By the Numbers
Our Reach at a Glance
A snapshot of WSDT's footprint across Zimbabwe since 2016.
1000s
Women & Girls Reached
Across Zimbabwe through sport, mentorship and advocacy programmes.
9+
Provinces Covered
Active programming in more than nine provinces nationwide.
8+
Years of Impact
Consistently delivering programmes since our founding in 2016.
100%
Non-Profit
All resources go directly towards empowering women and girls in sport.
Areas of Change
Where We Create Impact
Our programmes generate change across four interconnected dimensions — each reinforcing the others.
Participation & Inclusion
Increased meaningful participation of women, girls and persons with disabilities in sport at community, provincial and national levels.
- More women in sport leadership and administration roles
- Greater visibility for female athletes across disciplines
- Disability-inclusive sport events and leagues established
- Reduced barriers to participation in underserved communities
Leadership & Voice
Strengthened agency and confidence among programme participants, translating into greater voice and leadership in sport and beyond.
- Trained women leaders in sport governance
- Youth mentorship graduates in coaching and administration
- Community advocates driving local change
- Women represented in national sport decision-making bodies
Safety & Safeguarding
Safer environments created through policy development, training and the embedding of safeguarding practices across partner organisations.
- Safeguarding policies developed and adopted by partner organisations
- Coaches and officials trained in child and adult protection
- Safe sport reporting mechanisms established
- Communities equipped to identify and respond to harm
Systemic Change
Advocacy and network-building that has shifted attitudes, policies and practices at community, organisational and national levels.
- National-level advocacy influencing sport policy
- Multi-stakeholder forums driving collective action
- Increased recognition of gender equality in sport bodies
- Evidence base built to inform future programming
Voices from the Field
Real Stories, Real Change
Behind every statistic is a person whose life has been touched by WSDT's work.
WSDT gave me the confidence to step into a coaching role. I never thought I could lead — now I train young girls every week.
Programme Participant
Harare Province
Mentorship & TrainingThe safeguarding training changed how our entire club operates. We now have clear policies and our athletes feel safe.
Sport Club Administrator
Bulawayo
SafeguardingAs a wheelchair user, I had given up on sport. WSDT's inclusive programme showed me I belong here just as much as anyone.
Disability Inclusion Participant
Midlands Province
Disability InclusionStories are representative of participant experiences. Names withheld to protect privacy.
Global Goals
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
WSDT's work directly contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Our programmes are designed to advance gender equality, health, inclusion and sustainable community development — locally grounded but globally aligned.
Support Our MissionGood Health & Well-Being
Sport as a tool for physical and mental health promotion.
Gender Equality
Advancing women's rights, leadership and full participation in sport.
Reduced Inequalities
Disability inclusion and reaching marginalised communities.
Peace, Justice & Institutions
Safeguarding, human rights and community safety through sport.
Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborative networks and strategic partnerships driving systemic change.
Deepen the Impact
Your Support Multiplies Every Outcome.
The more we are resourced, the more women and girls we can reach. Partner with us, donate, or volunteer — and be part of the story.