Zimbabwe

Map of Zimbabwe


Population: 12 million

Urban Population: 38%

Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups:Shona - 82%
Ndebele, other African tribes - 14%

Religions:Syncretic - 50%
Christian - 25%
Traditional beliefs - 24%
Muslim, other - 1%

Population Growth Rate:4.31%

Life Expectancy: 49.64 years

Infant Mortality: 29 per 1,000 live births

GDP Per Capita: $500

Percentage of Literate Adult Males: 94.2%

Percentage of Literate Adult Females: 87.2%

Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water
:
82%

HIV Prevalence: 14.3%

Country Description:

CARE began working in Zimbabwe in 1992 in response to a severe regional drought. After establishing a drought mitigation program, CARE began longer term developmental programs with local partners in building small dams, strengthening local microfinance institutions, and launching projects to assist small businesspersons in the rural areas. CARE Zimbabwe’s overall goal is to empower disadvantaged and poor households to meet their basic needs. Programs promote sustainable livelihoods of poor and vulnerable people.


Project Information

Project NameProject CountryProject Type
Credit for the Informal Sector (CRISP) Phase IIZimbabweDevelopment
Rural Micro-FinanceZimbabweDevelopment


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