John Ringson: Challenges Facing Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe, Gebunden

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This book is an appraisal of integrating the contemporary and traditional strategies for the sustainable livelihood of orphans and vulnerable children, with a focus on the practicability of hybridising the two approaches, focusing on Zimbabwe within a broader Southern African context. The volume draws on cultural hermeneutics and an appreciative inquiry model to diplomatically mediate the rival philosophies, cultures, structures, ideas, and strategies for sustainable development within the context of an open system development paradigm. In doing so, it brings a more collective, qualitative, culturally-sensitive, and transformative approach to the processes of making sense of, and implementing, community-based coping strategies for orphans and vulnerable children. It moves beyond the individual level towards an integrated community-based approach, and considers collective intelligence in the care and support of orphans and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe, and beyond. The book works towards the institutionalisation of traditional approaches alongside contemporary approaches 'on the ground', factoring in the increasing influences of globalisation and modernity, and their respective roles in either widening or narrowing the gap between traditional and contemporary approaches. This book brings with it an original contribution to dialogue and policy on child protection models, and to research on orphans and vulnerable children in Africa, and beyond. It is relevant to policymakers and sociology scholars focused in issues related to development, welfare, poverty, and youth, particualry in Africa and the developing world more widely.