No Means No Zimbabwe

Child Abuse Prevention

In Zimbabwe, violence against children is pervasive: childhood prevalence of any violence experienced before age 18 is 27% among females and 26% among males (VACS 2019). This inflicts lasting trauma, hinders the stability of communities and endangers future generations. While the scale of the problem is overwhelming, significant research shows that the No Means No prevention program works. Instead of relying on expensive aftercare services alone, the design-driven program equips youth with practical, lifelong skills they can use to prevent and stop violence in real time, leading to healthier and safer communities for generations to come.