Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. HUMANITARIAN organisation, the World Food Programme (WFP), has donated nine vehicles to government, a move meant to fight hunger.
The vehicles, valued at US$229 905, were handed over to Public Service and Social Welfare ministry.
These constituted five Toyota Prados and four Land Cruisers.
Addressing delegates and journalists after the handover ceremony, WFP country representative Barbra Clemens said the donation was a symbol of unity between the organisation and the government of Zimbabwe.
“This is more than just a set of keys; it is a symbol of our strong and enduring partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe,” she said.
“These vehicles will help strengthen the ministry’s ability to reach communities across the country, to deliver essential social protection and assistance services, and to respond effectively to the needs of vulnerable households.”
Clemens said for more than 20 years, WFP has stood alongside the people and Government of Zimbabwe, responding to urgent humanitarian needs while also contributing to long-term development.
“Today, that dual responsibility remains as pressing as ever. The demand for social protection, food assistance, and resilience-building continues to grow and central to delivering these services is reliable mobility — ensuring that officials and teams can reach every corner of the country quickly, safely, and effectively,” the WFP country representative said.
“These nine vehicles are, therefore, an investment in delivery capacity. They will support the ministry in monitoring programmes, reaching vulnerable communities, and ensuring that national social protection.
“Food assistance systems are stronger, faster, and more responsive. In this way, they become more than just vehicles—they become tools of service and impact.
“In addition, we are also donating digital media equipment to aid the ministry’s communications work—because documenting progress, sharing stories, and enhancing visibility are equally vital in strengthening accountability and mobilising support.”
Clemens reiterated that WFP is committed to saving and changing lives in the country, categorically stating that the vehicles would be an embodiment of hope, dignity and support to those who need it most.
Public Service minister Edgar Moyo said the donation would go a long way in ensuring development and sustainable livelihoods amongst the country’s rural communities.
“The ministry remains grateful for the support that WFP continues to render and its commitment to the people of Zimbabwe in ensuring food security goals are met,” he said.
“The technical support from the WFP has been giving continue to make a difference in the delivery of social protection services in the ministry.
“It has been noted that in all the districts that you have provided support, the staff is more empowered in grain distribution, supply chain management and logistical arrangements.”
Moyo said it was the ministry’s wish that WFP continues to spread this knowledge across the other districts it has not yet implemented.
“As we jointly implemented the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy/Lean Season Assistance, after our lessons learnt engagements, we noted gaps and I am glad we are here today to plug one of those gaps through motorisation of the Department,” the minister said.
“We gladly accept the nine vehicles which will go a long way to support our social protection programmes and facilitate programme implementation.
“This will enable the ministry to meet its targets as we look forward to concluding the implementation of NDS1 and getting into NDS2, towards Vision 2030.”
Over the years, the WFP has continued to support the Zimbabwean government by strengthening national social protection systems, building urban and rural resilience through skills training and climate-smart agriculture, and enhancing disaster risk management and planning, including the development of anticipatory action strategies.
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