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Heal Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust hold collaborative platforms
08 Jun 2015 at 08:11hrs | Views
On 2 and 4 June 2015, Heal Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) in partnership with Zimbabwe Civic Education Trust (ZIMCET) held 2 collaborative platforms (nhimbes) in Murehwa West Ward 11 and Mazowe Ward 12 and 13.
The partnership contributes to the building of a Sustainable Human Rights Culture in Zimbabwe with the aim of building a Zimbabwe where human rights and rule of law are respected and constitutionalism prevails.
The main objective of the nhimbes was to bring people together and foster a culture of tolerance within communities where people from diverse cultures and political affiliations work together in harmony.
"The nhimbe in Murehwa Ward 11 saw communities coming together to repair a road that links them to the Harare highway and Musami Mission Hospital," reported HZT in a statement. "Musami Hospital serves mainly villagers from Ward 11. Due to heavy rains in the area, the road had become inaccessible. The road repair brought together community members from Mateko, Chitsa, Diza, Seke 1, Chanetsa, Maponga and Shamhu villages."
The Trust said in Mazowe Ward 12 and 13, Heal Zimbabwe and ZIMCET promoted the right to universal Primary education by mobilising Peace club members and communities in the construction of 2 classroom blocks at St Albans Primary School in Mazowe.
"The Headmaster, Mr Chitsinde welcomed the initiative and commended the villagers for creating a conducive learning environment for the local children," reported the Trust. "The event was also attended by members of the School Development Committee(SDC) as well as local community members."
The Trust said nhimbes also served as an opportunity to discuss issues that include the functions and role of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and the role of traditional leaders in conflict mitigation and peace building.
"A nhimbe is a traditional practice where communities work together to complete a certain task that is beneficial to the community at large. Community members commended HZT and ZIMCET for their continued effort in building peace within their communities," said the Trust.
"Such platforms go a long way in bringing communities together, building a culture of tolerance and social cohesion among community members. The discussions especially on the NPRC during the neutral collaborative platforms left the communities with the zeal to mobilize other community members and leaders to lobby for the operationalisation of the NPRC."
The partnership contributes to the building of a Sustainable Human Rights Culture in Zimbabwe with the aim of building a Zimbabwe where human rights and rule of law are respected and constitutionalism prevails.
The main objective of the nhimbes was to bring people together and foster a culture of tolerance within communities where people from diverse cultures and political affiliations work together in harmony.
"The nhimbe in Murehwa Ward 11 saw communities coming together to repair a road that links them to the Harare highway and Musami Mission Hospital," reported HZT in a statement. "Musami Hospital serves mainly villagers from Ward 11. Due to heavy rains in the area, the road had become inaccessible. The road repair brought together community members from Mateko, Chitsa, Diza, Seke 1, Chanetsa, Maponga and Shamhu villages."
"The Headmaster, Mr Chitsinde welcomed the initiative and commended the villagers for creating a conducive learning environment for the local children," reported the Trust. "The event was also attended by members of the School Development Committee(SDC) as well as local community members."
The Trust said nhimbes also served as an opportunity to discuss issues that include the functions and role of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission and the role of traditional leaders in conflict mitigation and peace building.
"A nhimbe is a traditional practice where communities work together to complete a certain task that is beneficial to the community at large. Community members commended HZT and ZIMCET for their continued effort in building peace within their communities," said the Trust.
"Such platforms go a long way in bringing communities together, building a culture of tolerance and social cohesion among community members. The discussions especially on the NPRC during the neutral collaborative platforms left the communities with the zeal to mobilize other community members and leaders to lobby for the operationalisation of the NPRC."
Source - Byo24News
