UK in Zimbabwe

Late post: these were Ambassador Melanie Robinson’s Christmas good wishes on Twitter.

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Late post: these were Ambassador Melanie Robinson’s Christmas good wishes on Twitter.

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Spending the Christmas abroad this year? ✈️

Make sure you keep your passport safe.

You’ll need an Emergency Travel Document to get home if it’s stolen, or you lose or damage it.

They cost £100 and will take at least two working days to get.

Check our Travel Advice now: http://ow.ly/mFcu50M8EPY

The Black Sea Grain Initiative is vital in providing food to the world's hungry and keeping global food prices down.

All parties must continue to stick to their commitment.

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Thanks to solar radios funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Fatuma, 13, can learn remotely through pre-recorded educational courses. Distance learning is an important part of the 'Bete-My Home' programme in the Afar region of which supports children affected by drought & conflict.

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Room with a view ❄️

📍: Throwback to London, earlier this month ❤️
📷: IG/sean_braam

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Considering going to work in the UK?

Check out this leaflet for guidance - to help you stay safe and informed.

The UK supports demining operations in Zimbabwe – through our partners The HALO Trust and Mines Advisory Group MAG- Zimbabwe over 8.5 million square metres of land has been demined and made safe to use. On a recent visit to Ganganyama Village in Rushinga in north east Zimbabwe we were able to see first-hand the huge impact UK support has had. Previously, just 300 metres from the school playground lay one of the densest barrier minefields in the world. Since being declared mine-free in July 2019 the school has installed wifi and is planning to build an extra classroom to accommodate the children, since clearance the children attending on a regular basis has increased from 100 children to over 300. The health centre has expanded – installing solar panels as well as several extra buildings including a covered waiting area for patients.

It's only through the strong partnerships between donors, implementing partners and ZIMAC (Zimbabwe Mine Action Centre) that we have managed to come so far. Congratulations must go to ZIMAC who have been rated “Best in Class” in the global 2022 Mine Action Review - Clearing the Mines 2022 https://www.mineactionreview.org/documents-and-reports/clearing-the-mines-2022

UKVI strongly recommend that students apply for their visa as early as possible as decisions are taking 4 weeks to process. We receive high volumes of applications in August, so we urge you to prepare and submit your application in July to avoid disappointment.
If you are waiting for your CAS reference number, you can prepare your supporting documents in the meantime.

You will need:
✅ Current passport/travel documentation
✅ Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number

Depending on your personal circumstances and where you are applying from, you may also need:
✅ Proof of English language proficiency. This could be an IELTS test result (other tests are accepted too)
✅ Proof that you can pay for your course fees and maintenance for one academic year. The amount will depend on your personal circumstances.
✅ Consent from a parent or guardian if under 18
✅ Copies of your education certificates
✅ TB test certificate (country dependent https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa/countries-where-you-need-a-tb-test-to-enter-the-uk)
✅ ATAS certificate (course dependent) https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme#student-visitors

IMPORTANT NOTICE

UK 🇬🇧 GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND INFORMATION

For detailed policy guidance on trade and investment, visas and migration, COVID-19, travel advice plus the latest news, announcements and more, visit www.gov.uk

NOTE: The Embassy will be closed for Xmas as follows:

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Great to see coverage of UK firm NMS's partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe in building healthcare centres in the country.

After losing a year to Covid-19, UNICEF and ITU’s GIGA project seeks to connect all schools to the internet - NewZimbabwe.com

Good to see coverage of the UK’s Re-Imagine programme in Zimbabwe. We are working with government and other partners to install solar-powered systems in schools across the country to enable digital learning.

UNICEF Zimbabwe

Full article:

After losing a year to Covid-19, UNICEF and ITU’s GIGA project seeks to connect all schools to the internet - NewZimbabwe.com Spread This NewsBy Staff Reporter WHEN Covid-19 hit Zimbabwe and schools were forced to close in 2020, many of Avoid Munena’s friends began drifting to urban areas where there were better opportunities to access online lessons. But the 10-year old was stuck in Manicaland’s rural Makoni District....

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Corruption undermines democracy and open societies.

The UK works with partners to fight this scourge:

⇨ sharing intelligence
⇨ confiscating and freezing stolen assets
⇨ sanctioning and convicting oligarchs and criminals

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📢 WATCH: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will deliver a major speech on his foreign policy priorities at 10am today.

You can follow the speech live on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds:
📍 https://twitter.com/FCDOGovUK
📍https://www.linkedin.com/company/foreign-commonwealth-and-development-office/

It's that time of year where applicants might be worrying we've forgotten about them.

Never fear! Right now, our experts are beginning to assess applications across the world and find our candidates for the class of 2023.

Could a make you a leader of tomorrow?

Check the timeline for more info:
https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/

Key insights from evaluating the SAFE programme: what have we learned so far about gender-based violence in Zimbabwe?

Key insights from evaluating the SAFE programme: what have we learned so far about gender-based violence in Zimbabwe? In this blog, we share key insights from our SAFE evaluation into what we have learned about gender-based violence in Zimbabwe so far.

The Operation Florian team have been busy getting phase 9 of our training mission underway in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Find out more about what they have been getting up to so far at: bit.ly/3PlcnoR

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Operation Florian

MORE on 🇬🇧 's 🇬🇧 current visit to Zimbabwe:

Operation Florian Operation Florian is a UK Fire Service Humanitarian charity that works to promote the protection of life amongst communities worldwide.

The Operation Florian team is in town!

They’re a group of experienced firefighters & experts from the UK who’ve been here many times to deliver vehicles & training to local fire teams. This year they’re in Bulawayo & Harare.

Cheering them on & looking forward to meeting up!

**NEW UK-FUNDED PROGRAMME**

This will help build the resilience of vulnerable communities and enable improved livelihoods

The British Embassy in Harare will be closed for non-urgent appointments from Monday 19 December to resume on Wednesday 28 December 2022.

Please make sure you are aware of any changes to our Zimbabwe Travel Advice this festive season. See link below for more info and to sign up for travel alerts.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe