At the beginning of 2024, Hwange District, located in the northwestern part of Zimbabwe in Matabeleland North Province, experienced the severe effects of a cholera outbreak. Hwange, known for its rich mining history dating back to the 1890s, has been the heart of Zimbabwe’s coal mining industry. The outbreak exposed critical issues faced by communities in Hwange, highlighting the need for a comprehensive WASH intervention to combat the disease. Through funding from UNICEF, strategic partnerships and community engagement, Africa AHEAD mobilized resources and expertise to implement sustainable WASH solutions to rapidly curb the outbreak and build long-term resilience against future health threats.