By Nyasha Zhemu
MARANGE, — Amnesty International, a global human rights organisation dedicated to fighting injustice and protecting freedoms, is training secondary school students in Marange to better understand and respond to climate change through a series of hands-on climate literacy sessions.
The program introduces learners to the core principles of the Earth’s climate system while exploring practical strategies to address human-driven climate shifts. Organisers say the sessions aim not only to inform but to empower.
“We want young people to see themselves as part of the solution,” said an Amnesty International Zimbabwe official. “By equipping them with climate knowledge, we’re also building confidence and community leadership.”
Students were also trained to become “climate messengers,” tasked with raising awareness in their schools and neighbourhoods. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and creative activities, the initiative encourages students to speak up on environmental issues affecting their communities.
Amnesty International Zimbabwe says the initiative is part of its growing focus on climate justice and youth empowerment, particularly in regions vulnerable to the effects of drought, deforestation, and water insecurity.
The organisation has pledged to continue rolling out similar education programs across the country, arguing that climate change is not only an environmental issue but also a human rights concern—one that affects the futures of Zimbabwean children most.
