funded program to boost climate resilient services for children
The Zimbabwean government and UNICEF have launched a two-year, Chinese-funded program to help children recover from the 2023/24 El Nino-induced drought. The initiative focuses on nutrition, water, sanitation, and long-term climate resilience for vulnerable communities.
Why it matters
This program addresses the humanitarian crisis caused by the worst drought in Zimbabwe in 40 years, highlighting the role of international partnerships in climate adaptation.
The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Friday jointly launched a two-year Chinese-funded program aimed at strengthening child support and recovery from the lingering effects of the 2023/24 El Nino-induced drought.
In a speech read on his behalf at the launch ceremony at Kowoyo Clinic in Goromonzi District of Mashonaland East Province, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora thanked the Chinese government for its continued support toward Zimbabwe’s efforts to combat the effects of climate change.
“This project is a testament to the enduring friendship between our two countries and our shared commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable communities,” Mombeshora said.
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