Plan International has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing girls' education in Zimbabwe following a high-level engagement with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
As part of their visit to Zimbabwe, Magashi Gerald, Director of the Sub-Region - East & Southern Africa, and Hajir Maalim, Regional Director, Plan International - MEESA (Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa), met with Moses Mhike, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, alongside a Ministry delegation.
They were accompanied by Country Director Peter van Dommelen, Head of Programmes Noreen Makhurane and other Plan International Zimbabwe staff.
In a statement, Plan International Zimbabwe said the engagement focused on ongoing collaboration with the Ministry and opportunities to strengthen efforts towards inclusive, quality and safe learning environments for children and young people, particularly girls.
"The engagement focused on our ongoing collaboration with the Ministry and opportunities to strengthen efforts towards inclusive, quality and safe learning environments for children and young people, particularly girls," the organisation said.
The organisation said it looks forward to continuing the collaboration to advance girls' rights and access to quality education.
"We look forward to continuing this important collaboration to advance girls' rights and access to quality education across Zimbabwe," Plan International said.
Plan International Zimbabwe has been working with government and other partners to promote access to education, end child marriage and tackle barriers that keep girls out of school, particularly in marginalised communities.
