By Katherine Zavala | Program Coordinator, IDEX
Since the beginning of this year’s project, GCN has conducted emergency intervention and rescue operations for 43 girls in the Hwange District. These interventions include a 24-hour response team and removal of the girl from her home or the abusive situation. These abuses include sexual, emotional, physical, economic and neglect. Acquiring fuel and transport at all hours of the night and day is no small feat in Zimbabwe these days, and yet GCN staff is still able to respond to the needs of the girls in the rural community outside Victoria Falls. During this time, GCN took note of an increase in sexual abuse cases perpetrated by relatives likely due to the increased economic strain on the people of Zimbabwe.
In addition, during this time, 58 girls were provided with school fees. One of these girls, GCN is proud to say is now writing her exams for university entrance (called A levels) after being supported by GCN since she was in Form 1 (the equivalent of 6th grade in the US). She is also a rape survivor.
At this time, GCN also continues to provide meals on a daily basis for 40 girls at the Empowerment Center.
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