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Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe

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  • Happy Mathew Tirivangasi
  • Louis Nyahunda
  • Thembinkosi Mabila
  • Taurai Zingwena

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This study explored the humanitarian responses to the scourges of climate change-related disasters in the Chimanimani district of Zimbabwe in southern Africa. This is against the backdrop of climate-induced disasters that have plagued the region before, with some of its consequences visible in the present day. Eleven humanitarian organisations that can aid victims of Cyclone Idai in 2019 were selected through purposive and convenience sampling. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. Also, data from which the findings were derived were analysed in terms of their thematic content. The study established that there was a commendable response from humanitarian organisations in addressing the destructive consequences of the cyclone. Some of the response strategies included the provision of food and non-food items, psychosocial support and counselling services, the protection of women and girls from abuse, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of infrastructure. We recommend that humanitarian organisations need to strengthen their disaster preparedness strategies in anticipation of unpredicted and potential destructive effects of climate change that place human lives and livelihoods at great risk.

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  • Happy Mathew Tirivangasi & Louis Nyahunda & Thembinkosi Mabila & Taurai Zingwena, 2023. "Exploring Humanitarian response strategies in the aftermath of disasters induced by climate change in Zimbabwe," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(2), pages 313-328, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:40:y:2023:i:2:p:313-328
    DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2021.2018289
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