Zimbabwe Launches Anticipatory Action Plan to Mitigate Drought in Chiredzi, Mwenezi, Kariba

The World Food Programme’s WAHAFA Fuel initiative has rolled out a locally led Anticipatory Action Plan (AAP) in Zimbabwe’s drought‑prone districts of Chiredzi, Mwenezi and Kariba. Developed jointly by Action Against Hunger (ACF) and Nutrition Action Zimbabwe (NAZ) with community members, district authorities and other stakeholders, the plan blends seasonal forecasts, drought indicators and on‑the‑ground observations to trigger pre‑agreed actions before severe drought impacts emerge. It covers agricultural and food assistance, livestock support, income‑generating activities and improved water access. Activation is tied to the WFP “Ready‑Set‑Go” drought monitoring system, which triggers district‑specific releases of pre‑agreed finance from WAHAFA Fuel funding. The initiative aims to reduce food insecurity, livestock losses, water shortages and income decline in the affected communities.