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flag Rural Zimbabwe’s Nhanga tradition evolves into a girl-powered movement against child marriage, backed by mentorship, education, and community enforcement.

flag In rural Zimbabwe, the traditional Nhanga gathering is being transformed into a peer-led movement empowering girls to resist child marriage. flag Originally a rite of passage for marriage preparation, Nhanga now provides safe spaces for discussions on sexual health, education, and economic independence, supported by the Rozaria Memorial Trust. flag The initiative, expanding across Zimbabwe and into Zambia and Sierra Leone, involves mentorship, skills training, and community engagement, including chiefs enforcing anti-child marriage rules with fines paid in cows for girls’ education. flag Despite persistent challenges from poverty and cultural norms—UNICEF reports one in three girls marry before 18—participants like law student Samantha Chidodo credit Nhanga with reclaiming their futures, showcasing a culturally rooted solution to a lasting social issue.

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