#YALI2023 #MandelaFellow Calvin Manika reports on marginalized communities in Zimbabwe. Learn how a PDE at Street Sense Media strengthened his commitment to giving people a platform to tell their stories: buff.ly/3yd4Xzs Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State ExchangeAlumni U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe

This #MothersDay we’re celebrating the 42% drop in maternal mortality across USAID’s 25 priority countries since 2000. In Zimbabwe, our work has prevented the deaths of almost 400 mothers, since 2018, in USAID-supported facilities. 🇿🇼

What does sanctioning 11 individuals out of 16 million people mean for Zimbabwe?
The country of Zimbabwe and its people are not sanctioned and never were. The United States government designated 11 individuals and three entities who are recently...
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Widespread hunger can fuel instability, violence, irregular migration, and in turn, greater food insecurity. The United States is helping to give food to those in need now, but also to build a future that's healthier and more stable for people everywhere.

Does the U.S. have sanctions on Zimbabwe and its people?
No, the country of Zimbabwe and its people are not sanctioned, and never were. Only 11 individuals are sanctioned out of 16 million people.

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Mhlelusizo is in the U.S. at the A:shiwi College & Career Readiness Center at the Pueblo of Zuni, New Mexico.

Chef Ncube’s visit is courtesy of IndigeNOW! Indigenous Cuisines from Around the World and The African Cuisine & Art Festival: Let's Celebrate!
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Today Secretary Antony Blinken unveiled the U.S. International Cyberspace and Digital Strategy.

We believe technology can and should be used to drive development and prosperity, promote respect for human rights, and solve shared global challenges.

What does it mean to power Africa? Join our Facebook Live with Power Africa Coordinator, Richard Nelson to discuss how Power Africa is working towards ending energy poverty in Africa. facebook.com/events/7981674…
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Operation of Hope’s CEO Jennifer Trubenbach met with CDA French recently. Its surgical team will perform free facial reconstructive surgeries for children this month with open screening days on May 4th and May 12th at Mpilo Hospital. It has sent missions to Zimbabwe since 2006.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay 2024, U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe honors the journalists who courageously cover environmental challenges. Journalism serves as a beacon of truth and accountability and a free press amplifies voices, exposes injustices, and drives meaningful action for our planet's health.

Dance like nobody's watching - it's #InternationalDanceDay ! 💃🕺

Department of State celebrates the artistry, passion, & diversity of dance styles from around the 🌎. Paris 2024 Breaking goes for Olympic gold. Dance, sports, arts - all powerful ways people connect & cultures are shared.

Incredible evening celebrating Bulawayo’s musicians, poets & artists. Thank you to National Gallery in Bulawayo for hosting & British Council for their partnership in our shared goal to support Zimbabwe’s talented creative sector. #ZITF2024

At the Scholastica exhibition at ZITF, Chargé d’Affaires Elaine French spoke to young people on U.S. education and sports exchange programs.  She reaffirmed the U.S. government’s support and commitment to education and sports diplomacy.

Happy Friday Bulawayo! Come visit the U.S. Embassy in Hall 4 today and learn about our programs and opportunities! Take your picture with the Statue of Liberty or at the podium. See you there! #ZITF2024

The U.S. Embassy and the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe hosted a discussion on the changing biodiversity of southern Africa’s savanna on the margins of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.

Charge d’Affaires French Supports Inclusive Entrepreneurship at #ZITF2024

Charge d’Affaires French met with mine workers and civil society leaders to discuss how we can partner to promote inclusive economic growth, uphold workers’ rights, advance women’s equality, and end child labor. #ZITF2024