About Us
Our Impact
Over the years, ECLF has made significant strides in promoting peace and justice throughout Zimbabwe. Our initiatives span across several regions, including Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands, Masvingo, Mashonaland West, and Mashonaland Central.
With the support of our partners, we have:
- Facilitated over 500 community dialogues, leading to the peaceful resolution of local conflicts
- Trained more than 6000 individuals in conflict resolution and peacebuilding skills.
- Protected the rights of over 1,000 children through our child safeguarding programs, ensuring safer environments for the next generation.
- Empowered women and marginalized groups across the country, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in peace processes and development initiatives.
Creating Local Peace Committees
ECLF establishes and supports Local Peace Committees (LPCs) in communities to sustain peace and resolve conflicts at the grassroots level. These committees provide a local, sustainable solution to addressing and preventing conflict, fostering trust, and ensuring peaceful co-existence.
Global Standards
We ensure that our peacebuilding efforts are ethical, accountable, and impactful, we align with global peacebuilding standards, including the principles of "Do No Harm" and the Core Humanitarian Standards. We embed these commitments into our policies, procedures, and practices, ensuring that our work consistently promotes sustainable peace, respects human rights, and fosters social cohesion in every community we engage with.
Church and community working together for peace
Church and Community Working Together For Peace.
Our Goal at ECLF is to promote sustainable peace, human rights, and justice by empowering communities through capacity building, advocating for gender equality, safeguarding children, and influencing policy change, while fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and long-term social cohesion across Zimbabwe.
Our Vision
A peaceful, just and democratic society which values the dignity and sanctity of human life for all.
Our Mision
To contribute towards a peaceful, just and democratic society by strengthening the capacity of the Church, community and its leadership at all levels with peace building skills.
Our Values
As ECLF we believe in the following core values and beliefs:
Peace
Truth
Justice
Tolerance
Accountability
Transparency
Inclusivity
Respect for human dignity.
Years of Experience
Successful Event
ACT Alliance:
As part of a global coalition of churches and church-related organizations, ACT Alliance supports ECLF’s humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts, particularly in addressing community needs and advocating for peace.
Community Leaders and Local Organizations
In areas like Chivi,Tsholotsho,Beitbridge,Bikita,Mberengwa and Bulawayo, ECLF works closely with local leaders, village heads, and organizations to create peacebuilding solutions tailored to community needs. This collaboration includes organizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) workshops and other community-driven initiatives.
Impact of Our Partnerships
Through collaboration with our partners, ECLF has expanded its reach across Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands, Masvingo, Mashonaland West, and Mashonaland Central. Our peacebuilding programs have empowered community leaders, faith institutions, and local peace committees to resolve conflicts, promote dialogue, and foster social cohesion.
Opportunities for Partnership
ECLF welcomes partnerships with organizations and donors who share our vision of a peaceful, just, and democratic Zimbabwe. We invite funding partners, research institutions, and civil society actors to join us in strengthening peace, gender justice, and community resilience. For partnership inquiries, contact us via info@eclfz.org or follow us on Twitter (@ECLFZim) for updates on our work..
Local Collaborations.
In 2023, ECLF and ZCC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen faith-based peacebuilding efforts. Through this partnership, we work together on community dialogues, advocacy for social justice, and empowering faith leaders as peace champions
ECLF and UTCZ collaborate on integrating theological approaches into peacebuilding, promoting dialogue on justice, reconciliation, and social cohesion
Our partnership with UZ focuses on peace research, capacity-building, and academic engagement. Through joint research and training, we ensure that ECLF’s work is evidence-based and aligned with global peacebuilding best practices
Developing peace education curricula for schools and community programs. Conducting capacity-building workshops on conflict resolution. Supporting faith-based mediation and reconciliation efforts.
In January 2023, ECLF trained the leader of Nkonwa Foundation, which supports Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in a Training of Trainers (ToT) program. This partnership strengthens inclusive peacebuilding by equipping leaders with conflict resolution and community development skills.
Advocating for regional peace and security policies. Strengthening civil society engagement in peace processes. Promoting cross-border conflict resolution initiative
Scaling up early warning and response systems for conflict prevention. Engaging in regional dialogues on conflict transformation. Mobilizing resources for community-led peace initiatives.
Portraits of Compassion
