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Zimbabwean Situation
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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The day dawns on an inflationa raveaged nation of about 12Million inhabitats, hope beckons and smiles are abound as the once bitter rivals in Zimbabwe's Politics append their signatures of reconciliation to a document to be known as the Global Political Agreement (G.P.A). Inflations falls from a record 231million% month on month to -3% overnight!!

This is what would apptly describe the events that followed the formation of the Inlcusive govenment in Zimbabwe. What changes have ocurred in Zimbabwe, what about the victims of countless years of human rights abuse? more is coming on the Zim situation.

June 24, 2009 | 4:26 PM Comments  0 comments

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ziyen-youths   ziyen-youths Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network's TIGblog
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Promotion of Youth participation
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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In Zimbabwe youths have been used as vehicles for violence since they have been viewed as young, energetic and eligible to promote violence in the country. After noticing that young people have been manipulated to promote all sorts of violence, The Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network a registered youth organisation focusing on environmental and developmental issues has created platforms that enable young people to meet, discuss and come up with ways of advocating for change regards issues affecting them.
The Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network has furthered its programs and activities in order to create a violent free and democratic Zimbabwe. Keeping young people occupied with programs mearnt to benefit them has helped a lot since young people no longer have time to concentrate on other things but to focus on the current activities that are being conducted. ZIYEN promotes activities such as Youth networking whereby youth visit other organisations to discuss issues affecting them, look and learn tours and creating better understanding of other groups’ activities. Workcamps are also being used as a way of promoting the spirit of volunteerism and teambuilding amongst young people. Recently, ZIYEN organized the commemoration of Global Youth Service Day where paintings were done at one of the local schools’ classroom block. Such types of activities do not only promote the spirit of volunteerism but contribute to the impact being done by young people towards community development. Awareness raising activities are also being carried out as a way of information dissemination. Awareness has been raised in form of awareness talks, road-shows and open discussion forums. Advocacy meetings have also been conducted with decision makers to empower young people to engage decision makers, advocate for inclusion of young people in their processes and structures.
Capacity building workshops are also one of the most important tool being used in order to capacitate young people with the skills required in order to advocate for change. Trainings on local governance, entrepreneurship, leadership skills, lobbying and advocacy have been conducted. It’s overwhelming to see a change in young people’s attitude and participation in these activities. To mention in my local area, the community is appreciating the contribution of young people in the town’s development.

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Simbarashe Musiringofa

June 10, 2009 | 11:28 PM Comments  0 comments



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The World must give Zimbabwe Financial support
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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Indeed, the inclusive government has subsisted against pronounced forces that have been militating against its existence from the very start. Despite a lukewarm welcome by the West, African brotherhood and solidarity has assisted the government to remain afloat, albeit, in a modest way. Recently, some African countries have crafted a US$400million to assist Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe needs support from the international community to stay afloat, however, in the absence of a credible financial rescue plan by the donor community, the economic recovery of Zimbabwe remains a "Dream". Despite some commendable steps being taken by the Government, some sceptics still want to strangulate us by failing to reverse some disastrous Sanctions imposed on the country, both covertly and overtly.

The recent trip by the Finance Minister to the US and Britain should become a firm basis to develop a mutually reciprocal reengagement process between Zimbabwe and the world at large.

Individually, some EU countries have begun to sent emmisaries to Zimbabwe to explore business opportunities....this posture is commendable and a progressive stance.

As a progressive Zimbabwean, the US government must take a lead to buttress the inclusive government because every country takes a cue from the US foreign policy position.

Zimbabwe needs support not isolation. Forward Zimbabwe!!!

