The Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children is the umbrella body of child rights sector. The organisation seeks to coordinate the child rights sector in Zimbabwe. Its major thrust is lobbying and advocacy, capacity building of membership, quality assurance on child oriented initiatives, child participation and research. ZNCWC seeks to bring into mainstream all the institutions working in the child rights sector for effective collaboration and complementarity.

NEWS & ARTICLES from ZNCWC

Granny kills one-year-old

By Noah Pito 20/08/17 P4 A 62-year-old woman allegedly murdered her one-year-old grandchild, claiming he was the son of husband had with their daughter-in-law. Susan Madeko of Tanhara Village was remanded in custody when she appeared before Karoi magistrate Mr Sam...

All under-15 girls to get HPV vaccine

By Grace Kaerasora 20/08/17 P1 All girls up to the age of 14 in Zimbabwe will be vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) — the leading cause of cervical cancer. The first two years of the programme will cover 10 to 14-year-olds, after which all girls will be...

Young sculptors test their skills

By Swagga T 19/08/17 L4 “Catch them young” is the phrase often used by people who want to sharpen the skills of talented young people. And in the majority of cases this has worked since it’s been said you cannot teach an old new tricks. Children are...