Zimbabwe's First Lady Plants Hope and Care in Rural Village.
Auxillia Mnangagwa spent yesterday bringing trees and kindness to Nyamangara Village. She planted trees and helped older people, showing how much she cares about nature and her community.
Her team planted more than 2,000 trees. The work comes at the right time since many forests have lost trees from burning and cutting. Local tobacco farmers need wood to dry their crops, but Mrs. Mnangagwa asked them to plant new trees when they cut old ones.
The First Lady made surprise visits to older people's homes. She cleaned their houses, washed their clothes, and cooked them meals. She even worked in their gardens, planting sweet potatoes and pulling weeds.
Through her foundation, she gave blankets, food, and supplies to the elderly. She handed out farming tools and rice to hundreds of women. Her work aims to teach others about caring for older people and nature.
"Trees matter for people and animals," Mrs. Mnangagwa said. She worried about empty forests and fires that hurt wildlife. "Let's protect our trees. Our children need them," she added.
The weather helped her cause. Recent rains made the ground perfect for planting. The country wants 25 million new trees this year, and they've planted 16 million already.
Older villagers felt happy about her visit. "My daughter brought me joy," said Netsai Mundendedzi, an elderly woman. "She came from Harare just to see me."
Another older resident, Prisca Mutandagayi, shared a meal with the First Lady in her small home. "What our mother did please God," she said. "I felt sick from dust, but she cleaned my house."
Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni praised Mrs. Mnangagwa's work. She called the First Lady "a source of wisdom" who helps protect Zimbabwe's nature.
The tree-planting season runs from December through April. Mrs. Mnangagwa plans to continue visiting villages, helping older people, and teaching about nature's value to Zimbabwe.
Auxillia Mnangagwa spent yesterday bringing trees and kindness to Nyamangara Village. She planted trees and helped older people, showing how much she cares about nature and her community.
Her team planted more than 2,000 trees. The work comes at the right time since many forests have lost trees from burning and cutting. Local tobacco farmers need wood to dry their crops, but Mrs. Mnangagwa asked them to plant new trees when they cut old ones.
The First Lady made surprise visits to older people's homes. She cleaned their houses, washed their clothes, and cooked them meals. She even worked in their gardens, planting sweet potatoes and pulling weeds.
Through her foundation, she gave blankets, food, and supplies to the elderly. She handed out farming tools and rice to hundreds of women. Her work aims to teach others about caring for older people and nature.
"Trees matter for people and animals," Mrs. Mnangagwa said. She worried about empty forests and fires that hurt wildlife. "Let's protect our trees. Our children need them," she added.
The weather helped her cause. Recent rains made the ground perfect for planting. The country wants 25 million new trees this year, and they've planted 16 million already.
Older villagers felt happy about her visit. "My daughter brought me joy," said Netsai Mundendedzi, an elderly woman. "She came from Harare just to see me."
Another older resident, Prisca Mutandagayi, shared a meal with the First Lady in her small home. "What our mother did please God," she said. "I felt sick from dust, but she cleaned my house."
Environment Minister Sithembiso Nyoni praised Mrs. Mnangagwa's work. She called the First Lady "a source of wisdom" who helps protect Zimbabwe's nature.
The tree-planting season runs from December through April. Mrs. Mnangagwa plans to continue visiting villages, helping older people, and teaching about nature's value to Zimbabwe.
