TRM Gives Back To The Community

Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) yesterday commemorated International Day of Innocent Child Victims of Aggression by giving back to the community through its various self-sustaining projects.

The event held in Chitungwiza was attended by several young people grateful to the organisation’s cause to fight all forms of poverty that might lead to drug abuse, crime and vulnerability to early marriages.

The organisation managed to give free haircuts to over 50 girls and boys utilising skills acquired through its youth mentorship programme which encourages its members to keep off alcohol and drugs.

TRM Research and Programmes Officer, Kanherera Tatenda told Nhau that the day is important for the organisation which takes pride in acknowledging and comforting children from the pain they suffer as a result of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.

Even though the day emerged in recognition of the atrocities suffered by children victims of war, it has now gone beyond armed conflict thus spearheading protection of children from all forms of abuse.

“As Teen Rescue Mission we acknowledge the suffering of innocent children resulting from poverty and related ills such as drug abuse especially during this time when the world is still grappling with the socio-economic effects of COVID-19. and The conflict in Ukraine has also destabilised food supply chains throughout the world thus increasing the chances of children going to bed hungry each day.”

Doctor Zhu Wei a medical doctor from the Chinese business community, who was the guest of honour spoke highly to the young people on the dangers of engaging into drug use.

“Zimbabwe is a very beautiful country and you are lucky to be part of it. Try your best to keep away from drugs which are not recommended due to their adverse effects on one’s health that eventually lead to early death.

Stay away from drugs and instead maintain healthy bodies and minds.”

Doctor Zhui Wei said youths must instead engage in activities that keep them physically fit before taking time to introduce Tai Chi karate.

He also supported TRM poultry project by purchasing birds he donated to vulnerable children from the Chitungwiza community.

Shingirai Masona a Member of the Junior Parliament who graced the event said young people should be recognised and respected vowing to work with TRM in its quest to fight drugs, crime and early marriages among youths.

“We are going to work together as this is the work of saving us young people who are the future leaders of tomorrow.

Poverty is now one of the most prevalent forms of aggression and abuse against children.

It has left-behind communities entangled with violence against children by increasing chances of neglect, poor parenting, child labour and economically motivated child marriages. Nhau/Indaba