Providing support, protection, and empowerment to vulnerable communities and individuals across Mutare Rural District.
The Social Services Department of Mutare Rural District Council is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents, with special focus on vulnerable groups. We provide a range of programs aimed at social protection, community development, and individual empowerment.
Vulnerable Groups Support
Comprehensive assistance programs for orphans, elderly, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable community members.
Community Development
Programs that strengthen community cohesion, promote social inclusion, and support community-led initiatives.
Gender & Child Protection
Initiatives promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and protecting children's rights.
Our Approach
Our social services follow a rights-based, participatory approach that empowers communities and individuals while protecting the most vulnerable members of society.
Community-Centered
Working with communities to identify their needs and develop appropriate, sustainable solutions.
Rights-Based
Ensuring all interventions uphold the dignity and rights of individuals and communities.
Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
Partnering with government departments, NGOs, and community organizations for comprehensive support.
Social Services Impact Statistics
3,200+
Vulnerable Individuals Supported
45
Community Support Groups
28
Wards with Active Programs
82%
Satisfaction Rate
Vulnerable Groups We Serve
Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Educational support, psychosocial services, nutrition assistance, and protection services for children in difficult circumstances.
Elderly Citizens
Social pensions, home-based care, recreational activities, and support for income-generating projects.
People with Disabilities
Assistive devices, vocational training, accessibility advocacy, and social inclusion programs.
Women at Risk
GBV prevention and response, economic empowerment, legal aid, and safe spaces.
Youth
Life skills training, career guidance, recreational facilities, and leadership development.
Current Social Programs
Household Food Security Program
Location: All 36 wards
Scope: Nutrition support, agricultural inputs, and food-for-work programs for vulnerable households
Beneficiaries: 1,500+ households monthly
Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Location: Wards 5, 12, 18, 22, 27, 31
Scope: Awareness campaigns, support services, and community mobilization against GBV
Status: Expanded to 6 new wards in 2023
Youth Skills Development Program
Scope: Vocational training, entrepreneurship development, and life skills education
Beneficiaries: 350+ youth annually
Social Services FAQs
- How can I access social welfare assistance?
- What criteria are used to identify vulnerable households?
- How does the council support people with disabilities?
- What should I do if I need to report child abuse or neglect?