CALL FOR CONSULTANCY: DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL HUMANITARIAN POLICY/STRATEGY
Terms of Reference (ToR) Workshop on Humanitarian Aid and Development of a Humanitarian Policy/Strategy Background Many communities face recurring humanitarian challenges such as food insecurity, climate-induced disasters, conflict-related displacement, health emergencies, and limited access to essential services. To strengthen organisational and community preparedness, response, coordination, and resilience, there is a need for Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre […]
FROM STONES TO SUSTENENCE
When Rosa Mateka started her garden in 2020, it was a small, stony plot where she only grew maize during the rainy season. “The garden had a lot of stones, so I just grew maize when the rains came. After that, I would leave it idle and go to Msengezi river to do gardening again,” […]
MUSHROOM TRAININGS BRING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO MBIRE, NYAMINYAMI, AND HURUNGWE
In the climate-challenged districts of Mbire, Hurungwe, and Nyaminyami, a new livelihood opportunity is taking root through the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund II (ZRBF II) USHINGI project, implemented by Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC). The initiative aims to enhance sustainable and diversified livelihood options for rural communities, promoting inclusive economic growth and is expected to benefit […]
FPC SHOWCASES SOIL LAB SERVICES AT SEED-CO ANNUAL HORTICULTURE FIELD DAY
Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) participated in Seed Co’s Annual Horticulture Field Day held on the 5th of December, joining farmers, researchers, agribusinesses, and development partners for a key industry knowledge exchange event. As part of its exhibition, FPC showcased its Soil Laboratory services, highlighting how soil testing, analysis, and advisory support contribute to improved […]
“SKILLED MANPOWER AND CONTINUOUS TRAINING IN AGROECOLOGY: ESSENTIAL FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” – CHIKWARI
Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre today hosted its 5th Diploma in Agroecology Graduation Ceremony, where 54 students (20 men and 34 women) were conferred with Diplomas in Agroecology, the ceremony was held to recognize and celebrate the graduates’ successful completion of a programme designed to equip practitioners with skills essential for promoting climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture across Zimbabwe. […]
All systems go for FPC 5th Graduation Ceremony Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre is set to mark a significant milestone at its 5th Graduation Ceremony, where 54 students (20 male 34 Female) are expected to be conferred with Diplomas in Agroecology, under the centre’s academic affiliation with Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE). The event, scheduled to […]
VACANCY: MEAL INTERN
MEAL INTERN LOCATION: HARARE DURATION – 1 YEAR Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) is a local Zimbabwean NGO founded in 1988. FPC implements various community development projects aimed at establishing a food-secure Zimbabwe through the promotion of sustainable land-based food systems, specifically permaculture and agroecology practices. The organization is looking for a MEAL Intern whose role […]
CALL FOR CONSULTANCY-FARMER-MANAGED SEED SYSTEMS
TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP A POLICY BRIEF ON FARMER-MANAGED SEED SYSTEMS GENERAL INFORMATION Contract Type: Individual Consultancy Duration: 90 working Days (3 months) Expected start Date: December 2025 Application Deadline: 26 November 2026 INTRODUCTION Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre (FPC) is registered under the Zimbabwe Institute of Permaculture (ZIP) as a local […]
TORs FOR CONSULTANCY MANDATE: SWISSAID
TORs FOR CONSULTANCY MANDATE: SWISSAID Click link below to access the TORs. SW_ZIM_Country Coord Consultancy ENG
SEEDS OF CHANGE: THE DAWN OF A YOUTH-LED AGROECOLOGY REVOLUTION IN MBIRE
In 2022, when the Strategic Partnership Agreement 2 project was introduced in Mbire by ActionAid Zimbabwe and Fambidzanai Permaculture Centre, a new chapter began for many youths, especially young women like Blessing Kapota. Blessing is a young woman from Kabvongodze village (Ward 9, Mbire) under Chief Chitsungo. Through hands-on training in agroecology, she and her […]