Simon Mazazate, 41, lives in Mwenezi district, Zimbabwe, with his wives and child­­ren. In 2024, Simon joined a beekeeping project led by Score Against Poverty and LINCZ and received ten beehives, of which seven were successfully colonized by honeybees.

In January 2026, he harvested and processed honey from four of the colonized hives, producing 100 litres of honey, generating a USD $1,000 in income through honey sales. This income has enabled the family to meet their household needs and invest in productive household assets.

Simon Mazazate from Mwenezi, Zimbabwe holding a honey bottle, Score Against Poverty, 2026

"Thanks to the LINCZ beekeeping project, our lives have changed. We are grateful to SCORE and AGROSCORE for the training and marketing support that has helped us build a successful beekeeping enterprise and improve our family's livelihood."

Simon Mazazate

Family members Talent Livombo, Simon Mazazate, and Shamiso Manyimo proudly showcase honey ready for sale next to Score Against Poverty staff member Brave Mabaso. Score Against Poverty, 2026.

The profits enabled Simon's family to purchase a cow valued at USD $550. The proceeds have also helped cover household expenses, including purchasing food, paying school expenses, and other essential items.

Honey bottles for Simon Mazazate, Score Against Poverty, 2026

About Score Against Poverty

Score Against Poverty (SCORE) is a local, community-based organization registered as a charity in 2020. However, it has been operating as a Trust since 2014. With over a decade of experience, SCORE has developed diverse capacities in areas such as education, food security, climate change, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), humanitarian assistance, clean energy, and gender equality. SCORE focuses on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups in the community, including women, men, girls, boys, and people living with disabilities. SCORE is implementing the LINCZ project in Mwenezi District.