UK in Zimbabwe

05/05/2021

In Matobo today, our team visited Natisa Rural Health Clinic, where they met UK-supported 🇬🇧 #HDFZim village health workers and clinic staff. The programme delivers essential health services to help end preventable deaths for mothers and babies.

05/05/2021

05/05/2021

“It’s truly an honour to meet Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Thank you for the visit.” Warriors 🇿🇼 and Aston Villa FC 🇬🇧 midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba.

#FootballisGreat

“It’s truly an honour to meet Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Thank you for the visit.” Warriors 🇿🇼 and Aston Villa FC 🇬🇧 midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba.

#FootballisGreat

05/05/2021

Yesterday Ambassador Melanie Robinson and the Development Director designate Geraldine O’Callaghan visited a #UKaid🇬🇧-supported girls secondary school in Bulawayo.

Since 2012 through the ZGSE Programme implemented by CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, 57,000 marginalised girls have been supported to complete their secondary education.

The ZGSE programme supports 1063 schools in 29 of the poorest districts in Zimbabwe🇿🇼. The UK has provided each school with two additional thermometers to assist the government of Zimbabwe track and trace efforts to test learners to help combat #COVID-19 across schools in the country.

04/05/2021

🇬🇧Ambassador Melanie Robinson on fighting climate change, quoted in the Chronicle today.

🇬🇧Ambassador Melanie Robinson on fighting climate change, quoted in the Chronicle today.

03/05/2021

03/05/2021

Pasi rino rese rusununguko rwenhau 🎙📰rwuri kurwiswa.

UK 🇬🇧 iri kushanda pamwe nevamwe sesimba repasirese rezvakanaka, vachisimuka kudzivirira hutongi hwejekerere uye vachidzivirira vatori venhau.

#WorldPressFreedomDay

Pasi rino rese rusununguko rwenhau 🎙📰rwuri kurwiswa.

UK 🇬🇧 iri kushanda pamwe nevamwe sesimba repasirese rezvakanaka, vachisimuka kudzivirira hutongi hwejekerere uye vachidzivirira vatori venhau.

#WorldPressFreedomDay

03/05/2021

To mark #WorldPressFreedomDay 🇬🇧 Minister for Africa spoke to journalists on press freedom as the beating heart of a functioning democracy.

🗣Listen to James Duddridge speech 👇

03/05/2021

#HeforShe: Giles Enticknap

Tackling GBV remains a priority. Join our Deputy Ambassador Giles Enticknap and the #HeForShe movement to ensure a safe environment for all women & girls.

#HeForShe #GenderEquality
UN Women

03/05/2021

In 2020 #UKaid-supported School Improvement Grants (SIGs) reached 4,500 of the most fragile schools around Zimbabwe contributing to:

📚Enhanced learning environments for pupils

📝Improved physical conditions

📏Improved functionality

Grade 7 pass-rates at SIG schools went ⬆️ by 23% in 2019 compared with 2015, while the pass-rate of schools without the grants went ⬆️ by 13%

🚺 Pass-rates for girls went ⬆️ by 23% in SIG schools versus 15.7% in non-SIG schools

🚹 Pass-rates for boys went ⬆️ by 21% versus 9.2%

SIGs are seen to be covering the right things:

⏺ They’ve funded key projects in the broader realm of improvements in the teaching and learning environments:

⏺ Schools receiving SIGs were better equipped in terms of basic learning materials and classroom furniture #UKaid

SIGs have also provided a positive effect for girls' enrollment and attendance through the construction of additional WASH facilities.

SIGs’ adaptability has ensured the right things are being funded with a strong developmental thrust to ensure its benefits will endure #UKaid

In 2020 #UKaid-supported School Improvement Grants (SIGs) reached 4,500 of the most fragile schools around Zimbabwe contributing to:

📚Enhanced learning environments for pupils

📝Improved physical conditions

📏Improved functionality

Grade 7 pass-rates at SIG schools went ⬆️ by 23% in 2019 compared with 2015, while the pass-rate of schools without the grants went ⬆️ by 13%

🚺 Pass-rates for girls went ⬆️ by 23% in SIG schools versus 15.7% in non-SIG schools

🚹 Pass-rates for boys went ⬆️ by 21% versus 9.2%

SIGs are seen to be covering the right things:

⏺ They’ve funded key projects in the broader realm of improvements in the teaching and learning environments:

⏺ Schools receiving SIGs were better equipped in terms of basic learning materials and classroom furniture #UKaid

SIGs have also provided a positive effect for girls' enrollment and attendance through the construction of additional WASH facilities.

SIGs’ adaptability has ensured the right things are being funded with a strong developmental thrust to ensure its benefits will endure #UKaid

30/04/2021

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23/04/2021

Following the case of Joana Mamombe closely. Very important she gets the medical attention she needs. All prisoners have the right to equal and fair treatment under the law #StandUpForHumanRights

23/04/2021

🔊TENDER ADVERT🔊

Provision of security services at British Embassy and staff residence in Harare, Zimbabwe

🔊TENDER ADVERT🔊

Provision of security services at British Embassy and staff residence in Harare, Zimbabwe

23/04/2021

“Congrats to the new CURE Children’s Hospital Bulawayo on its first surgery. Delighted to see this project - supported by UK donors, charities and Cure International - changing lives. The hospital offers free orthopaedic surgery to 0-18 yr olds & will train surgeons from Zimbabwe & region”

-Ambassador Melanie Robinson
📸Cure Children’s Hospital of Zimbabwe

23/04/2021

From far-flung places to trends throughout the ages...inspiration comes in many forms.

