After INERELA+ Zambia conducted a capacity building workshop for Local Religious leaders in Katowa constituency in Chibombo District on the 7th of July 2025, Mr Sibanda Christopher (in picture), an Area Councilor for Muchenje Ward in Katowa constituency, Chibombo Town Council, was impressed with the capacitation and strengthening of social systems to reduce teenage pregnancies, […]
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Steven Chiswa (Zimbabwe Junior Parliamentarian) had the privilege of participating in INERELA+ Zimbabwe workshops focused on climate change mitigation and smart agriculture. This knowledge has not only transformed his understanding of environmental issues but also inspired him to take action within his school, TC Hardy, and the community where he lives, called Timire Park. The
An insightful exchange which brought together diverse voices committed to advancing inclusive, relevant, and empowering sexuality education for adolescents and young people inclusive of INERELA+ Executive Director Munya Mandipaza took place on the on the 6th of August 2025. During the session participants explored key findings from UNESCO and KIT Institute’s study on adolescents’ and young people’s perspectives
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Munya Mandipaza – Executive Director In August, we continued to advance our work on several critical fronts. In time for the International Youth Day, INERELA+ Mozambique and Zimbabwe spotlighted the voices and lived realities of youth through organising an open day where young people engaged with Religious Leaders and key stakeholders. At TICAD in Yokohama,
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In Zimbabwe, SAVE training of Religious leaders was conducted between the 7th and 8th of May 2025 and attended by at least 20 Religious leaders. Congregational surveys to measure the size and influence were conducted before extending an invitation to any Religious leader. The 20 Religious leaders represented 10 big churches in Zimbabwe. The survey
Twenty-One Love Alliance partners from Southern Africa including INERELA+ gathered at Birchwood hotel to attend a cross-sectionality workshop from 30th June to 1 July 2025. Love Alliance is a partnership to build a unifying, strong pan-African movement that promotes access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for people most marginalized and affected by
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Mental health statistics in Africa reveal a significant burden, with high rates of depression, anxiety, and other disorders. A large proportion of the population experiences mental health challenges, and the impact is felt across various sectors, including the economy. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people in many African countries, along with increased alcohol
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Climate change affects food systems, eco-systems, natural resources, socio-economic systems, human health and welfare, and is increasingly a driver of conflict and displacement. Climate change also has grave consequences to GBV, as it increases the drivers for violence, particularly in conflict, displacement, food insecurity, socio-economic impacts and the disruption of protective systems. In the webinar
INERELA+ addresses teenage pregnancy through comprehensive strategies focused on empowering girls, improving access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and engaging communities to prevent unintended pregnancy through capacity building of Religious Leaders. We advocate for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), promote girls’ education, and work to reduce barriers like stigma and discrimination against pregnant
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Archbishop Mbulelo Dyasi, an extraordinary individual whose life has touched many hearts released his impactful book “Dignity in the Darkness: A Journey of Resilience, Resistance, and Redemption” at a special launch event on the 25th of July 2025. The launch was attended by esteemed guests from the faith sector, government senior officials, civil society organisations,
