Poverty Reduction Forum Trust

Low Treasury disbursements stall PSIP projects–newsday.co.zw/local-news/art… @ZIMCODD1 @DeafZimTrust @MoPSEZW @MoHCCZim @MoLGPWZim

Panel of discussions from ARDCZ, UCAZ and CWGH highlighted that there's need for health and education facilities to be closer to the people and be accessible by PWDs @ZIMCODD1 @MoLGPWZim @UcazOfficial @DeafZimTrust @MoHCCZim @mhtestd @CWGH1

PRFT in collaboration with @ZIMCODD1 is hosting the Feasibility Assessment of the Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) Workshop. In attendence are Parliament Portfolio Committees on Child rights, Primary & Secondary Education, Higher & Tertiary Education & Disability Caucus

Today we joined the #IDEP2024 commemorations hosted by Christian Aid under the theme "Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Youth Leading the Fight Against Poverty", the dialogue was aimed at equiping young people with life skills & foundational knowledge necessary for overcoming poverty.

The El Niño induced drought during the 2023/2024 cropping season raised the need to practice agroecology & conservative farming.Smallholder farmers were the most affected hence they need capacity strengthening on practicing conservative agriculture in the upcoming farming season.

The Auditor General's 2023 Report revealed that ZWL$10.3 billion meant for social protection programs like BEAM was not utilized due to poor beneficiary identification.Better coordination is needed between @OMpslsw & @MoPSEZim to ensure vulnerable children access basic education.

Period poverty remains a concern with over 50% of menstruating girls in Zimbabwe missing school due to lack of sanitary wear when they are on their periods. Has school going girls in your area received sanitary pads yet?

External Debt stands at $13 billion while Domestic Debt is $8 billion, a staggering $21 billion Debt Burden which constitutes 67.8% of the GDP. About 90% of the Debt is in arrears. We are not in a position to service our debt @ZIMCODD1 @TIZim_info @ZimTreasury

Distance barriers have been noted to be one of the biggest barriers in accesing SRH services by women in marginalized communities. Therefore there's need for mobile clinics that provide SRH services as a solution to the problem. @CAID_Zimbabwe @zccinzim @ShamwariyeMwana @YetTrust

Hon Nyamupinga discussing the need to engage traditional leaders in tackling cultural beliefs that are impacts access to SRHR services by persons with disabilities @CAID_Zimbabwe @CWGH1 @ShamwariyeMwana @zccinzim @ParliamentZim @CA_global

Lorraine Mumba from @CWGH1 sharing community feedback on SRHR services. Social & cultural barriers were noted such as men not being keen to discuss menstrual health & hygiene with their daughters. incorporation of men in SRHR discussions remains key @CAID_Zimbabwe @zccinzim

Justice Tapatapa from @zccinzim presenting the community feedback on SRHR services. Lack of menstrual hygiene kits & limited SRHR services for PWDs was noted as key feedback coming from Communities @CAID_Zimbabwe @CA_global @zccinzim @CWGH1 @ShamwariyeMwana

Today @PRFTZim is hosting the Status of Sexual Reproductive Health Financing Dialogue Workshop. Present are Parliament Portfolio Committees on Health and Child Care and Diasbility Caucus and civil society organizations working on SRHR.

Today the @PRFTZim is participating in the Data User -Producer Symposium hosted by @zimstat under the theme; Data User -Producer Forum: Sharing Experiences & Best Practices @unwomenzw @OMpslsw @UNFPA_Zimbabwe @nangozimbabwe

Did you know? Most women including those with disabilities in marginalized communities have limited knowledge of local and national budget provisions for SRH services.There's need for awareness on effective use of budget consultation platforms to raise their SRH service concerns

PRFT joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Workers' Day. Wishing all workers a wonderful day!

High Public Debt impacts the financing of health & education through the crowding out effect. Macroeconomic stability, strong institutions & infrastructure are key for sustained growth notes @ProsperTM @ZIMCODD1 @DeafZimTrust @ParliamentZim @NAYOZimbabwe

Dr. Prosper Chitambara @ProsperTM presenting on Investigative Social Spending Analysis for Health and Education Sectors. @ZIMCODD1 @ZNCWC @NAYOZimbabwe @DeafZimTrust #FollowtheMoney

Today @PRFTZim in collaboration with @ZIMCODD1 is hosting a Health & Education Social Spending Patterns & Expenditure Tracking Workshop. Present are Parliament Portfolio Committees on Health &Child Care, Pri & Secondary Education, Higher & Tertiary Education, & Disability Caucus