Zimbabwe Youth Escaping to South Africa

Safe haven for immigrant children escaping from Zimbabwe to South Africa
Dylan Thomas / UKaid / Department for International Development

Cross to Bear
Crossing the border from Zimbabwe into South Africa is dangerous for vulnerable children. They not only have to cut through razor wire to cross the Limpopo river, but face the threat of being swept away, encountering deadly crocodiles and being abused by predatory men.

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