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A research paper conducted by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the government, Muthengo Development Studies (MDS), Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN), and Youth Advocates Zimbabwe (YAZ) has revealed that approximately 60% of school dropouts in Zimbabwe are a result of drug and substance abuse.
The research identified common drugs abused by students, including cannabis, cough syrup, crystal meth, illegal alcohol, pharmaceuticals, crack, cocaine powder, and heroin. The study further highlighted that drug abuse contributes to a cycle of poverty and crime as it leads to students leaving school prematurely. The report read in part:
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 The study revealed disturbing patterns directly attributable to alcohol, drug and substance (ADS) abuse: 70% of gang violence is among school children; 15% of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases involve adolescents and young people; and an increase in school dropouts with 60% having dropped out of school after being expelled for ADS abuse...
An increase in public education and awareness campaigns about substance abuse, especially directed at adolescents and young people. The establishment of partnerships between schools, communities, and local authorities to promote healthy behaviours among adolescents and the young people.
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The organizations involved in the research also discovered that 40% of suicide attempts were connected to drug abuse. The study revealed that adolescents and young people from wealthier families tended to consume more expensive substances like cocaine, crack, heroin, and legal alcohol, while those from disadvantaged families used cheaper substances.
The main reasons for substance abuse included parental death, poverty, idleness, and peer pressure, among other factors. The report highlighted that Manicaland province had the highest drug usage, followed by Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, and Bulawayo. The organizations emphasized the need for more outreach programs to promote positive behavioural changes among young people.
In Zimbabwe, there is a lack of sufficient rehabilitation facilities for drug abusers. These individuals receive therapy in healthcare institutions but are released back into an environment that contributes to relapse. Clement Nhunzvi, a lecturer and mental health practitioner at the University of Zimbabwe, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Drug_Abuse_in_Zimbabwe/#cite_note-nhunzvi-3">explains in his 2014 publication</a> that they return to a setting characterised by poverty, unemployment, and frustration, which leads them back to drug abuse. Hospital records indicate that a significant number of readmissions were due to substance-induced disorders, with less than 3% of individuals achieving long-term recovery and follow-up. The psychiatric rehabilitation team faces challenges in both clinical practice and an unsupportive community environment for their clients’ recovery.
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UNICEF Says About 60% Of School Dropouts In Zimbabwe Are A Result Of Drug Abuse

<a href="https://www.unicef.org/education/girls-education">UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)</a> reports that 129 million girls are out of school globally, often due to factors such as poverty, child marriage, and gender-based violence.
The UN agency responsible for children’s welfare worldwide reports that in many cases, poor families tend to prioritize boys when it comes to investing in education. Added the agency:
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Around the world, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32 million of primary school age, 30 million of lower-secondary school age, and 67 million of upper-secondary school age. In countries affected by conflict, girls are more than twice as likely to be out of school than girls living in non-affected countries.
Only 49 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in primary education. At the secondary level, the gap widens: 42 per cent of countries have achieved gender parity in lower secondary education, and 24 per cent in upper secondary education.
In some places, schools do not meet the safety, hygiene or sanitation needs of girls. In others, teaching practices are not gender-responsive and result in gender gaps in learning and skills development.
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Unicef also said investing in girls’ education has a transformative impact on communities, countries and the world at large. The UN agency argues that girls who receive an education are less likely to marry early and more likely to lead healthy and productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in decision-making, and create better futures for themselves and their families.
Unicef added that girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality, contributing to stable and resilient societies that give all individuals, including boys and men, the opportunity to fulfil their potential. However, education for girls goes beyond just access to school. It also involves creating safe learning environments and supporting girls in pursuing subjects and careers in which they are often underrepresented.
Despite evidence demonstrating how central girls’ education is to development, gender disparities in education persist. To bridge the gap, various organisations are offering scholarships to female students,
There are various scholarships available for female students in Zimbabwe. Some of them include:
i). The Higherlife Foundation: This foundation offers scholarships to talented and deserving students, including girls, who are financially disadvantaged.
ii). Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: This program provides scholarships to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds to enable them to pursue their education.
iii). Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau: This organization provides scholarships to female students in various fields of study.
iv). The Zimbabwe Women’s Resource Centre and Network: This organization provides scholarships to female students who are pursuing courses in gender and women’s studies.
v). The Women’s University in Africa: This university provides scholarships to female students who are studying at the institution.
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Unicef Says 129 Million Girls Are Out Of School Worldwide

Cyclone Idai left many schools and other structures destroyed. UNICEF is assisting schools in coping with the crisis. It has assisted in providing peer and learner support resource materials for teachers and workbooks for students to help them cope with the aftermath of the Cyclone Idai. Posting on Facebook, the organisation revealed that at the most-affected schools, the first few weeks of the new term will focus on psychosocial activities. UNICEF also indicated Teachers at Dzingire Primary School underwent extensive training prior to the opening of school to prepare them for this. Watch the UNICEF Zimbabwe video below.
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WATCH: UNICEF Moves To Assist Cyclone Idai Affected Children & Schools

The Unicef posted a video in which kids took initiative and became heroes or heroines. The kids are challenging the elderly to take action towards eliminating problems affecting humanity.
Watch Video Below:
https://twitter.com/UNICEF/status/1126112010960138242
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The Ministry of Health and Child Care in collaboration UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), has today (Tuesday) launched a program to prevent a possible cholera outbreak in the Cyclone Idai ravaged districts of Chimanimani and Chipinge.
<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The program which is funded by the Global Vaccine Alliance, (GAVI) is targeting a population of over 480,000 people. It provides that all residents of Chimanimani and Chipinge districts aged 12 months and older will receive the cholera vaccine.
<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The initiative is in response to the destruction of water distribution and sewer reticulation systems and boreholes in the two districts.
<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Dr. Obadiah Moyo, Health minister revealed that the government has introduced oral cholera vaccine in cyclone-affected areas as a preventive measure.
<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe, Laylee Moshiri said the organization partnered other groups and communities to raise awareness in advance of the campaign.
<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Alex Ntale Gasasira, World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative for Zimbabwe, said:
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The campaign is one of many examples where we join hands with partners to help the government strengthen the resilience of communities in emergency situations by working to prevent additional emergencies from occurring.
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-left: 0px; outline: none; list-style: none; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: baseline; font-size: 17px; line-height: 29px; color: #140b14; font-family: HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue Thin', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">The stockpile of the vaccine is managed by the International Coordinating Group, which includes WHO, UNICEF the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Médecins Sans Frontières.
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