On Thursday 26 February 2026, We Are One Fund hosted a Men’s Corporate Leadership Dinner, a private gathering that brought together male corporate leaders for an evening of dialogue and partnership. The evening created a powerful space for dialogue on the critical issue of GBV and highlighted how it impacts workplaces, economies, and communities. The dinner served as both an awareness and fundraising platform, emphasising the essential role male leaders play in driving social change.

 

Through the generosity of individuals and corporate partners in attendance, the event raised US$59,630 in individual and corporate donations.

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Another exciting milestone for the initiative was the arrival of corporate partners Premium Leaf Tobacco, Southland Regional, Green Fuel, OxProp, joining our growing list of corporate gender champions.

 

Joining us at Platinum level status is Premium Leaf Tobacco, while Southland Regional joins us as a Gold partner and Green Fuel, together with OxProp are silver partners. These contributions mark a significant step toward building a sustainable ecosystem of corporate support for We Are One Fund. Corporate partnerships play a critical role in strengthening long-term investment into GBV responses by helping ensure that organisations supporting survivors have reliable access to funding.

 

This partnership signals growing confidence from the private sector in the platform’s ability to channel resources where they are needed most. 

 

 

 

Following an initial needs assessment with 14 communications personnel from organisations registered on the We Are One Fund platform, key capacity gaps were identified in areas such as digital storytelling, audience engagement, and linking communication efforts to fundraising outcomes. These insights directly informed the design and delivery of the Communicating for Impact training.

 

The three-day training, which was held from March 3-5, brought together 14 communications focal persons for practical, skills-focused sessions aimed at strengthening how organisations position their work, strategically tell their stories online, engage supporters of their work, and communicate impact more effectively. Sessions covered core areas including crafting compelling narratives, aligning messaging with fundraising objectives, and optimising digital platforms to reach and retain audiences.

 

On Saturday, March 21st, the We Are One Fund partnered with Sofar Sounds to deliver a concert as part of Women’s Month. The concert was an intimate musical experience that brought together audiences at Chapungu Sculpture Park for an afternoon that blended artistic expression with social impact. 

 

The lineup featured a unique fusion of mbira and violin alongside an all-women lineup, all under the guided eye of 6 aspiring female sound engineers. Proceeds from the concert directly supported the Fund, reinforcing its core objective of mobilising resources for frontline organisations responding to gender-based violence.

 

The progress we are seeing - from corporate engagement to strengthened communication capacity - reinforces the growing momentum behind a community-driven response to GBV in Zimbabwe.

 

As the platform continues to evolve, we invite individuals, corporates, and institutions to consider becoming long-term partners in this initiative. Sustainable support enables frontline organisations to strengthen, amplify survivor-centred services, and build a coordinated national response.

 

Together, we can ensure that no organisation responding to GBV stands alone - and no survivor is left without support.

 

If you are interested in learning more about partnership opportunities or supporting the digital fundraising platform, we would be glad to connect.