DAPP Zimbabwe

DAPP Zimbabwe (Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe) is a locally registered private voluntary organization (PVO) operating in Zimbabwe. It implements sustainable development projects across five thematic areas: Agriculture, Health, Education, Community Development and Emergencies. The organization began its work in 1980, shortly after Zimbabwe gained independence, initially focusing on short-term projects such as constructing schools and clinics and establishing farming cooperatives. It was formally registered in June 1980 under the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare with registration number PVO 22/80. Over the past 44 years, DAPP Zimbabwe has complemented the government of Zimbabwe's efforts by implementing both short-term and long-term development projects aligned with Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 2 (2025-2030), Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. Its vision is to see a loving, caring and responsible society where all people live a healthy and dignified life. Its mission is to implement quality community-led projects to empower people with knowledge, skills and tools to improve their lives. The organization reports reaching 555,548 people across all projects, including 113,970 people reached with HIV and TB information in health projects, 5,211 smallholder farmers worked directly in agricultural projects, 495 students graduated from education projects, 2,500 trees planted across projects promoting afforestation, and 400 functioning Internal Savings and Lending groups across projects. DAPP Zimbabwe is a private voluntary organization, not a commercial company, and operates as a non-profit development organization in Zimbabwe.

DAPP Zimbabwe (Development Aid from People to People Zimbabwe) is a private voluntary organization registered in Zimbabwe. Its work began in 1980, shortly after the country gained independence. Initially, the organization focused on short-term projects, such as constructing schools, clinics and establishing farming cooperatives. It was formally registered in June 1980 under the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare with registration number PVO 22/80. Since then, DAPP Zimbabwe has been implementing both short-term and long-term development projects that align with Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 2 (2025-2030), Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. Over the past 44 years, the organization has complemented the government of Zimbabwe's efforts by implementing development projects in five thematic areas: Agriculture, Health, Education, Community Development and Emergencies. Its work is centered on empowering individuals and communities to drive their own development, resulting in contextually relevant and effective solutions. The organization reports significant reach: 555,548 people reached across all projects, 113,970 people reached with HIV and TB information in health projects, 5,211 smallholder farmers worked directly in agricultural projects, 495 students graduated from education projects, 2,500 trees planted across projects promoting afforestation, and 400 functioning Internal Savings and Lending groups across projects. In September 2026, DAPP Zimbabwe led a targeted food relief initiative for 1,800 vulnerable households in Epworth and Ponesai Vanhu Children's Home, distributing 20 metric tonnes of rice in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and the Government of Zimbabwe.

• 2026

  Led targeted food relief for 1,800 vulnerable households in Epworth and Ponesai Vanhu Children's Home, distributing 20 metric tonnes of rice in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy and the Government of Zimbabwe.

• 1980

  DAPP Zimbabwe began operations shortly after Zimbabwe's independence, initially focusing on short-term projects such as constructing schools, clinics and establishing farming cooperatives.

• 1980

  Registered as a Private Voluntary Organization in Zimbabwe in June 1980 under the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, registration number PVO 22/80.

A locally registered private voluntary organization implementing community-led sustainable development projects in Zimbabwe, aligned with national development strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Agriculture projects

  Empowering smallholder farmers to build resilience against climate shocks for increased food, nutrition and income security.

• Education projects

  Promoting education as a human right: equipping individuals especially the youths with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a better future.

• Health projects

  Empowering people to be active participants in their own health because only the people can liberate themselves.

• Community development projects

  Building capacity of families and communities to create a conducive environment for the children to grow, thrive and reach their full potential.

• Emergency projects

  Providing aid assistance to families; restore their dignity and hope so they can get back on their feet and rebuild their lives.

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2. 2Who we are | DAPP Zimbabwedapp-zimbabwe.org
3. 3DAPP Zimbabwewikidata.org