___________________________________________________________
Written by Augustine Zhanje- a Zimbabwean business executive

May 4, 2009 | 8:55 PM Comments  0 comments

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dgkudae   dgkudae Douglas Musiringofa's TIGblog
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GYSD Report Back!!
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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The Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network (ZIYEN) a registered youth organization this year jointly worked together with Environment Africa and other youth organizations in Victoria Falls to commemorate the 2009 Global Youth Service Day.
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is a time of the year when young people come together to focus the world’s attention on what young people are contributing every single day.
During GYSD, millions of youth around the world organize community service projects to address the needs of their local communities through volunteerism, to be recognized for their contributions and to be part of a global youth service movement. This is an annual event held in April in over 100 countries in every region of the world and this year it took place from the 24th to the 25th of April 2009.
At a local level, Victoria Falls commemorated the GYSD under the following objectives:

* To create linkages and partnerships with other youth organizations through participating in local and international events
* To promote inter cultural and social co-operation preparation amongst youths
* To engage youths in community services and contact with local schools

70 young people gathered to commemorate the 2009 Global Youth Service Day at Chamabondo Primary School. Volunteers wound up the commemorations by converging at the school to clean, clear and paint a classroom block within the school. There was first of all scraping of the building in preparation for painting.

For the past 4 years, the Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network has been commemorating the Global Youth Service Day at a smaller scale were there has been slashing of grass and land scraping. This has proven not to have much impact to the community as the rains would still come and the grass still shoots up within a very short space of time. In this year, the Network has embarked on a more recognizable project of painting a classroom block which leaves a mark in the community and in the school.

The education system in Zimbabwe has been crippled and it is with this experience that young people in Victoria Falls are undertaking to address the situation. We cannot wait for governments to act alone on educational and other responsibilities. It has to be individuals that change the course of the Earth’s future. The Government is under pressure from big businesses and industries that provide them with large amounts of tax dollars each year. By the time the government acts, it will be too late to reverse the damage. We will have to minimize any further damage and also as individuals and organizations contribute in the rebuilding of the educational system and other.
Why should we wait?? Stand up now and make a difference. Motto of the commemorations...

A number of stakeholders joined in the commemorations including the corporate sector, commercial banks, schools, councilors, and Non-Governmental Organizations. Young people were invited to join other youths to celebrate the indomitable spirit amongst them. In this time, The Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network would like to express their gratitude to all individuals, companies and Non Governmental Organizations for sacrificing their time and energy towards achieving these goals. May the good Lord bless you all and your businesses.

By: Sir Douglas Musiringofa

April 29, 2009 | 9:50 AM Comments  0 comments



dgkudae   dgkudae Douglas Musiringofa's TIGblog
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Signs of the change l have been waiting to see!!!
Related to country: Zimbabwe

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Successful community building also involves developing local leaders, who are able to gain self-understanding, as well as facilitation and community-building skills (Mattesich & Monsey, 1997).

As residents and youth learn on leadership skills, their voices for the common good is enhanced. In the Hwange District, youth were trained in relevant skills, including leading and facilitating discussions, public speaking, problem solving, conflict resolution, local governance, lobbying and advocacy.
Young people in this area have learned to routinely assess their strengths, identify areas of challenge, improvement, to give and take constructive criticism from teammates. They have come up with more strategic ways of involving decision makers into their dialogues and open discussion forums. In particular, youth learned to recognize the difference between their personal wants and needs, and also those of the community. This was important because the community-building work necessitated that youth lead the community, which meant including diverse groups and voices of youth and adults, and helping them come to consensus in decisions. In other words, the young people have realized that it is not about individual wants that should be pushed for action but they combine ideas and come up with one concrete and reasonable idea to be pushed forward to decision makers at a community level.

Armed with the knowledge the youth have gained from the trainings, they are now able to speak in authority in public forums and meetings. The youth also shared their experiences with other community based youth groups in which the groups have began enquiring on this programme and wanting to be part of it. To my view, this has contributed to changing community adult attitudes from viewing youth as current or potential problems, addicts and drunkards to seeing youth as responsible, knowledgeable, and contributing individuals. Finally, my understanding is that youth are the leaders of today and not leaders of tomorrow anymore as tomorrow seems not to come again. Forward with YOUTH empowerment.

