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Obey Musiwa-Herald Reporter
IN a bold move against rising drug and substance abuse, Johane Masowe Chishanu Graspa (Muchinjikwa weGore Jena International) staged a spiritual and educational campaign in Mbare recently to confront the roots of cartel-linked substance distribution.
The faith-based initiative drew hundreds of participants, focusing on youth reorientation and community inclusion amid growing national concern over narcotics, in line with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 goals of public health and social cohesion.
Speaking to Zimpapers, Johane Masowe Chishanu Graspa in Waterfalls leader Mr Admire Manga (Madzibaba Stalin Mapumhangozi) said by merging spiritual intervention with civic engagement, the church is expanding its role in shaping national development through community engagement.
“We are merging spiritual intervention with civic engagement to shape national development through grassroots action in line with Vision 2030.
“We target individuals struggling with drug addiction and we welcome them to join our church to find solace in faith,” said Mr Manga.
He emphasised that various social ills, including child abuse, gender-based violence, and early child marriages were triggered by drug and substance abuse.
In this regard, Mr Manga said the church advocated for deliverance, hard work, and abstaining from substance abuse, particularly among youth, to rescue a generation and foster national development.
This approach aligns with the President’s mandate of inclusivity, ensuring no one is left behind and no place is left behind, and contribute positively to national development.
