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On 15 November, UNICEF Zimbabwe and the Lili Grace Foundation co-hosted the 2025 World Diabetes Day commemoration in Harare under the theme “Diabetes & Wellbeing.” The event brought together 38 children living with Type 1 diabetes, alongside their parents, healthcare professionals, youth advocates, and community partners for a day dedicated to empowerment, education, and emotional wellbeing.

Throughout the event, families participated in medical and psychosocial sessions, mental health workshops, technology and diabetes education, and breakaway group discussions that addressed real-life challenges faced by children and caregivers. The programme highlighted the importance of holistic care, emotional support, and community connection — reinforcing that children with diabetes are capable, resilient, and never alone.

This collaboration between UNICEF Zimbabwe and LGF created a nurturing, supportive space where children and families felt seen, heard, and encouraged — strengthening the shared commitment to improving the wellbeing and long-term outcomes of young people living with Type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe.

In partnership with the Midlands Diabetes Impact Group and SolidarMed Zimbabwe, the Lili Grace Foundation was a proud financial sponsor of the annual children's diabetes camp held in Midlands, Gweru on 26 - 30 August 2025.

The camp provided:

A safe and supportive environment for children to connect with peers facing the same challenges.
Access to doctors, wellness checks, and psychosocial support.
Fun outdoor activities that built resilience, confidence, and joy.

We are proud to have played a part in this transformative event and extend our gratitude to all partners who made it possible. Together, we are building a future where no child with type 1 diabetes in Zimbabwe is left behind.

On 23 May, the Midlands Diabetes Interest Group x Lili Grace Foundation diabetes clinic in Gweru welcomed a record turnout of 70–80 beneficiaries. Together, we provided free diabetes screening, medical & mental health consultations, educational sessions and refreshments — all funded by the Lili Grace Foundation.

We were especially proud to deliver life-saving insulin generously donated by Insulin for Life Australia, as well as ketone testers and test strips donated by BPO Zimbabwe.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible sponsors and donors from our Lili Grace Foundation Charity Ball, including:

Hall Chadwick, Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers, Tradies Accountant, Dijital Team, B&T Advisory and Moneytech Finance . Your generosity made this clinic possible.