By: Sir Douglas Musiringofa

April 29, 2009 | 9:43 AM Comments  0 comments

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Young People We care!!!
Related to country: Zimbabwe

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

My view is that a community without young people actively involved in development is prone to collapse and total confusion. Young people bring life and action in communities.
Young people have been called leaders of tomorrow but in my view young people are the leaders of today because tomorrow never comes. This is our time and we aught to do something to show that we are indeed the leaders of today. Who can claim has not heard of climate change, global warming and HIV/AIDS?? No one indeed but why are people still dying and being affected by these pandemics?? Is it because people lack adequate knowledge or is it ignorance??
Many have the eyes but cannot see; they have the minds but cannot use them. Climate change, global warming and HIV/AIDS is not my problem neither your problem but it is OUR challenge. Some people say they have other delicious fish to fry than focusing on environmental and health issues but let me say, it is not long before you see the effects of your ignorance. You will be thoroughly hit by sun burn, your crops will face severe challenges to grow, you will lose all your cattle in the gullies you are ignoring opening up and you are only a few years away from inventing untold diseases that will as well affect you.
As young people we are saying NO to pollution, green house gas emissions, nylon manufacturing and destruction of the world’s forest. No one will come from the moon or other planets to come and solve our problems and challenges therefore we have to be involved in developing and being part of the change we all want to see five to ten years from today. YES, YES l say as young people we completely do not have any hindrance to make a difference for every individual counts and above all we are physically fit and have sharp and intelligent brains to develop any form of action for our benefit.
We cannot wait for governments to act on climate change. It has to be individuals that change the course of the Earth’s future (OUR ANYWAY). Governments are under pressure from big businesses and industries that provide them with large amounts of tax dollars each year. By the time they act, it will be too late to reverse the damage. We will have to minimize any further damage.
Why should we wait?? Stand up now and make a difference.

By: Sir Douglas Musiringofa


April 9, 2009 | 12:06 PM Comments  0 comments



ziyen-youths   ziyen-youths Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network's TIGblog
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Fesh Water An important aspect of LIFE!!
Related to country: Zimbabwe

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

Water

Water is life to everybody
Water is a need to human being
It is a need to human nature

Of the gifts that blessed creation
None beats water
Water is a source of life
God made animals to live with water
Oh! Water how great you are

He made us people to live with water
To bath, to wash and to drink
To be who we are today is it because
Of water we use? Definitely, YES
Oh! Water how wonderful you are

We have to preserve it for our tomorrow
We have to love it for it is our life
Without water we are nothing
Without water, we are nothing
Without water we are stingy, like dry sticks
Let’s pay, let’s love and let’s preserve it for us to live

Oh water we love WATER!!!!!!! Forever in our life.






Water

Water; Water; Water!
The most vital aspect of life;
Both plants and animals depend on you.

The old and the young,
Cry for your drop waiting
And longing for you
To save us from this thirstiness

For the sea within them you are!
You bless the near and the far
You don’t choose between friend and enemy
Oh! How fair and loving you are!

Let the heroes of the earth
Give honor to you
Let the forest plants
Give glory to your love
Now and then let the Jacaranda and
Mukwa tree Preach your gospel

Your every drop counts, and saves a million people
everywhere around the world
Oh! Water how kind and loving you are!





Water

Water oh water!
You are amazing

Water oh water!
You are very useful
For us to bath, wash
Cook and water our plants,
Water is needed

Water oh water!
You provide more blood to us when we drink you
Without you no-one can survive
Nothing else can survive without water!

Water, oh water!






Water

Oh water
Oceans, lakes, dams are full of water
What a wonderful gift from God.
You are so incredible!
Oh water!

Oh water
People say water is life,
Without you there is no life
You are used for different purposes, drinking
When feeling thirsty, watering, cooking
Oh water!

Oh water
There are animals who
Live inside you
Fish, hippos, snakes,
Every creature needs you
Oh water!








