In a significant development, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) has partnered with Nazarene churches in the Zimbabwe West District to provide water solutions to the Bulawayo community, which is facing a severe water crisis.

The water crisis in some parts of Bulawayo, especially Ward 25, has been ongoing for over a month. Residents face immense challenges in accessing this essential resource. Thanks to NCM’s initiative of funding water wells, the Church of the Nazarene has been able to provide the community with access to clean water.

Residents who had been struggling to access clean water due to a burst pipe were seen receiving assistance at Nazarene churches, which helped to promote sanitation and hygiene practices within the community. It made a significant impact in addressing the water crisis and provided relief to residents.

The Emganwini, Nketa, and Nkulumane Churches of the Nazarene played a vital role in assisting the community, bringing hope and relief to the people of Bulawayo and demonstrating the power of faith-based initiatives in addressing community needs. 

These Nazarene churches and churches from other denominations successfully reached out to more than 10,000 households during the water crisis period. The local municipality government also recognized the contribution these churches had made in helping their neighbors.

The Church of the Nazarene in Zimbabwe thanks God for this NCM initiative and the work of the local churches in and around Bulawayo.

--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region