Viva Network Zimbabwe (VNZ)

Viva Network Zimbabwe(VNZ) is the Zimbabwean branch of the international network, Viva. VNZ was founded in 1999 as a network of organizations and churches seeking effective, collaborative responses to improve the situation of children at risk in Zimbabwe. The network is registered as a civil society organization (MA822/2003), and was later registered as a charity organization—a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 11/19)—in March 2020. The vision of VNZ is “to see all children at risk living in safe, loving homes and communities.” The key focus areas of the network, as outlined in the organization’s five-year strategy (2025–2029), are child protection, family strengthening, access to basic services and membership development. VNZ has a broad membership of 54 organizations, 160 churches, and 15 associated partners in Harare. The network draws much of its strength from its members’ competencies in its focus areas. Through its members, VNZ has an estimated direct reach of 250,000 children.