Water

Water, water, water
Water you are a lifeblood of people
Water you are a lifeblood of non-human species
Supporting wildlife in different places of the world
Water, water, water, you are a virtual resource on earth
Our socio-economic future depends on agriculture
Without water, agriculture cannot be a success
Rivers are full of water; oceans are full of water,
The atmosphere also comprises of water
Water, water, water, you are a major input of human life

Water, water, water, many activities are carried out
Accomplished by water
We use water for cooking,
We use water for drinking, washing and also bathing
To list many is to be selfish
Without water, we are bound to curtail our lives

Water, water, water,
You are important than anything on earth
Water, water, you are so vital to human life
And non-human species








Water

You bring life to every creature
Your relations with nature
Bring smiles on our faces
From all the places
Reports say that
You are a genius

When it rains, the farmer reigns
Because of his great yields
Unstoppable joys to Flora and fauna

Despite your great attributes
Man is your greatest enemy
He pollutes you
So that you appear bad
To aquatic life and His fellows

Your Best Friend
The ENVIRONMENTALIST
Cleans all your habitats
He treats you in your large volumes
And takes care of every drop that belongs to you
Because it counts.





Water!

What is water?? Water is an important source in our lives.
Without water, we all die of thirst. Water is life.
Water is the source of our lives.
Can we imagine ourselves without water?
Water must not be wasted
Please let us conserve our water.

Water is an important source to our planet. Without water we wouldn’t
Have our beautiful environment, all the beautiful things
That we have like, trees all live because of our precious water.

Water is as precious as life.
Please let us not waste water. Let us not be selfish.
Please let us use our water wisely. How can we imagine
Our planet without water????? People, animals could
die of thirst. Without water we would have dry land, dry trees and
we wouldn’t have enough oxygen.
Please let us take note that water is important in our life.

Let us use our water sources wisely.
Let us consider the future generation.
PLEASE let us Save Water.
“SAVE WATER, SAVE LIFE”







Water

Up I went into North Pole
And found you in form of ice!!!
I thought it was over but was
Surprised to see you in the South
Pole. I believed you are everywhere.

Water, water, water!!!
What a wonderful resource you are
Without you there is no survival
You run off into lakes, swamps, creeks
And rivers to serve both humans and animals

Continuous pollution by careless
Humans has caused water to
Become extremely dirty and
Certain diseases suddenly
Breaking out

Ladies and gentlemen, boys
And girls let’s try our
Best to protect and
Preserve our precious resource






Water

Water is the most important thing
In our lives. What men or animal can
Survive without water. No water means No Life

Look at the world today all survive on water
No person can live a day without water

The food we eat, clothes we wear,
how thirstily I get and my body,
all needs water

Imagine if there is no water what will the
World be, in what land will we survive on,
what situation will we be at??

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls,
Let us try by all means to protect the
most important thing in our lives

Let us remember to clean
Up the wonderful water
And use it wisely.







Water

Water, water you are important
To us all, you quench my thirst
Like people always say, no water- no life;
Without you there will be no plants,
No animals, no people.

Everything needs water
You were there from the beginning
of the Heaven, earth and today you
are still there. We cry out to God that
He should not stop you.
Water, water! You are tasteless.

No water, no animals, no people,
No plants, no life. It was going to be a dried land.
Water, water! Everything needs you.

Water, if I drink you, I feel so better.
If I dig down the soil, I find you.
I have never had that you are more
Or less water. Water, water, you are never lost









“Water”
Water is life
Water is a vital element
When one want to be clean
Whenever we want to eat
Whenever we want to save a life
Water is there…

Water is life
Water is health
Water gives us comfort
Water helps us in hygiene
Water is everything to us.

Water is life
Even flora and fauna need water
Water is a solution to some of life’s problems
The unborn child in a mother’s womb lives
Because of water…

Let’s use water with the future in mind.
Let’s conserve water for the next generation
Let’s fight water wastage
Because water is life!




“Water”
Water, water,
You are a precious thing in life
In most of the things we do, we use you!
Oh!! Water, oh water!!
We can’t live without you.

Animals depend on you.
Vegetation depends on you;
All living things depend on you;
Oh! Water you are so precious.

All living things need you
For drinking, bathing, and in all domestic uses
Oh! Water oh Water!
We can’t live without you

Without you water, drought will visit and
All living creatures will die.
Every animal, people and all
Living things will starve
And die.
Oh, water you are so precious!





