Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Zimbabwe
1. Executive Summary
Zimbabwe has slowly recovered from the economic problems of 2008 largely as a result of the introduction of the foreign currency and the inclusive government. The situation has improved, however there are some unmet needs that require interventions which include the following,
76% of the predominantly rural population is considered poor and remain unable to meet their daily food requirements
One out of every three children being chronically malnourished.
20% of all Zimbabwean families lack access to safe drinking water
35% have no access to good sanitation,
Over one million people are living with HIV/AIDS
Over one million children are orphaned