{"id":6,"date":"2025-11-16T23:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T23:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wajosiah.exodusti.com\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:25:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:25:42","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wajosiah.org\/index.php\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6\" class=\"elementor elementor-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-489f542 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"489f542\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac720db elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"ac720db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">About Us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Wa Josiah Development Trust<\/strong> is a humanitarian and community\u2013focused organisation registered in both the <strong>United Kingdom and Zimbabwe<\/strong>, dedicated to uplifting poor and vulnerable communities across Zimbabwe. Founded on compassion, integrity, and a deep sense of social responsibility, the Trust exists to bring practical solutions to everyday challenges faced by disadvantaged families.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c26397b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c26397b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af6235a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af6235a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ace1f51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ace1f51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Our Story<\/strong><\/p><p>Wa Josiah Development Trust was born from a heartfelt desire to respond to the growing needs of underserved communities. What began as a family-led effort to support struggling households evolved into a structured organisation committed to long-term, sustainable impact.<\/p><p>One of our flagship initiatives is the Mazengwa Mission Hospital Project, a vision to bring accessible and quality healthcare closer to rural communities who often travel long distances for medical assistance. This project reflects our broader mission \u2014 not only to respond to immediate needs but to build lasting community infrastructure that saves lives and restores hope.<\/p><p><strong>Our Vision<\/strong><\/p><p>To create resilient, empowered, and self-sustaining communities where every person has access to dignity, opportunity, and wellbeing.<\/p><p><strong>Our Mission<\/strong><\/p><p>To uplift vulnerable individuals and families through health support, education, environmental sustainability, community development, and humanitarian assistance while promoting long-term resilience and social inclusion.<\/p><p><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Our work is guided by five key pillars:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Family Support<\/strong> \u2013 Strengthening vulnerable households through welfare assistance, counselling, and community outreach.<\/p><p><strong>Health &amp; Social Care<\/strong> \u2013 Promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing through support programs and health initiatives.<\/p><p><strong>Education &amp; Youth<\/strong> Empowerment \u2013 Providing learning resources, skills training, and mentorship opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Climate &amp; Environment<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging sustainable practices, natural resource management, and environmental protection.<\/p><p><strong>Disaster Relief &amp; Humanitarian Aid<\/strong> \u2013 Delivering emergency assistance and recovery support during crises.<\/p><p>In addition, we champion community development initiatives such as borehole drilling, solar energy installations, rural infrastructure development, agricultural support, and environmental conservation.<\/p><p><strong>Our Core Values<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Compassion<\/strong> \u2013 Serving communities with empathy and care.<\/p><p><strong>Integrity<\/strong> \u2013 Operating with honesty, transparency, and accountability.<\/p><p><strong>Community Empowerment<\/strong> \u2013 Encouraging participation and local ownership.<\/p><p><strong>Respect for Dignity<\/strong> \u2013 Valuing every individual regardless of circumstance.<\/p><p><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> \u2013 Promoting long-term solutions that protect future generations.<\/p><p><strong>Collaboration<\/strong> \u2013 Working with partners, donors, and communities to achieve greater impact.<\/p><p><strong>Our Impact<\/strong><\/p><p>Through partnerships, volunteers, and donor support, Wa Josiah Development Trust continues to:<\/p><ul><li>Improve access to healthcare and social services<\/li><li>Support vulnerable families with essential resources<\/li><li>Empower youth through education and skills development<\/li><li>Promote environmental resilience and sustainability<\/li><li>Deliver humanitarian assistance during emergencies<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Join Us<\/strong><\/p><p>Our mission is made possible through the generosity and involvement of people who believe in positive change. 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