“Mvura”

Ndoitei pasina mvura?
Ndogeza, imvura;
Ndosuka, imvura;
Putugadzike, imvura
Ndobude ziya, imvura;
Muchimbuzi, imvura;
Ndodini ko pasina mvura?

Tomhanya kuZINWA, imvura;
Tomhanya kuZESA, towana mvura;
Tomhanya kuHwange Colliery, imvura;
Environment Africa yomhanya-mhanya, kuchengetedza mvura
Taisek yochera migodi, kutswaga mvura

Handei tinorima, tinoibvisa nemvura;
Ndopinda kuKariba ivura,
Ndopinda kuVictoria Falls, imvura;
Lake Chivero, imvura;
Cholera kuparadza, tichitswaga mvura.
Mvura chiwororo muhupenyu.





April 7, 2009 | 2:07 PM Comments  0 comments



ziyen-youths   ziyen-youths Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network's TIGblog
Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network's profile

Fresh Water An important aspect of LIFE!!
Related to country: Zimbabwe

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

SEAT BACK AND RELAX LOOK WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT WATER.

Water

Water is life to everybody
Water is a need to human being
It is a need to human nature

Of the gifts that blessed creation
None beats water
Water is a source of life
God made animals to live with water
Oh! Water how great you are

He made us people to live with water
To bath, to wash and to drink
To be who we are today is it because
Of water we use? Definitely, YES
Oh! Water how wonderful you are

We have to preserve it for our tomorrow
We have to love it for it is our life
Without water we are nothing
Without water, we are nothing
Without water we are stingy, like dry sticks
Let’s pay, let’s love and let’s preserve it for us to live

Oh water we love WATER!!!!!!! Forever in our life.






Water

Water; Water; Water!
The most vital aspect of life;
Both plants and animals depend on you.

The old and the young,
Cry for your drop waiting
And longing for you
To save us from this thirstiness

For the sea within them you are!
You bless the near and the far
You don’t choose between friend and enemy
Oh! How fair and loving you are!

Let the heroes of the earth
Give honor to you
Let the forest plants
Give glory to your love
Now and then let the Jacaranda and
Mukwa tree Preach your gospel

Your every drop counts, and saves a million people
everywhere around the world
Oh! Water how kind and loving you are!





Water

Water oh water!
You are amazing

Water oh water!
You are very useful
For us to bath, wash
Cook and water our plants,
Water is needed

Water oh water!
You provide more blood to us when we drink you
Without you no-one can survive
Nothing else can survive without water!

Water, oh water!






Water

Oh water
Oceans, lakes, dams are full of water
What a wonderful gift from God.
You are so incredible!
Oh water!

Oh water
People say water is life,
Without you there is no life
You are used for different purposes, drinking
When feeling thirsty, watering, cooking
Oh water!

Oh water
There are animals who
Live inside you
Fish, hippos, snakes,
Every creature needs you
Oh water!








Water

Water, water, water
Water you are a lifeblood of people
Water you are a lifeblood of non-human species
Supporting wildlife in different places of the world
Water, water, water, you are a virtual resource on earth
Our socio-economic future depends on agriculture
Without water, agriculture cannot be a success
Rivers are full of water; oceans are full of water,
The atmosphere also comprises of water
Water, water, water, you are a major input of human life

Water, water, water, many activities are carried out
Accomplished by water
We use water for cooking,
We use water for drinking, washing and also bathing
To list many is to be selfish
Without water, we are bound to curtail our lives

Water, water, water,
You are important than anything on earth
Water, water, you are so vital to human life
And non-human species








Water

You bring life to every creature
Your relations with nature
Bring smiles on our faces
From all the places
Reports say that
You are a genius

When it rains, the farmer reigns
Because of his great yields
Unstoppable joys to Flora and fauna

Despite your great attributes
Man is your greatest enemy
He pollutes you
So that you appear bad
To aquatic life and His fellows

Your Best Friend
The ENVIRONMENTALIST
Cleans all your habitats
He treats you in your large volumes
And takes care of every drop that belongs to you
Because it counts.





Water!

