By Staff Writer
HARARE – BRIDGING Gaps Foundation (BGF) and the Seventh Day Adventist Church have donated goods and services worth US$500 000 to Mozambique’s Manica province to cater for people affected by natural disasters.
At the center of the humanitarian effort was the Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF), co-founded by Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei and Mrs. Sandra Tagwirei, whose generosity and commitment to community development were widely applauded during the event.
Among the major projects unveiled during the Impact Mozambique campaign were six boreholes sunk across Manica Town, including one installed at the local prison facility, bringing access to clean and safe water to hundreds of residents. In addition, 3,000 food hampers were distributed to vulnerable households as part of the humanitarian outreach program.
The education sector also benefited significantly from the initiative. Macorrea Primary School received extensive renovations including repainting, structural repairs, fencing, and the construction of ablution facilities for teachers and staff.
BGF pledged to provide 600 Pathfinder uniforms and 900 pairs of school shoes to support children and young people within the community.
To strengthen outreach operations and mission work, four motorbikes were donated for mobility and field operations. Furthermore, Arundel Hospital partnered with the local hospital to conduct a week-long medical outreach program aimed at improving access to healthcare services for surrounding communities for free.
The major highlight of the campaign was a preventative health expo conducted by the Centre of Hope. The health initiative focused on disease prevention, lifestyle education, health screening, and wellness awareness for the community.
The outreach also extended to correctional facilities through prison ministry initiatives conducted by Corporate Chaplaincy Services. The ministry brought spiritual encouragement, counseling, and messages of hope to inmates within the local prison system.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony in Manica province, Mozambique Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei emphasized the importance of practical Christianity and sustainable community transformation.
“True Christianity must touch both the soul and the daily life of the people. Preaching must go hand in hand with feeding the hungry, educating children, improving healthcare, and restoring dignity to communities,” he said.
He further added:
“Africa’s transformation will not only come through words, but through compassionate action that uplifts humanity and creates opportunity for future generations. The relationship between Zimbabwe and Mozambique is not a relationship of strangers, but of brothers and sisters whose history was forged together during the liberation struggle. Our nations stood together in difficult times, and that bond remains alive today. We are one people, united by history, culture, and a shared vision for a better future. What we are doing here is not charity, but the continuation of a longstanding family relationship built on solidarity, unity, and mutual support.”
The Mayor of Manica Town, Jilan Abdul Constantino Armando, praised the partnership between the church, humanitarian organizations, and civic leadership.
“This initiative demonstrates the power of unity and service. We appreciate all partners who have come to support the people of Manica, not only spiritually but socially and economically as well. Such programs bring development, hope, and peace to our communities,” he said.
FRELIMO Party representative Filipe Oliva Gimo also commended the campaign for promoting cooperation and improving the welfare of local citizens.
The President of the Church overseeing the outreach emphasized the significance of holistic mission work under the theme “Christ Our Hope.”
“Jesus ministered to people in their totality — physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Impact Mozambique seeks to follow that same example by restoring hope and transforming lives through service.”
In addition to the humanitarian and developmental initiatives, four missionaries are set to be installed to continue long-term spiritual and community outreach programs in the region.
Mrs Sandra Tagwirei facilitated a partnership between BGF and ADRA (Adventist Relief and Development Agency), for the procurement of emergency food assistance in response to extended humanitarian emergency.
This contribution is exclusively earmarked for the support of approximately 1,000 highly vulnerable households (approximately 6,000 people) in Manica Province for two months, starting this month (May to June 2026).
As the campaign continues, organizers believe the combination of evangelism and practical service will leave a lasting legacy in Manica Province, demonstrating that true hope is found not only in words, but also in compassionate action inspired by Christ.
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