DSE News Network Correspondent
As the International Women’s Multisector Conference marks its third year, organisers say the conversation has moved beyond networking to measurable results. In just two editions, IWMC has become a platform where women leave with land plans, school projects, brand deals, and community initiatives that are changing lives across Zimbabwe.
“These last two years have proven that when women get access, they build,” organisers said. “The room is full of possibility, but you have to come intentional.”
One of the most significant outcomes has been in property and development. Through IWMC networks and partnerships, several women have secured land in Victoria Falls and Hwange area. Plans are underway to develop the sites for tourism, housing, and community projects in two of Zimbabwe’s key growth areas.
For many, it marks their first step into land ownership and has opened discussions around joint ventures and investment.
Dr Miriam Mukorombindo, one of the founders of the conference said that,they were encouraged by the results of their dream.
“ It’s so empowering to watch the dream that started tgree years ago come to life and transform many lives, we keep moving up the ladder and making sure women from all walks of life self actualise,” she said
The impact has also reached education. Women delegates have gone on to help build school blocks using sustainable materials and methods, bringing classrooms closer to children in underserved communities. The projects combine eco-friendly construction with local labour, creating both infrastructure and jobs. Still undergoing, the projects highlight what can happen with collaboration.
Beyond development, IWMC has become a launchpad for business. Delegates have secured brand partnerships and moved into influencer marketing, working with corporates and agencies to grow their visibility.
Many IWMC alumni are also reinvesting in their communities through philanthropic work. Delegates are funding scholarships, donating food and sanitary packs, supporting women’s shelters, and running mentorship programs for girls.
Sympathy Mangwenya, Events Director for IWMC, said this spirit of giving back defines the conference. “What we are seeing is women who succeed and then turn around to lift others. That’s the IWMC story. It’s not just about profit. It’s about purpose, impact, and leaving doors open for the next woman,” Mangwenya said.
As IWMC enters its third year, organisers say the results speak for themselves. Capital is moving, ideas are crossing borders, and women are building legacies that extend far beyond the conference room.
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