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Annual report
Jekesa Pfungwa Vulingqondo
June 19, 2012

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Introduction

Jekesa Pfungwa Vulingqondo is an indigenous Zimbabwean non-governmental organisation, working with women groups at grassroots level, for the mobilization and development of women in rural and poor urban areas. Though its history dates back to 1947, the organisation has evolved over the years and its primary focus has remained being marginalized women. Jekesa Pfungwa Vulingqondo operates in all provinces of Zimbabwe with around 300 groups who are members of the organization thereby involving about 5 000+/_ members with women forming a 90% membership and men 10%. The organization implements various livelihoods programmes in 20 districts in Zimbabwe. The activities of the organization and of the women groups focus on self-reliance for women and their families and on sustainability. Through these group activities, women can meet their own needs and their family's needs, realise and implement their rights, find support and companionship, gain knowledge, learn skills and increase their self-confidence. Jekesa Pfungwa Vulingqondo cooperates with other like-minded groups and organizations at local, regional and national levels.

JPVs Vision, Mission and Objectives

The operations of JPV are mandated and guided by its vision, mission and objectives.

JPV's Vision

To have an empowered member capable of managing and making informed choices about their life

JPV's Mission

We train, support, inform and advocate for women to assert their rights in order to gain greater control of their livelihoods at individual, family, community, national and regional levels.

Objectives

The organisation strives to:

• Improve food security through sustainable agriculture, land, environmental management and innovation that will sustain the livelihood of members
• Improve the socio-economic position of women through building capacity in entrepreneurial skills and technical assistance to women's small scale enterprises
• Raise awareness and understanding of social, economic, and legal related issues surrounding women
  Promote the participation of women in national development processes
• Increase knowledge among members on HIV and AIDS, gender, peace building, disability and rights of children
• Develop knowledge and skills in organizational development, capacity building and related issues in staff and members of JPV

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