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This article was originally published as: Climate change and vulnerabilities of children in rural Zimbabwe: The case of ward 14 of Bikita District, Zimbabwe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Abstract<\/h2>\n

The paper interrogates the impact of climate change towards the vulnerabilities of children in rural Zimbabwe. The paper utilised qualitative case study research design so as to generate the empirical evidence for this paper and the Ubuntu or Hunhu philosophy was used as a theory for analysing and, interpreting the lives of these vulnerable children. Research findings suggest that the impact of climate change has been unprecedented on the lives of children in rural Zimbabwe. Some of the impact included; hunger and food insecurity, decrease in school attendance, early or forced marriages, sexual exploitation, gold panning, child labour and abuse, child prostitution, drug use and abuse, the spread of climate change related diseases among others. The paper concludes by lobbying and advocating the Government of Zimbabwe and other key stakeholders to invest more resources on climate proof and adaptation strategies particularly in rural areas.
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\nChikoko W. and Chihiya P. (2023). Climate change and vulnerabilities of children in rural Zimbabwe: The case of ward 14 of Bikita District, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Social Work, 13(2), 78-86. https:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.4314\/ajsw.v13i2.4
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Authors<\/h2>\n
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  • Witness Chikoko<\/li>\n
  • Philemon Chihiya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Keywords<\/h2>\n

    climate change, children, vulnerable, ubuntu or hunhu, Bikita, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n

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