World Vision Hwange nurturing children in Hwange.

Church leaders in Hwange West Constituency recently completed a two-day children’s ministry training workshop
that was conducted by Awana Clubs International in partnership with World Vision.
The workshop which was held at Ndlovu Business Centre under Chief Mvuthu sought to equip children’s ministry
workers with child nurturing skills in light of the fast changing world that leaves children exposed to vulnerable
situations such as substance abuse.
Patience Nkomo the World Vision programmes officer who was leading the workshop said such training helped in
shaping the foundation of children in societies.
“We as World Vision are worried about children and we believe that their upbringing would not be complete
without the word of God,” Nkomo said.
“We have partnered with Awana Clubs International to help equip children’s ministry workers with requisite
skills.”
The meeting brought leaders from Zionist, Apostolic and Pentecostal and missionary churches together.
Pastor Vhakani Ndou from the Awana Clubs International’s Matabeleland North Provincial Coordinator said they
are a non-denominational christian organisation that hopes to help the children know, love to serve God
“Let the children come project” is set on breaking all barriers and giving all children access to the fullness of
life,”Vhakani said.
“It aims at ensuring that all adolescents and youths who have increased knowledge of God are safe from all forms
of abuse, alcohol and drug abuse,and early sexual activity and early pregnancies.
“It also ensures that church leaders and christian faith actors own and support the christian nurturing of
adolescents and youth and act to influence social and cultural norms for improved child well being.