{"id":6,"date":"2025-11-16T23:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T23:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wajosiah.exodusti.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-11-30T23:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T23:08:45","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wajosiah.org.zw\/index.php\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About Us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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WaJosiah Development Trust is a community-driven organisation dedicated to uplifting vulnerable families and improving the quality of life in Bikita and surrounding areas. Founded on compassion and a deep desire to transform lives, the Trust was established after the Mazengwa family witnessed the daily struggles faced by local communities\u2014limited healthcare access, social challenges, poverty, and the growing impact of climate change.<\/p>

Our Vision<\/strong><\/p>

To build a resilient, healthy, and empowered community where vulnerable families, women, children, and youth can thrive; where natural resources are protected; and where every person has access to dignity, opportunity, and wellbeing<\/p>

Our Mission<\/strong><\/p>

Our mission is to uplift the lives of vulnerable individuals and families by:<\/p>

  • Providing support that improves their standard of living and promotes welfare.<\/li>
  • Ensuring access to essential material, mental, and physical health services for women, children, and youth in underserved rural and urban communities.<\/li>
  • Strengthening community resilience to climate change and land degradation through sustainable natural resource management and value addition.<\/li>
  • Offering humanitarian assistance to persons and families affected by natural disasters or crises.<\/li><\/ul>

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    Core Values<\/strong><\/p>

    Compassion
    <\/strong>We act with empathy, kindness, and a deep commitment to uplifting vulnerable individuals and families.<\/p>

    Integrity
    <\/strong>We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our programs and partnerships.<\/p>

    Community Empowerment
    <\/strong>We believe in strengthening communities through participation, ownership, and shared responsibility.<\/p>

    Respect for Human Dignity
    <\/strong>We uphold the dignity, rights, and worth of every individual, regardless of their circumstances.<\/p>

    Sustainability
    <\/strong>We promote environmentally responsible practices that protect natural resources for future generations.<\/p>

    Collaboration
    <\/strong>We work hand-in-hand with communities, partners, donors, and stakeholders to achieve lasting impact.<\/p>

    Excellence
    <\/strong>We strive to deliver high-quality services and solutions that create meaningful and measurable change.<\/p>


    Organisational Objectives<\/strong><\/p>

    Improve the Standard of Living for Vulnerable Families
    <\/strong>To provide assistance, services, and programs that address poverty, promote welfare, and support vulnerable households.<\/p>

    Strengthen Health and Social Support Systems
    <\/strong>To deliver material, mental, and physical health support to women, children, and youth in underserved urban and rural communities.<\/p>

    Promote Environmental Resilience
    <\/b><\/span>To support communities in managing natural resources responsibly, restoring degraded environments, and adapting to climate change.<\/span><\/p>

    Provide Humanitarian Relief During Crises
    <\/strong>To respond swiftly to natural disasters and emergencies with life-saving aid and recovery support.<\/p>

    Empower Children and Youth Through Education
    <\/strong>To promote access to quality education, skills development, and mentorship that unlocks opportunities for young people.<\/p>

    Build Sustainable Community Partnerships
    <\/strong>To collaborate with local leaders, government, and development partners for long-term community transformation.<\/p>

    Strengthen Organisational Capacity
    <\/strong>To enhance the Trust\u2019s ability to deliver effective programs through sound governance, innovation, and resource mobilization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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