ABOUT WOMEN4WATER

We are the mothers, daughters, and sisters who refuse to accept water scarcity as our destiny. Born from frustration, fueled by determination, united by hope.

Woman speaking at Women4Water protest with Young Women in Leadership supporters

OUR MISSION

To ensure that every woman, child, and family in Zimbabwe has access to clean, safe, and reliable water. We fight not just for water, but for dignity, equality, and justice.

ADVOCACY
Demanding accountability from leaders
COMMUNITY
Building grassroots networks
JUSTICE
Fighting for water rights
EDUCATION
Raising awareness & knowledge

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

The Breaking Point

March 2024

After 96 hours without water in Chitungwiza, a group of women decided enough was enough. Standing in endless queues at 4 AM, watching children miss school to fetch water, we realized that our silence was our enemy's greatest weapon.

First Gathering

April 2024

What started as informal conversations by the water pump grew into our first official meeting. Twelve women gathered in Grace Mutasa's backyard, sharing stories, frustrations, and dreams of a Zimbabwe where water flows freely for all.

Going Public

June 2024

Our first peaceful demonstration drew 200 women carrying empty buckets to the municipal offices. The image of empty buckets lined up in protest became our symbol. Local media took notice, and our movement began to grow.

Building Networks

September 2024

Women from Harare, Bulawayo, and rural communities began reaching out. We realized this wasn't just a Chitungwiza problem—it was a national crisis requiring a national response. Women4Water was officially born.

Today & Tomorrow

2025 & Beyond

With over 5,000 active members across Zimbabwe, we continue to grow stronger every day. Our fight is far from over, but every voice that joins us brings us closer to victory. The water will flow, because we will never stop fighting.

MEET OUR LEADERS

Strong women leading the charge for water justice across Zimbabwe.

Grace Mutasa

Founder & Community Organizer

"Every bucket we carry is a vote for change. Every queue we stand in is a protest. We turn our struggle into strength."

Sarah Chikwanha

Communications Director

"Our stories have power. When we share our experiences, we break the silence that keeps this crisis invisible."

Tendai Mukamuri

Legal Advocacy Coordinator

"Water is a human right enshrined in our constitution. We use the law as our weapon for justice."

OUR VALUES

SOLIDARITY

We stand together as one voice, one movement, one family fighting for justice.

COURAGE

We speak truth to power, even when our voices shake with fear.

JUSTICE

We believe water is a human right, not a privilege for the few.

HOPE

We plant seeds of change today for a better tomorrow for our children.

JOIN OUR STORY

Every great movement needs ordinary people willing to do extraordinary things. Your story can be part of the solution.