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On 18 May 2026, DP Foundation identified a public appeal seeking financial assistance for medical treatment for Blessings Moyo, a six-year-old child diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2024.

After engaging with the child’s caregiver and assessing the situation, DP Foundation, together with GG Property Developers, approved assistance towards the MRI scan. The total scan cost was USD 750; the family had raised USD 390, leaving a balance of USD 360.

On 20 May 2026, DP Foundation facilitated payment of USD 360 directly to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, completing the required amount. Proof of payment and supporting documentation were submitted to the hospital’s Accounts Department. The caregiver remains in communication with the Foundation regarding the MRI appointment, surgery and subsequent treatment costs.

On 1 June 2026, DP Foundation and GG Property Developers donated 28 branded blankets to Esigodini District Hospital after the community highlighted an urgent need for warm bedding as winter approached.

The handover was coordinated by DP Foundation staff, with hospital employees participating in offloading and arranging the blankets. Dr. Ruvengo verified the items for accountability and transparency, and the hospital issued a Donation Certificate acknowledging receipt.

During the engagement, hospital personnel also identified a further need for an industrial iron for the laundry department because existing equipment was inadequate for the daily volume of linen. The additional need was documented for potential follow-up support.

On 13 November 2025, DP Foundation, in partnership with GG Property Developers and the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities, joined stakeholders in commemorating World Habitat Day at the Vulindlela Township Secondary School site in Rangemore, Bulawayo under the theme “Urban Crisis”.

The event brought together more than 300 participants from government, private development, the built environment, academia, finance, civil society, media and the community, creating a platform for dialogue around adequate housing, sustainable urban development and resilience.

As part of the commemoration, DP Foundation and GG Property Developers donated a residential stand to the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities for allocation to an underprivileged community member. The intervention demonstrated practical support for vulnerable populations and sustainable community development.

On 27 August 2025, DP Foundation and officials from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education conducted a site visit in Rangemore, Vulindlela Township as part of ongoing efforts to expand educational and community development opportunities.

Through its strategic partnership with GG Property Developers, DP Foundation secured land for a Community Resource Centre designed to provide family counselling and support, women and youth development training, information dissemination and capacity building. GG Property Developers also supports staff allowances and office administration costs for the initiative.

Alongside the Resource Centre, the Foundation is working with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to register a new primary school for the growing township. Once operational, the school is expected to accommodate approximately 960 learners, including Early Childhood Development programmes.

On 18 March 2025, the Director of DP Foundation was the Guest of Honour at the Women’s University in Africa’s commemoration of International Social Work Day and Women’s Month, attended by 150 participants.

The keynote address highlighted challenges affecting social work at macro, mezzo and micro levels, including policy limitations affecting marginalised groups, funding constraints in social services, climate change and health crises, cultural sensitivity in service delivery, organisational barriers and workplace challenges faced by women in social work.

The Director also emphasised client-centred interventions, improved access to mental health services, empowerment of vulnerable populations and stronger access to essential resources. She called on social workers to strengthen advocacy, strategic partnerships, mentorship and resource-sharing while reaffirming social workers’ role in promoting social justice, equality and community wellbeing.

DP Foundation’s family-counselling department is supported by a social worker and a mental health nurse, with an interdisciplinary database of short-term staff, individuals and organisations who can be called upon to assist voluntarily.

The Foundation records an approximate 13,000 cases dealt with over five years, including counselling, workshops and conferences. Issues presented included COVID-19, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, relationship challenges, adolescent problems, drug abuse, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS counselling, bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, disability, occupational concerns and acculturation, alongside needs for water, livelihoods and food security.

Londimvelo is a youth and community cultural initiative focused on preserving, packaging and documenting African cultural and traditional norms. The project had approximately 100 members using social media for conversations, bringing together youth, women, traditional leaders and healers. Every year, DP Foundation accommodates at least two university students for career guidance and mentorship.