About Us
Wedza Residents Development Initiative Trust (WERDIT) is a registered Community Based Organisation and has a Memorandum of Understanding with Wedza Rural District Council to operate in all the fifteen wards of Wedza district in Mashonaland East province. It was registered as a trust in 2016.It seeks to promote the participation of residents of Wedza in decision making process, as well as putting the district on the spotlight on issues of development. The organisation works through its ward based structures known as Community Advocacy Teams (CATs). The CATs are gender balanced and are constituted with diverse people including youths, People Living with Disabilities(PLDs) and interest groups. WERDIT works on the following thematic areas:
1. Informed participation of residence in democracy and decision making issues.
2. Efficient and Effective responsiveness of duty bearers to the concerns of residents.
3. Promoting responsible citizenship amongst the residents of Wedza.
4. Spearheading life skills and livelihoods programs for residents in the district.
5. Peace Building and Conflict Management

Values
Transparency
Participation
Accountability
Respect for human rights
Gender justice
Non-discrimination

Vision: To see the generality of residents in Wedza taking an active role in issues to do with democracy and governance.

Mission: To promote the genuine participation and empowerment of Wedza residents in determining their destiny

Contact Details
0652082021 or +263787448158
Facebook Page: Wedza Residents Development Initiative Trust (WERDIT)
Twitter Handle @WedzaCommunity