Drought in Zimbabwe forces children to work as gold miners during school holidays, leading to school dropouts.
El Niño-induced drought in Zimbabwe pushes children to work as gold miners during school holidays, as widespread hunger and financial hardship force families to prioritize survival over education. Many children in gold-rich areas like Makonde West and Hurungwe East, Mashonaland West province, drop out of school and tunnel riverbeds for gold to help their families.
May 23, 2024
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