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*Shamwari Yemwanasikana Statement On Radio Education Programs By MoPSE {Full Text}* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?tm > The Girls Rights Movement (GRM) commends the government efforts of initiating Radio Education programs, an act which shows concern over learners’ welfare during these harsh times of combating COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. > Education is a basic need for every child in Zimbabwe hence as a nation we should have response mechanisms which address these situations during disasters such as the one we are currently facing. > Children’s rights are human rights hence we appreciate and welcome the government’s initiative which is currently in progress. > In as much as we applaud the government with their planning, our Girls Rights Movement members believe the effort is not inclusive to all children in Zimbabwe. > We have children living with disabilities who for instance cannot hear (deaf), how will they be able to understand those educational radio programs? > We also have a bigger population of children living in dire poverty and they cannot afford to have radios at their homes. > We note that there will be donations of radios by UNICEF (2 500) which is a good initiative but we feel the number is insignificant to the rural populace not even to talk about the urban. > From a rural setup, we have children who will be working in people’s fields or doing other piece jobs as a way to fend/supplement for their families during this lockdown which will make them not participate in the program. > Are there any mechanisms that have been put in place to monitor children’s progress as well as their participation in the program? > If there are, they should be given for people to know so that as a nation we come up with solid solutions for our future benefit as children. > Apart from that, which criterion was used to choose the target beneficiaries that is grades 4 to 6? What will become of the rest of the learners? > We need information which gives a plan for all the learners in Zimbabwe, not bits and pieces. This will enable us to come up with solutions which suit our context as a nation that is taking into cognizant the people and socio-economic challenges we face. > Is there a plan in place for the rest that is exam class learners, secondary and tertiary learners because time flies and quality of education is being compromised every day? > We believe our voice is our power hence silence is not a solution for us. > Education is key for us as the leaders of today and tomorrow hence for its success the government has to play a critical role in our lives. > There is a need for proper investment in education during disasters so that we may not lose a generation in the process. > Help us become the better version of ourselves by giving us an education plan which is thought critically and executed thoroughly. _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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