EMPOWERING CHAMBARA CLINIC WITH SOLAR POWER

1 September 2025 – We are proud to announce the successful completion of the solar energy installation at Chambara Clinic in Chivhu, Zimbabwe! A vital milestone in our mission to improve rural healthcare access.

Why This Project Mattered

Chambara Clinic serves hundreds of families in the Chivhu area and supports 5–6 births every week. Yet, frequent power outages lasting days often left the clinic without electricity. This meant:

  • Vaccines could not be safely stored.

  • Nighttime emergencies were treated in darkness.

  • Essential medical equipment and the borehole water pump often failed.

"Zimbabwe has many snakes, and anti-venom must be kept cold. Before, we had to ask local shop owners to keep it in their fridges, with all the risks that came with that. If that was not possible, patients had to be taken to Chivhu Town, over rough roads and with very limited transport — often too late. Now, thanks to reliable electricity, we can store anti-venom safely here at the clinic and save lives."
Head Nurse
Chambara Clinic

Our Solution

Community Impact

Friends of Zimbabwe, in partnership with local contractors and international supporters, initiated a solar energy project designed to provide a reliable and independent off-grid power supply.

The installed system now includes:

  • 12 high-efficiency solar panels

  • 3 deep-cycle lithium batteries for overnight supply

  • 1 hybrid 10KVA inverter

This setup ensures continuous power for the clinic’s six rooms, medical refrigerators, lighting, water pump, and even the four staff houses next to the clinic.

The benefits are immediate and long-lasting:

  • Safe childbirth at night thanks to reliable lighting

  • Preservation of vaccines to protect children and families

  • Improved working and living conditions for healthcare staff

  • Reduced dependence on Zimbabwe’s unstable national grid

The project has already strengthened the trust of the local community and will continue to support healthcare delivery for years to come.

"Before the solar panels, we only had a tiny flashlight at night — even during medical procedures. Now we have light, day and night."
Head Nurse
Chambara Clinic

Thank you for your support

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, local contractors, and the generous contributions from our donors. We especially thank ESA HRF and Lionsclub Leiderdorp for their vital support.

Together, we have brought light, power, and hope to Chambara Clinic.

Medical Equipment for Chambara Clinic

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