Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children’s Association (ZPHCA) facilitated the hosting of the ZPHCA Youth with Disability National Convention at ROKPA Centre in Harare on the 8th of September 2023. The Annual Youth with Disability Convention was attended by 43 youth with disabilities from the greater Harare Region and beyond. The event was also attended by…
According to most psychologists, individual trauma results from an event, series of events or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual either physically or emotionally and that can have lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and physical, social, emotional well-being. In low-income nations, there is a general dearth of awareness about disability…
Any adult who regularly looks after a child with impairments qualifies as the child’s caregiver. The child’s parents usually look after them by default, but a caregiver can also be a hired professional who is compensated. A special needs child may also receive regular or sporadic care from other family members and reliable friends. Generally,…
Parenting education has numerous advantages for parents, kids and families of persons living with disabilities. Such programs can assist parents in discovering practical solutions for enhancing their child’s abilities, controlling difficult habits and fostering their development. It is also of great importance that parents and other stakeholders are educated on sexual exploitation and abuse preventative…
The Zimbabwe Parents for Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) managed to create a Disability Inclusive Parenting Toolkit, the toolkit provided practical information on how to plan, coordinate and implement inclusive parenting that address the needs and priorities of children with disabilities. The use of evidence-based interventions can be increased via a toolkit, which is a collection…
By 2030, UNFPA pledges to stop all types of violence against women and girls as well as other harmful behaviors. Every year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign offers a significant platform for drawing attention to our shared mission to stop violence against women and girls. This year, under the UNiTE theme, “Activism to End…