Masvingo NGOs have said that funding challenges will not break their will power to deliver progress and development in the province.
This came out at a membership meeting that was held in Masvingo where NANGO Executive Director, Leonard Mandishara, met the NANGO Southern Region Board and member organisations.
The meeting was aimed at scanning the Masvingo Province NGO sector operating environment, challenges and strategies on how to forge ahead.
Some of the NANGO members said the changed environment in terms of governance also presents unique challenges that most organisations are grappling to deal with.
The province is gearing for elections and part of the development programmes involve strategies on the engagement of various stakeholder who play a critical role in the delivery of free, fair and credible elections.
Along with issues affecting civil society, it was brought out that the surge in murder and rape cases needs be addressed by community leaders and the police. The NGO sector pledged to raise awareness and lobby for retention safe spaces.
