By Katherine Zavala | Coordinator of Programs
GCN’s Girls Empowerment Clubs face tremendous challenges due to the difficult social and political context currently in Zimbabwe. The government passed a ban on public gatherings and a ban on NGOs carrying out their field operations. Due to the dangerous conditions, teachers refrained from attending schools. Club visits had to be suspended.
Thankfully, a compromise was reached to ensure the empowerment clubs continue functioning. GCN is providing one-on-one sessions with the club coordinators and club presidents, and conducting telephone support calls encouraging clubs to carry out their activities.
The challenges of the country make GCN’s work all the more important. GCN provides these girls with a safe place for counseling, support and empowerment while also providing them with opportunities for training, education, scholarships and employment. The current struggles have forced GCN to become more creative in addressing local challenges, and they are improving Girls Empowerment Clubs with less supervision.
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