A short portrait

of Kumbirai Kahiya (Kumbi), founder and director of GWEN (Girls and Women Empowerment Network) in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. A new part of the project is the Smart Girls Nest in the rural region of Seke, Zimbabwe, a center for the protection, education, and empowerment of girls and young women. It offers a safe space, access to knowledge, and strengthens self-confidence and future prospects. Through targeted education and empowerment programs, the project supports girls in exercising their rights and shaping their own lives. 

Position

Concept, Script, Postproduction

Short Info

Documentary film, 9 minutes, production year 2025

Commissioned by fepa – Funds for Development and Partnership in Africa.