Zimbabwe Youth Escaping to South Africa

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

Tough Times
Children are fleeing Zimbabwe for a number of reasons. Many have lost family members (one in four children is an orphan in Zimbabwe), and can't afford food or schooling. Zimbabwe is one of the poorest countries in Africa and HIV is widespread with the average life expectancy just 34.

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