The Dande Heritage Conservation Syndicate (DHCS) is a local Non Governmental Organisation being a catalyst for growth towards self sustainable and lasting opportunities for Korekore rural communities for better, improved and sustainable livelihood.

The Organisation was founded and officially registered in 2023, (Reg. V4/2023, 000094A), spearheaded by three former Mavhuradonha High Schoolmates, dedicated to the revitalisation and preservation of Korekore cultures, starting by the restoration of the pride of the Korekore language.

The Syndicate will improve the livelihoods of the rural Korekore communities by attracting, retaining and expanding the local economy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, culture and health services.

The Syndicate will achieve its goals through a number of strategies which include conducting environmental research, preservation of sacred sites and advocating for community empowerment projects.

In line with the Government of Zimbabwe’s development trajectory of attaining an Upper Middle Income Society by 20230 the Syndicate will express itself through advocacy in the following eight (8) pillars:

• Resources Mobilization and Management

• Heritage Conservation and Environmental Protection

• Infrastructure, Housing Utilities and Development

• Health Services

• Image Building and International Engagement

• Building Local economy up the value chain and structural transformation

• Youth, Education, Sports and Culture

• Agriculture and Food Security

To become stronger, healthier, more prosperous and unified community in developing our area socially, economically, culturally and technologically, rooted in the theme of heritage

We provide pathways for moving from poverty to prosperity by:

1. The development of viable communities through wise use of natural, economic, social, and human resources;

2. Committed to participating in community development that assures the improvement of people’s Health and Wellness, household income, food security and education;

3. Supporting locally-owned businesses that contribute to a robust local economy and keeping profits in the community;

4. Partnering with individuals and families to develop the resources, skills, social connection, and resilience to be economically secure and successful according to their own values and hopes;

5. Creating developments that engage Smart Growth principles by utilizing mixed land uses, compact design, distinctive and attractive communities, preservation of natural beauty, varied transportation choices, and stakeholder collaboration in development;

6. Incorporating energy efficiency and green building techniques and materials;

7. Creating Internal and external collaborations and sustainable Public-Private Partnerships;

• Respect. We include and honor leadership and contributions from diverse stakeholders so that our work is authentically grounded in the community.

• Credibility. We set feasible and realistic goals at the intersection of community needs and organizational capacity, and we hold ourselves accountable to our stakeholders to do the things we promise.

• Learning. We improve our work by applying recognized, innovative and data-driven practices and by a regular rigorous evaluation of our work.

• Collaboration. We work in partnership with residents and community leaders building from that base to develop coalitions with non-profit partners, funders, business leaders, and public officials.

• Persistence. We are committed to the people and communities of Korekore and to programs with sustainable, long-term, and measurable impact.

• Equity. We engage communities in a way that means better outcomes for all residents in economically, ethnically and racially diverse communities.