ZDDT: The only civic organisation "that empowers both Councillors and residents directly"

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 15:50 Written by Ntando Sibanda - ZDDT Reporter Monday, 20 February 2012 15:46

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: In a clear indication of the impact being made by ZDDT, in the Zimbabwean community, Cllr Israel Mabaleka (Wards 15 and 16) has wished the Trust a long life, saying it is the only Civic Organisation he knows that empowers both Councillors and residents directly.



Above: Cllr Mabaleka (centre) shows ZDDT Bulawayo PDO, Jasmine Toffa around a community garden in Ward 15.  Also pictured is Mr Mkandla, the chairperson of the garden.

In a wide ranging interview with the ZDDT’s News Correspondent, Cllr Mabaleka expressed enthusiasm in working with the Trust and had this to say. (Read More of the Interview Here).

"I have worked very well with ZDDT from the onset. Gentleman; ZDDT could not have come at a better time. They are doing so well these people. I wish that who so ever funds them continues to do so because they are empowering Councillors by training them and giving them lectures on how to become better leaders. To the residents, they are coming up with programmes that are making the residents feel proud. They give us seed for our gardens, tools to work when cleaning our community and so forth. I want to work even more closely with them because they want improvement of our communities. What stands out about ZDDT is that they work directly with the communities and Councillors," he said.