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In Numbers
194.55 MT of food assistance distributed
USD 96,880 cash-based transfers distributed
USD 31.1 million net funding requirements for the next six months (June – November 25)
12,110 people assisted in May 2025 through in-kind food and cash transfers
Operational Updates
Support to Refugees: In May, WFP Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, provided food assistance to 12,110 refugees at Tongogara Refugee Settlement (TRS). In response to the Government’s transition from maize to wheat as the primary in-kind cereal, WFP adjusted its assistance modality by distributing wheat grain and providing an additional cash top-up of USD 1 per person to cover milling costs . This adjustment increased the total monthly cash transfer to USD 8 per person, enabling refugees to mill wheat and purchase essential commodities such as vegetable oil and pulses. WFP proactively engaged and sensitized stakeholders at Tongogara Refugee Settlement to facilitate the smooth acceptance of the cereal transition. Distributions were successfully completed within the month, with WFP and its partners also providing cooking demonstrations and guidance to support households in the effective preparation of wheatbased meals.
Inter-Agency Collaboration: WFP signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNFPA to enhance collaboration in the integration of nutrition and gender-based violence (GBV) mitigation services within food security interventions. This partnership seeks to deliver more holistic and inclusive support to vulnerable populations.
Urban Preparedness: In May, WFP Zimbabwe advanced its urban preparedness efforts through a series of collaborative activities designed to strengthen disaster risk management and response capacity: WFP supported a flood mapping exercise in the Ascot area of Gweru City, a known flood-prone hotspot. The exercise was led by the Zimbabwe National Geospatial and Space Agency (ZINGSA) and the Department of Civil Protection (DCP), with technical support from the CIMA Research Foundation. Local stakeholders, including the Gweru City Civil Protection Committee, actively participated in the exercise, reinforcing community engagement and ownership. The data collected will inform the development of high-resolution hydraulic models to enhance flood risk assessment and strengthen flood management strategies in urban areas.