Chimanimani villagers revel in climate change mitigation strategies

PERSEVERANCE Kaneta (19) exudes a certain level of confidence which defies her age when she speaks on climate change, its effects and mitigation efforts youths in her village have embarked on.

Kaneta, a member of  Sunshine Community Garden in Mukondomi village, Chimanimani, speaks glowingly of how the group has become not only a source of knowledge on climate, but a sanctuary for productive youths intent on contributing to the development of their community.

On March 15, 2019, Chimanimani was hit by tropical Cyclone Idai, which saw heavy rains lashing the district situated about 500km east of Harare, leaving at least 400 people dead.

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