEDZAI (46) proudly stands inside her house, “Takunda yauya, ndakakwanisa kutenga ma bag 5 esemende ndikawedzera kukudza imba yangu nekuwedzera imwe room kuti aite matatu”, after joining Takunda, I managed to buy 5 bags of cement which helped me to extend my house and to add another room to make them three rooms using.

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PHILOMINA RONGEDZAI (46) proudly stands inside her house, “Takunda yauya, ndakakwanisa kutenga ma bag 5 esemende ndikawedzera kukudza imba yangu nekuwedzera imwe room kuti aite matatu”, after joining Takunda, I managed to buy 5 bags of cement which helped me to extend my house and to add another room to make them three rooms using.

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June 10, 2021: .© Charmaine Chitate/CARE
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Fungai Mugwenyi, a village health worker in Zaka district (Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe), carries a bucket of water she drew from a nearby borehole that will be used to wash hands at a community gathering. Supported by USAID, Takunda staff have been working closely with village health workers in an effort to manage the welfare of communities attending the community visioning process. Persistent drought in the region has led to a decrease in water availability, low food production and is further compounded by COVID-19 induced lockdowns. Over the next five years Takunda, which means "we have overcome" in Shona, will reach out to more than 300,000 participants with training and support for sustainable, equitable, nutritious, and resilient food and income security in the Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces. The program seeks to address gender inequality and is in partnership with Bulawayo Projects Centre, Environment Africa, FHI 360, International Youth Foundation, and Nutrition Action Zimbabwe ×
Fungai Mugwenyi, a village health worker in Zaka district (Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe), carries a bucket of water she drew from a nearby borehole that will be used to wash hands at a community gathering. Supported by USAID, Takunda staff have been working closely with village health workers in an effort to manage the welfare of communities attending the community visioning process. Persistent drought in the region has led to a decrease in water availability, low food production and is further compounded by COVID-19 induced lockdowns. Over the next five years Takunda, which means "we have overcome" in Shona, will reach out to more than 300,000 participants with training and support for sustainable, equitable, nutritious, and resilient food and income security in the Masvingo and Manicaland Provinces. The program seeks to address gender inequality and is in partnership with Bulawayo Projects Centre, Environment Africa, FHI 360, International Youth Foundation, and Nutrition Action Zimbabwe ×
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MARCH 16, 2023: Keen on taking on a solar installation course, Nomore Murima (21) had no qualms relocating from Mutare district to attend classes at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre. “When I heard the list of courses on offer, I told myself that I should go an challenge men taking this course too. Now, If you ask me to instal a basic solar system for your house, I can do it,” says Nomore with pride. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Keen on taking on a solar installation course, Nomore Murima (21) had no qualms relocating from Mutare district to attend classes at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre. “When I heard the list of courses on offer, I told myself that I should go an challenge men taking this course too. Now, If you ask me to instal a basic solar system for your house, I can do it,” says Nomore with pride. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Musha we Moto is a Shona phrase loosely translated, in this instance, to mean

house of energy. Located at the heart of Jerera growth point. Today Panashe Matavire (22), Nomore

Murima (21), Jephas Zhangare (21) and Prince Shonhai (24) are standing at the ready to take on any

new business opportunities. "Our trainer taught us how to quote for and instal home and pump solar

systems, electrical tubing and wiring," Prince says. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Musha we Moto is a Shona phrase loosely translated, in this instance, to mean

house of energy. Located at the heart of Jerera growth point. Today Panashe Matavire (22), Nomore

Murima (21), Jephas Zhangare (21) and Prince Shonhai (24) are standing at the ready to take on any

new business opportunities. "Our trainer taught us how to quote for and instal home and pump solar

systems, electrical tubing and wiring," Prince says. © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: Ruth BobO

(21) is not one to shy away from
a challenging task. "My mother
did not want me to study motor
mechanics and asked me to
choose another course," not
easily phased Ruth made her
own decision. "My mother lives
in Shurugwi with her husband
and one day, she called to
tell me about a graduation
ceremony at Mushagashe, to
attend the event and to find
out how I can be a part of the
training. I told her I was one
of the students graduating
and she was shocked." ©
Charmaine Chitate/ CARE
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MARCH 16, 2023: Ruth BobO

(21) is not one to shy away from
a challenging task. "My mother
did not want me to study motor
mechanics and asked me to
choose another course," not
easily phased Ruth made her
own decision. "My mother lives
in Shurugwi with her husband
and one day, she called to
tell me about a graduation
ceremony at Mushagashe, to
attend the event and to find
out how I can be a part of the
training. I told her I was one
of the students graduating
and she was shocked." ©
Charmaine Chitate/ CARE
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MARCH 16, 2023: For many years Ngonidzashe Musarava (21) watched his father make window frames

for people in Tsigo village. With the hopes of taking over his father's business in the near future

Ngonidzashe said, "My father is overwhelmed by the workload. I want to be in a position to train my

peers so that they too have options." © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: For many years Ngonidzashe Musarava (21) watched his father make window frames

for people in Tsigo village. With the hopes of taking over his father's business in the near future

Ngonidzashe said, "My father is overwhelmed by the workload. I want to be in a position to train my

peers so that they too have options." © Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: "This is the second wave of students we have taken on attachment. I mentored the first

group and they now cascade the basics to the next cohort of students." According to ADDMORE DADIRAI
(36) this gives them a chance to test the practical work they have learnt and boost their confidence.
In the middle of a supervisory session with Ngonidzashe Musarava (21), Addmore shared, "I take train
them in stages because it is essential to understand the theory and how it is applied practically." ©
Charmaine Chitate/ CARE
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MARCH 16, 2023: "This is the second wave of students we have taken on attachment. I mentored the first

group and they now cascade the basics to the next cohort of students." According to ADDMORE DADIRAI
(36) this gives them a chance to test the practical work they have learnt and boost their confidence.
In the middle of a supervisory session with Ngonidzashe Musarava (21), Addmore shared, "I take train
them in stages because it is essential to understand the theory and how it is applied practically." ©
Charmaine Chitate/ CARE
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MARCH 16, 2023: A metal fabrication student tries to align two pieces of metal as part of the mitering

process. Addmore Dadirai (36) a supervisor at Prime Steel Private Limited, Jerera growth point in Zaka

had this to say, "Most of the students we take on struggle with mitering. It is a process where two metal

pieces are joined and cut at angle and failure to master this skill afffects the quality of the product

being created." As a result, Addmore personally supervises each student as they practice mitering. ©

Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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MARCH 16, 2023: A metal fabrication student tries to align two pieces of metal as part of the mitering

process. Addmore Dadirai (36) a supervisor at Prime Steel Private Limited, Jerera growth point in Zaka

had this to say, "Most of the students we take on struggle with mitering. It is a process where two metal

pieces are joined and cut at angle and failure to master this skill afffects the quality of the product

being created." As a result, Addmore personally supervises each student as they practice mitering. ©

Charmaine Chitate/ CARE

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2021 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2021 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2022 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2022 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2023 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Financial Year 2023 Storybook/Newsletter - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Posters - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Posters - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Posters - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Posters - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Roll Up Banners - DOWNLOAD

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USAID Takunda Infographic Roll Up Banners - DOWNLOAD

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