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🌎International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13)🌎

Resilience is our shared responsibility. Let's build a safer future together.

As we commemorate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we recognize the importance of collective action in building resilience and reducing disaster risk. Disasters know no borders, and it is our shared responsibility to work together to mitigate their impact.

✅Let's Empower communities to prepare for and respond to disasters
✅ Let's invest in disaster risk reduction to build resilience and reduce vulnerability
✅Let's promote sustainable development to reduce the risk of disasters and protect our future
Epworth Local Board
Yet Trust
Plan International Zimbabwe
Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust.
Global Platform Zimbabwe

Together, we can:
💎Save lives
💎Protect livelihoods
💎Build a safer and more resilient future

Today is the first Friday of the month. We did a clean up with Epworth Local Board at Stop over shops in ward 4. Fostering the art of responsible citizens.

"*TRANSFORMING A TOXIC RIVER.
The Jacha Foot Bridge Clean-Up Story"

On November 10, 2023, the DMEC team embarked on a mission to reclaim the Jacha Foot Bridge and its polluted river. The once-pristine waterway had become a toxic eyesore, choked with litter, diapers, and other waste. The water had turned a murky black, posing a significant threat to the surrounding community.

The houses built along the riverbank were in peril, facing the constant risk of flooding, epidemic diseases, and drowning. The situation was dire, and immediate action was necessary.

The DMEC team sprang into action, with the full support of Epworth Local Board organizing a clean-up campaign to restore the river to its former glory. With gloves, trash bags, wheelbarrows, shovels and determination, the team worked tirelessly to remove the waste and debris clogging the river.

As the clean-up progressed, the transformation was nothing short of remarkable. The river began to flow freely once more, and the water started to clear. The community, who had grown accustomed to the pollution, couldn't believe their eyes.

The DMEC team's efforts not only improved the aesthetic appeal of the area but also mitigated the health risks associated with the pollution. The clean-up campaign served as a powerful reminder of the importance of community involvement in environmental conservation.

As the team reflected on their accomplishment, they knew that this was just the beginning. The fight against pollution and environmental degradation is ongoing, and it requires collective effort and commitment.

The Jacha Foot Bridge clean-up serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating that even the most seemingly insurmountable environmental challenges can be overcome through determination, hard work, and community spirit.
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational TrainingMinistry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
Yet Trust
Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust.Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust.
Global Platform Zimbabwe
Ruwa- Epworth Sport in Action -RESAEpworth Sport in ActionRuwa- Epworth Sport in Action -RESA

Happy Unity Day to you all.
Alone I can smile but together we can laugh.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT EPWORTH COMMITTEE. Disaster Risk Response (Epworth). It's a youth-led group of young energetic and passionate people who are committed themselves to lead on the issue of disasters response in Epworth community. The committe was formed in February 2023 and was strategically done using ward approach so that each ward has representatives. We have 7 wards with each ward having 2 representatives except for ward 7 with 4 representatives because it's the biggest ward. In Epworth , there are various types of disasters that the residents face every time. this led to the formation of Disaster Risk Response (DMEC) committee. We realized that our voice it's a concern especially on the issues of service delivery in our community. As young people we are engaging in youth participation which is very important especially when it comes to addressing issues in our community.
Furthermore, DMEC committee is an independent group of young people working together in trying to respond to the issues of Disasters in Epworth. We realized that in Epworth there are a number of Disasters which could affect our society. These include :Flash floods, Drowning, Fire, Danger parking, Drugs, epidemics among others. Therefore in the event of a disaster risk we (DMEC) working with the Epworth Local Board will react and respond accordingly in our community. Our local authority Epworth Local Board appreciates our presence and willingness to work with them as we have come in to complement their efforts to the residents in trying to deliver it's services and Disasters Risk management. We are also working hand in glove with the following stakeholders: Local Board, ZRP, ZYC Ministry of Youth empowerment, development and vocational training,YETT, DOS and CCW among others.
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational TrainingMinistry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
Epworth Local Board
Yet Trust
Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust.Dialogue on Shelter for the Homeless in Zimbabwe Trust.
Ruwa- Epworth Sport in Action -RESAEpworth Sport in Action
Global Platform Zimbabwe
Plan International Zimbabwe