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The UN reported that 7.6 million Zimbabweans, nearly half the population, require aid. In early June, the UN launched a USD 429 million drought appeal for Zimbabwe, but funding has been slow to materialize
In 2024, Zimbabwe allocated a budget of USD 7.6 million to support 7,300 persons with disabilities as several vulnerable individuals seeking social protection assistance. Such projects it is estimated to necessitate an additional USD 1.5 million for rights-based services.
In May, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster, citing the need for USD 2 billion to address the drought crisis. Zimbabwe, along with Malawi and Zambia, is severely affected by malnutrition caused by drought. The dried-up Kapotesa dam in Mudzi district exemplifies the dire conditions.
The UN reported that 7.6 million Zimbabweans, nearly half the population, require aid. In early June, the UN launched a USD 429 million drought appeal for Zimbabwe, but funding has been slow to materialize.
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