Teachers Will Not Be Silent.
ARTUZ is a movement of teachers organising across rural and urban Zimbabwe to defend dignity, fight for fair wages, and protect the future of public education.
Zimbabwe’s Teachers Are Being Pushed to the Edge
This situation is not normal.
And it will not change unless teachers organise.
ARTUZ exists to turn frustration into collective power.
When Teachers Organise, Things Change
Thousands of organised teachers cannot.
Our Core Battles
Living Wages for Teachers
Teachers cannot deliver quality education while trapped in poverty. ARTUZ is fighting for salaries that reflect the dignity and responsibility of the profession.
Defending Labour Rights
Building Teacher Leadership
Education Justice
This Movement Needs You
ARTUZ is growing across Zimbabwe because teachers know silence will not solve this crisis. Whether you teach in a rural school or an urban classroom, your voice matters. Anyone who believes in defending teachers and protecting education can be part of this movement.
Latest Movement Updates
“Schools are supposed to be safe spaces, but instead they are turned into political rally grounds. Learners are forced to sing and dance for politicians while lessons stop. This is not education — it is abuse.”
“Sometimes I miss school because my family cannot afford transport money. I want to be in class every day, but poverty keeps pulling me back.”
“This year I had to choose between paying rent and paying exam fees for my children. No parent should face such choices. Education should be free and fair.”
Teachers Speak
"We cannot teach hungry while our own families are struggling."
"ARTUZ gave us the courage to stand together."
"This union reminds teachers that we have power."
Stand With Zimbabwe’s Teachers
Support can include:
• Partner organisations
• International solidarity
• Donations or campaign support
Ongoing Projects & Initiatives
Safe Schools Campaign
