The A.C.T.S of Faith, Doing Justice
The acronym ACTS, sums up the work of Silveira House in programming, that is, Advocacy and Peace Building, Community Development, Technical and Vocational Skills training and Socio-economic Research and Analysis.
LATEST STORIES FROM OUR PROGRAMMES
Re-greening the urban green spaces in Harare
Urban parks in Harare continue to deteriorate due to neglect and lack of resources to maintain them. Against this background, Silveira House stepped in to renovate some of the parks…
Zvishavane Dialogue Opens Opportunities for People with Disability
Silveira House facilitated a one-day dialogue meeting on 26 June 2020 at Runde RDC. The dialogue brought together people with disabilities (PWDs) and government departments such as District Development Coordinator,…
Experiences and Challenges Faced by Women During the Covid-19 Lockdown
The extended lockdown presents several challenges for women that need the attention of relevant stakeholders in government and civil society. Silveira House conducted review meetings on the Socio-economic Impact of…
Humanitarian support to Cyclone Idai affected population in Chipinge District, Zimbabwe
Following the destruction by Cyclone Idai, Silveira House intervened with the Humanitarian Aid support to Cyclone Idai affected population in Chipinge District Zimbabwe Project in Chipinge District between May 2019…
Marondera Rural District Council Leadership Development Workshop (December 16-17)
Within the context of the Leadership Development for Better and Accountable Governance project, the Community Development Department of Silveira House organized a Capacity Building Workshop for Marondera Rural District Council…
Leadership Training Workshop for Bindura University of Science Education Student Leadership
Within the context of the Leadership Development for Better and Accountable Governance project, the Community Development Department of Silveira House organized a Leadership training workshop for Bindura University of Science…
The Paradox of 21st Century Development Work: Moving ahead with Innovation and Staying true to Core Values
The year started with a lot of promises of a new dispensation. We, along with other Civil Society Organizations had high expectations. Regardless of minimal publicity, the influence of Silveira…
Social Work in Matobo: A Faith Journey
My journey with Silveira House began in 2007 as a participant in the Training for Transformation workshop that had been organized for community trainers. Then, I was an Agriculture Technical…
Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Development in Bindura
Silveira House set out to provide a full complement of its programming in Mashonaland Central in an attempt to bring about holistic transformation. The intervention involved cultivating a culture of…
Rays of Hope in Hopley
The presence of Silveira House in Hopley over the past three years left a mark, a hive of activity. Training programmes, clean-up campaigns, construction of an SME Site, and sports…
Shifting Horizons: Avoiding Stagnation Through Collaboration
My first full year at Silveira House implementing the Sustainable Peace and Development in Zimbabwe project has been quite interesting. I got to meet some people who were trained by…
Enterprise Development in a Harsh Economic Environment
In collaboration with Mavambo Trust, Silveira House hosted an eight week technical and vocational skills training programme for youth from surrounding surbubs. The courses offered included, household electrification, motor mechanics,…