Bantwana Zimbabwe

Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) is a dynamic, locally registered non-governmental organization recognized for its innovation, agility, and technical excellence in transforming the lives of vulnerable children and youth in Zimbabwe. As a trusted partner to global institutions such as PEPFAR, UNICEF, and the Government of Zimbabwe, BZ leads impactful programs that improve health, education, economic resilience, and child protection—particularly for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). An affiliate of JSI/World Education, Bantwana Zimbabwe was born out of the Bantwana Initiative, established in 2006 to address the complex challenges facing children and youth affected by HIV and poverty. Since attaining Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) status in 2020, BZ has been guided by a locally-led board o...