FIRST EDITION – A SADC REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE BY
YOUNG PEOPLE ON COVID-19
This booklet presents a collection of research studies exploring various critical issues affecting Southern African communities, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by the Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT), it features five young people from tertiary institutions in Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe who participated at the fourth edition of the Southern Africa Regional Students and Youth Conference (SARSYC) held in 2022 in the Republic of Malawi. The authors provide valuable insights into challenges such as the disruption of sexual and reproductive health services, the impact on education systems, and economic hardships faced by communities.
They also propose potential solutions, drawing connections between different fields and highlighting the targeted interventions. With first hand experiences and generational understanding from young people, this book serves as a valuable resource for healthcare
professionals, policy makers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex challenges posed by COVID-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health, education and other critical issues.
ISBN 978-1-77934-118-1
Breaking The Cycle: Overcoming Drug and Substance Abuse Among Young People
in Zimbabwe
This comprehensive book is part of the Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT’s) young researchers’ initiative. It showcases the work of eight young
emerging researchers from Zimbabwe’s tertiary institutions exploring the complex issue of drug and substance abuse among youths. The book examines the prevalence, contributing factors,
and potential interventions to mitigate this growing crisis. Through first hand experiences and generational insights, the voices of young people in Zimbabwe are clearly conveyed, making it an essential reading for understanding drug and substance abuse in the country. The fresh ideas and innovative approaches brought by the featured young researchers from various institutions serve as a testament to the importance of creating opportunities enabling youth to be the change.
ISBN 978-1-77934-117-4
EMPOWERING YOUNG VOICES: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Young People in Zimbabwe.
This book is part of the Students and Youth Working on reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT’s) young researcher’s initiative. It is a collaboration of ten undergraduate students from Zimbabwe’s tertiary institutions, sharing the Hidden Realities of Young People in Zimbabwe.
Engaging and informative, the book delves into the challenges faced by young people in areas such as mental health, sexual and reproductive health and rights, disability inclusion, sexual
harassment, drug and substance abuse, and empowerment of young girls and women. These issues are explored in-depth, providing a fresh perspective and a call to action for all who seek to empower and advocate for young people. Young Zimbabweans’ voices are clear in
this must-read about their realities.
ISBN 987-1-779383-217-2
Stigma, Safety & Support: Improving the unmet SRHR needs of
Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Zimbabwe is a groundbreaking
exploration of the challenges faced by adolescent girls and young women in
accessing safe abortion services. Drawing on research, legal analysis, and
personal narratives, this book sheds light on the stigma and systemic
barriers that drive young women to unsafe abortion practices often with
devastating consequences. Through a comprehensive examination of
Zimbabwe’s reproductive health landscape, the authors present
evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving policy, expanding
healthcare access, and fostering supportive community engagement. This
essential resource advocates for reproductive justice, calling for urgent
reforms to ensure that young women can make informed decisions about
their health without fear, judgment, or harm.
Thought-provoking, insightful, and deeply relevant, this book is a vital
contribution to the ongoing discourse on reproductive rights and
healthcare equity in Zimbabwe and beyond.
ISBN 978-1-77928-276-7
