61 Mutasa Business Service Centre, Mutasa District, Manicaland, Zimbabwe | +263 712 795009 | info@takundadevtrust.co.zw
www.takundadevtrust.co.zw |
Trusted rural development partner in Zimbabwe

Empowering Rural Youth and Women Through Skills, Governance and Sustainable Livelihoods

Takunda Development Trust partners with communities to build resilient livelihoods through vocational training, green trades, agriculture, governance, and inclusive opportunity.

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Youth and women trained

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Who we are

Mission, vision and values

A compact summary of the principles that guide TDT across every program and partnership.

Mission

To advance rural livelihoods through skills, governance, entrepreneurship, gender inclusion, and climate-smart community development.

Vision

Thriving, self-reliant rural communities where youth and women lead inclusive economic growth.

Values

Integrity Inclusion Community ownership Accountability Innovation Respect
Programs

Core initiatives that move communities forward

Programs are designed around practical skills, enterprise pathways, governance engagement, and inclusion.

Vocational Training

Vocational Training

Hands-on skills development for practical employment and small business creation.

Tailor marketable skills Support self-employment Improve household income

Impact: Participants leave with practical competency, confidence, and starter pathways to work.

Green Trades Skills Development

Green Trades Skills Development

Climate-aware trades that connect skills training to sustainable community growth.

Promote green jobs Reduce environmental pressure Build resilient livelihoods

Impact: Youth gain pathways into solar, repair, and eco-friendly enterprise opportunities.

Community Agriculture & Enterprise Development

Community Agriculture & Enterprise Development

Production, processing, and enterprise support for rural food systems.

Improve yields Strengthen value chains Grow local business

Impact: Families generate income while improving food security and local market access.

Governance & Leadership

Governance & Leadership

Civic education, accountability, and community leadership strengthening.

Increase citizen voice Improve transparency Build inclusive leadership

Impact: Communities participate more confidently in local planning and accountability.

Impact

Evidence of change

Results are framed around real community outcomes rather than generic statistics.

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People living with Down Syndrome trained

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Vulnerable youth trained under USAID DREAMS

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Youth trained in green trades with starter kits

Partners

Organizations that help amplify impact

A premium strip suitable for funders, institutions, and strategic collaborators.

USAID Local authorities Faith-based networks Private sector sponsors Community-based organizations Development partners
Testimonials

Community voices

Short quotes that build trust and show how the work is felt on the ground.

Updates

News and events

A compact editorial area for updates, launches, dialogues and community milestones.

Green trades cohort receives starter kits
Training

Green trades cohort receives starter kits

Youth participants were equipped to translate training into income and community action.

May 18, 2026 Read more
Governance dialogue deepens accountability
Governance

Governance dialogue deepens accountability

Local stakeholders met to discuss participatory planning and service delivery.

May 10, 2026 Read more
Women enterprise clinic supports micro businesses
Women

Women enterprise clinic supports micro businesses

The clinic focused on savings, markets, and growth planning for women-led groups.

April 28, 2026 Read more

Upcoming events

Youth green trades bootcamp Training
May 2026
Women enterprise clinic Community
June 2026
Governance dialogue forum Advocacy
July 2026

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