What is water?? Water is an important source in our lives.
Without water, we all die of thirst. Water is life.
Water is the source of our lives.
Can we imagine ourselves without water?
Water must not be wasted
Please let us conserve our water.

Water is an important source to our planet. Without water we wouldn’t
Have our beautiful environment, all the beautiful things
That we have like, trees all live because of our precious water.

Water is as precious as life.
Please let us not waste water. Let us not be selfish.
Please let us use our water wisely. How can we imagine
Our planet without water????? People, animals could
die of thirst. Without water we would have dry land, dry trees and
we wouldn’t have enough oxygen.
Please let us take note that water is important in our life.

Let us use our water sources wisely.
Let us consider the future generation.
PLEASE let us Save Water.
“SAVE WATER, SAVE LIFE”







Water

Up I went into North Pole
And found you in form of ice!!!
I thought it was over but was
Surprised to see you in the South
Pole. I believed you are everywhere.

Water, water, water!!!
What a wonderful resource you are
Without you there is no survival
You run off into lakes, swamps, creeks
And rivers to serve both humans and animals

Continuous pollution by careless
Humans has caused water to
Become extremely dirty and
Certain diseases suddenly
Breaking out

Ladies and gentlemen, boys
And girls let’s try our
Best to protect and
Preserve our precious resource






Water

Water is the most important thing
In our lives. What men or animal can
Survive without water. No water means No Life

Look at the world today all survive on water
No person can live a day without water

The food we eat, clothes we wear,
how thirstily I get and my body,
all needs water

Imagine if there is no water what will the
World be, in what land will we survive on,
what situation will we be at??

Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls,
Let us try by all means to protect the
most important thing in our lives

Let us remember to clean
Up the wonderful water
And use it wisely.







Water

Water, water you are important
To us all, you quench my thirst
Like people always say, no water- no life;
Without you there will be no plants,
No animals, no people.

Everything needs water
You were there from the beginning
of the Heaven, earth and today you
are still there. We cry out to God that
He should not stop you.
Water, water! You are tasteless.

No water, no animals, no people,
No plants, no life. It was going to be a dried land.
Water, water! Everything needs you.

Water, if I drink you, I feel so better.
If I dig down the soil, I find you.
I have never had that you are more
Or less water. Water, water, you are never lost









“Water”
Water is life
Water is a vital element
When one want to be clean
Whenever we want to eat
Whenever we want to save a life
Water is there…

Water is life
Water is health
Water gives us comfort
Water helps us in hygiene
Water is everything to us.

Water is life
Even flora and fauna need water
Water is a solution to some of life’s problems
The unborn child in a mother’s womb lives
Because of water…

Let’s use water with the future in mind.
Let’s conserve water for the next generation
Let’s fight water wastage
Because water is life!




“Water”
Water, water,
You are a precious thing in life
In most of the things we do, we use you!
Oh!! Water, oh water!!
We can’t live without you.

Animals depend on you.
Vegetation depends on you;
All living things depend on you;
Oh! Water you are so precious.

All living things need you
For drinking, bathing, and in all domestic uses
Oh! Water oh Water!
We can’t live without you

Without you water, drought will visit and
All living creatures will die.
Every animal, people and all
Living things will starve
And die.
Oh, water you are so precious!





“Mvura”

Ndoitei pasina mvura?
Ndogeza, imvura;
Ndosuka, imvura;
Putugadzike, imvura
Ndobude ziya, imvura;
Muchimbuzi, imvura;
Ndodini ko pasina mvura?

Tomhanya kuZINWA, imvura;
Tomhanya kuZESA, towana mvura;
Tomhanya kuHwange Colliery, imvura;
Environment Africa yomhanya-mhanya, kuchengetedza mvura
Taisek yochera migodi, kutswaga mvura

Handei tinorima, tinoibvisa nemvura;
Ndopinda kuKariba ivura,
Ndopinda kuVictoria Falls, imvura;
Lake Chivero, imvura;
Cholera kuparadza, tichitswaga mvura.
Mvura chiwororo muhupenyu.





