First Lady Pushes For Better Children’s Welfare

Zimbabwe’s First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, has highlighted the country’s initiatives to improve children’s welfare, strengthen childhood cancer care and support young people affected by drug and substance abuse at the World Summit on Children’s Well-being in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

The First Lady attended the summit following an invitation from Uzbekistan’s First Lady, Mrs Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, whom she thanked for the warm welcome.

“I am deeply grateful to my dear sister, Uzbekistan’s First Lady, Mrs Ziroat Mirziyoyeva, for inviting me to the World Summit on Children’s Well-being in Samarkand and for her warm, sisterly welcome,” Dr Mnangagwa said.

She said the gathering provided an opportunity for countries to exchange experiences and discuss practical approaches to improving the lives of children.

“The summit offered a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and explore practical ways to improve children’s lives. Through collaboration, we can ensure more children access the care, protection and support they need to thrive,” she said.

Dr Amai Mnangagwa also used the platform to share Zimbabwe’s efforts through the Angel of Hope Foundation, which supports vulnerable communities, particularly children and young people facing various challenges.

“I was also honoured to share Zimbabwe’s efforts through the Angel of Hope Foundation to improve childhood cancer care, support vulnerable children and help young people affected by drug and substance abuse rebuild their lives,” she said.

The First Lady emphasised that every child deserves opportunities to grow, learn and achieve their ambitions, regardless of their circumstances.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to live, learn and fulfil their potential, regardless of their circumstances,” she said.

Her participation at the summit highlights Zimbabwe’s engagement in international discussions on child welfare and the importance of cooperation in addressing challenges affecting children.

The discussions also provided an opportunity for participating countries to share experiences and explore practical measures to strengthen child protection, improve access to essential services and promote the well-being of young people.