MASVINGO Provincial minister of State, Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira, has called on churches, families and communities to unite in the fight against drug and substance abuse.
He was speaking at a fundraising event held by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Masvingo Congregation at the weekend.
Chadzamira warned that drug and substance abuse was eroding the moral fabric of society and destroying the youth.
“This menace is robbing us of a generation,” he said.
“Our children are our inheritance.
“We must not watch while their lives are being ruined by drugs and other harmful substances.”
He urged churches to take an active leadership role in confronting the scourge, noting that faith-based institutions have the trust and reach to influence behaviour at grassroots level.
“Churches must not only preach salvation, but also defend the soul of the nation,” Chadzamira said.
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“We need every pulpit, every family, and every community speaking with one voice against this crisis.”
The event, themed “Partnering Christ in His Mission”, brought together church leaders, government officials and community members for a fundraising program aimed at developing the congregation’s infrastructure.
Chadzamira also donated a fully drilled borehole and pledged an additional US$1 300 to complete the installation of the water system.
Chadzamira praised the Reformed Church’s long-standing contributions to national development, particularly in education, health, and social welfare.
“The state and the church are inseparable,” he noted.
“We complement each other in building peace, unity and progress.”
He also applauded the Masvingo congregation for spearheading resource mobilization initiatives that go beyond the church to benefit the broader community.
Church and community leaders pledged to support the fight against drug abuse while continuing to invest in local development.
