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In line with Zim-Asset Upfumi Kumadzimayi, Inotho Kubo Mama has endeavoured to formulate framework that will assist the women in society as well as re-build the country particularly in the following sectors;

·         Manufacturing sector by resuscitating distressed and closed companies, generating employment and substituting imports as well as building a sustainable basis for export led growth. We have created clothing and tailoring division within our organization made up entirely of members which we intend to grow into a full-fledged factory that will see the production of protective wear (mining, health sectors) as well as uniforms, tracksuits and a wide range of other clothing products.

·         Mining Sector, Upfumi Kumadzimayi, Inotho Kubomama will work closely with the ministry as well as the Mineral Exploration Company, Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) and the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ). These institutions play a pivotal role in management of the minerals value chain systems in terms of creating a conducive environment for minerals exploitation, value addition and marketing. We will look at the Ministry for support in terms of financial resources to execute our mandate.

·         Farming Sector, Upfumi Kumadzimayi, Inotho Kubomama will work closely with ministry for recapitalization of some of member`s projects. Women have always played a key role in providing food and nutrition security to house-holds and we now intend to go on a national drive. The Presidential Input Support Scheme focuses on supporting the vulnerable groups at household and community levels but we strongly believe that if given the opportunity and appropriate backing our women can revive the “bread basket of Africa.” By initiating contract farming arrangements we believe that this can be our stepping stone into the farming sector.

·         Tourism, the absence of a revolving fund to support the tourism industry, especially SMEs and Co-operatives has caused many challenges especially for women in tourism. Zimbabwe endowed with a wealth of resources, wildlife and first class touring destinations is the ideal retreat.

We intend to create several initiatives that will benefit our members, women in society and the country at large. By developing revolving funds with your assistance we intend to create micro-finance facilities for members, especially the women vendors on the streets. All members will first go through a business workshop that will cover the following areas;

·         Fundamentals of business operations

·         Personal financial management/ principles of accounts

·         Skills training

Divisions

Upfumi Ku Madzimai/ Inotho kubo Mama has created several divisions under its umbrella that will help us achieve our goal of empowering all women in all sectors and from different backgrounds. Mainly;

1. Mining

Ø   Gender sensitive technology assistance initiatives

Ø   Enhancement of other skills, including managerial and accounting

Ø  Financial support through establishment of credit lines and micro-lending programmes

Ø  Support for acquisition of mineral titles

Ø   Awareness campaigns of health and safety issues with consideration of children

2. Farming

Ø  Workshops on sustainable farming methods

Ø  Financial support

Ø   Micro projects, Chicken, Goat and Pigs

Ø  Support for acquisition of land

3. Fashion

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Ø  Assist tailors in identifying markets

Ø  Identify textile manufacturing techniques

Ø  Create shows bazaars to showcase

4. Arts & Crafts

Ø  Create workshops on beading, skills creation

Ø  Promote artwork by providing exposure to foreign buyers

Ø  Exhibitions to showcase

Ø   Support music and drama groups

5. Marketing

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Ø  Skills training

Ø  Assistance in identifying viable opportunities

6. Technology

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Ø  Promote technological development of the girl child

Ø  Identify and support solar and I.T. developers

Ø  Provide training with focus on new technologies e.g solar energy

7. Fruit & Vegetables Distribution

Ø  Identify regional and international markets

Ø  Develop packaging and preserving methods

Ø   Negotiate attractive prices direct from suppliers

8. Regional and international Traders

Ø  Develop strategies that assist traders by registration and cooperation with Zimtrade

Ø  Creation of “pool” shopping trips (Dubai/ China)

Ø  Creation of revolving funds

9. Beauticians

Ø  Facilitate workshops that promote exposure

Ø  Training workshops

Ø  Revolving funds to stock beauty products

10. Printers

Ø  Source bulk printing clientele

Ø  Source equipment for printing press

Ø  Develop a news letter and magazine showcasing developments within the organization and developments within each sub-division

11. Caterers

Ø  Facilitate training workshops

Ø  Source functions on behalf of members

Ø  Create WINE workshops to educate caterers on the differences of wine

12. Sports Development

Ø  Development projects from grass roots

Ø  Mentor teams in all sporting disciplines

Ø  Sponsor junior league soccer teams and matches

Ø  Support all sporting initiatives

Ø  Develop sports and recreational facilities

Upfumi Kumadzimayi, Inotho Kubo Mama endeavours to create opportunities of benefit to all organizations that assist and uplift the down trodden in life. We are a compassionate organization whose sole purpose is to fight all kinds of abuse on women as well as provide equal opportunity for all especially the girl child in society.

It is our hope and sincere intent that we build strong partnerships with the business as well as Government institutions.

Mission Statement

To build the capacity of the communities to empower them to a level, where they can take over the socio-economic development of the area by themselves and creation of an enabling environment for women to realise their potential fully at all levels.