Fashion designer and #GREATBritain campaign ambassador Julien Macdonald reveals the stories behind some of his showstopping red-carpet moments. 👗👠

👨🏽‍💻bit.ly/32hI7U5
#CreativityIsGREAT

From far-flung places to trends throughout the ages...inspiration comes in many forms.

Fashion designer and #GREATBritain campaign ambassador Julien Macdonald reveals the stories behind some of his showstopping red-carpet moments. 👗👠

👨🏽‍💻bit.ly/32hI7U5
#CreativityIsGREAT

23/04/2021

“Celebrating #EarthDay2021. In the last month I’ve visited some of the most beautiful corners of this earth, here in #Zimbabwe. Let’s protect our planet 🌍.” -Ambassador Melanie Robinson.

#TogetherForOurPlanet🌍

“Celebrating #EarthDay2021. In the last month I’ve visited some of the most beautiful corners of this earth, here in #Zimbabwe. Let’s protect our planet 🌍.” -Ambassador Melanie Robinson.

#TogetherForOurPlanet🌍

22/04/2021

EarthDay2021

“Now more than ever we need to adopt eco-friendly solutions that protect our lives and livelihoods” - Chevening Awards (FCDO) scholar Chris Charamba.

#EarthDay2021
#TogetherForOurPlanet🌍

21/04/2021

#RaiseYourHand
#GirlsEducation
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#RaiseYourHand
#GirlsEducation
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21/04/2021

Educating all girls everywhere is a game changer. We’re raising our hands here at UKinZimbabwe ahead of the Global Education Summit hosted by the UK and Kenya in July

#RaiseYourHand
🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

Educating all girls everywhere is a game changer. We’re raising our hands here at UKinZimbabwe ahead of the Global Education Summit hosted by the UK and Kenya in July

#RaiseYourHand
🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

21/04/2021

Today is The Queen’s 95th birthday.

The Queen was born at 2.40am on 21 April 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London. She was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

This year Her Majesty remains at Windsor Castle, during a period of Royal Mourning following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh.

21/04/2021

Today the FCDO wishes Her Majesty The Queen well on her 95th birthday.

As Head of the Diplomatic Service, last year Her Majesty visited the FCDO virtually to learn about our international work and to unveil a new official portrait by artist Miriam Escofet.

20/04/2021

From the very start of the coronavirus pandemic, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 has been at the forefront of efforts to tackle the disease.

Every day British scientists and researchers, are working round the clock to develop vaccines, treatments and mass testing, to protect the most vulnerable.

18/04/2021

Congratulating the people of Zimbabwe on 41 years of independence. Makorokoto! Amhlophe!

Congratulating the people of Zimbabwe on 41 years of independence. Makorokoto! Amhlophe!

13/04/2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

10/04/2021

If you wish to send a personal message of condolence - an Online Book of Condolence is now open. Send your message using this form: bit.ly/3rZF8tT

A selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family & may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.

If you wish to send a personal message of condolence - an Online Book of Condolence is now open. Send your message using this form: bit.ly/3rZF8tT

A selection of messages will be passed on to members of the Royal Family & may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity.

09/04/2021

“Great to visit horticultural exporter Lingflora farm in Gweru. The UK 🇬🇧 , through the UK Trade Partnerships Programme (#UKTP), is supporting 🇿🇼 smallholder farmers to export to the UK through lead farms like Lingflora.” -Country Director for Trade, Tom Hill.

09/04/2021

ESA-UK Economic Partnership Agreement

The ESA-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) ensures that Zimbabwean exporters like Lingflora, can export their produce to the UK both tariff and quota-free.

30/03/2021

James Duddridge is UK 🇬🇧 government Minister for Africa.

James Duddridge is UK 🇬🇧 government Minister for Africa.

29/03/2021

‪Good to see coverage of this health promotion 🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏾campaign. It’s run by Zimbabwe Chevening Awards (FCDO) alumnus 🇿🇼🇬🇧, Brighton Chizhande.‬

‪With other Zimbabwe doctors he is organising cycling tours to raise awareness of the health benefits of getting on your bike and being active!‬

‪Good to see coverage of this health promotion 🚴🏾‍♂️🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏾campaign. It’s run by Zimbabwe Chevening Awards (FCDO) alumnus 🇿🇼🇬🇧, Brighton Chizhande.‬

‪With other Zimbabwe doctors he is organising cycling tours to raise awareness of the health benefits of getting on your bike and being active!‬

23/03/2021

Today marks the first anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown. At 1200 GMT staff at UKinZimbabwe joined the UK in observing a minute of silence to mark the occasion and to remember those who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic

#DayofReflection

Today marks the first anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown. At 1200 GMT staff at UKinZimbabwe joined the UK in observing a minute of silence to mark the occasion and to remember those who have died in the COVID-19 pandemic

#DayofReflection

22/03/2021

On #WorldWaterDay we’re profiling these thoughtful pieces on Women and Water by brilliant #Zimbabwe #artist Charles Nkomo, recently acquired for the British Embassy in Harare. Here’s what Charles has to say on the theme.

“These paintings are inspired by the water problems that the country has faced. Apart from the drought we as people are also majorly contributing to the climate change. The two lonely trees are awaiting the day they too will be cut into either timber or firewood. Sand poaching has land to serious environmental degradation. Both land and water pollution are disturbing the ecosystem. People have suffered in their endeavour to get the precious liquid. Animals and nature have suffered with no recourse. I live in Bulawayo and we started off with 24hr water shedding until we finally got to a point where we would get water whenever it was available. At times that was fortnightly, in some instances once monthly. And that brought fear when Covid 19 hit the country and people were told survival depended on cleanliness - regular had washing. The desperation was equally mirrored in the sad tall trees with shrivelled leaves that looked as though they too were praying to the Almighty to make those clouds rain and bring life-saving water.”