April 7, 2009 | 2:07 PM Comments  0 comments



ziyen-youths   ziyen-youths Zimbabwe Youth Environment Network's TIGblog
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WAter POEMS
Related to country: Zimbabwe

Translations available in: English (original) | French | Spanish | Italian | German | Portuguese | Swedish | Russian | Dutch | Arabic

Water

We see the rain raining …
We see the rivers roaring …
We know the Lord has remembered us.

Oh! Water you are precious.
Oh! Water you are life.
For sure we depend on you.
For sure we will die without you.

With water we wash, we water!!!
With water, we dine, we shine!!!
With water, we plant, we play!!!

Let’s conserve, preserve and serve.
Let`s learn, teach and not tire.
Because water is our life






















“Manzi”

Manzi, manzi, we manzi!!!
Ngithi ngigeze, ngidinga wena
Ngome, nguwe ongikholwisayo,
Ngihlambulule impahla ukhona,
Ngithelele isivande nguwe wedwa.

Manzi, manzi, akuke ubone ukuqakatheka kwakho,
Konke okuphilayo kudinga wena
Ukuze kuphile kahle.
Izihlahla ezisinika impilo zidinga wena
Ukuze zikhule kahle.

Ukuswelakala kwakho kubhidliza impilo yabanengi.
Awu manzi, ungaze wanyamalala
Ukuze sihlale singabathokozileyo.
Uyimpilo wena sipho
Esasinikwa nguSomandla.
Manzi, manzi, woba khona nokungaphakade!















Water

You reflect on you the beauty of the sky
The sunrise and sunset in the sea
Yes true, nothing can satisfy and
Quench our thirst like you do

No wonder why you are colourless and
Tasteless, your uses are as well countless or infinite.
You are shelter to billions of creatures and aquatic life.
You are amazing! You take shape of any object / container
Which makes you easy to take you around.

Yes of cause, you can be cruel if human
Activities disturb you by causing floods.
We cannot live without you for the
Bond between us is unbreakable.
Without you performing proper metabolism
In us, we die and for that reason you are precious.

Like the Lions of Judah you roar
From the smoke that thunders and like a
Croaking frog you sound when poured in a water glass.

You are precious; we fight against your pollution
For you are a good friend






Water

Water, water, water, oh water!
Everyone, everywhere, everytime is looking for you.
Nothing can be done without you, precious God-given resource.
I wonder why people misuse and treat you as if you’re worthless.
Industries, human-beings, wildlife e.t.c need you, why then do
People waste you??

Dear brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers,
Why do we dump waste and garbage into our beloved seas,
Rivers and lakes hence come to ask for “cold calabashes of water”?
Stop polluting our drinking water.
We need our precious water for our survival,
Remember, saving water means saving our lives.

























WATER

Water, water, water
You are amazing and flexible

Cholera will not spare us without fresh
You, you come in all volumes,
Seas, oceans, rivers, dams, falls
All in the name of saving and
Beautifying mother-nature

Some of your sources such as
Rivers and dams are seasonal
But you always provisionally keep
Some underground that we use
In our boreholes year round.

Like manna from heaven you drop
From the sky in form of rains
When hunger threatens
You cover 90% of our land.












Water

You have two faces, one watching over
Us from the sky and one right
On the ground in oceans and seas

I respect your naturality and creativity
The art you bring about in a rainbow,
The smoke that thunders and Niagara Falls
Is awesome.

Over and over like the love of Jesus,
You keep rolling in our mighty seas.

One wonders for how long you have
been in existence,
Water, you are precious, yes you are!

















Water

Water how great you are,
Who does not respect you,
Who does not need you?
People have used you in everyway they can,
Humans have been approached by difficult
Situations and gave up but you never give up,
You are the greatest patience holder.
Where should I really go and not find you?

In this world we live in there are people who
Are billionaires but to you that doesn’t count,
You have made them know and respect you.
The world is what it is today because of you,
What does the trees, humans and animals
Rely on, that’s you. Greatness is your name and
Precious is yourself.
Water our lifesaver; never can we live without you.