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A Gendered Analysis of Cyclone Idai Disaster Interventions in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe


Publisher: Development Southern Africa

Author(s): Hellen Venganai and Frank Mupoperi

Date: 2023

Topics: Disasters, Gender

Countries: Zimbabwe

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When disasters happen in the world, government departments and NGOs collaborate to support survivors through various interventions. Whether these interventions respond to the gendered impacts of these disasters is an area that has not been given adequate research attention. This paper provides a gendered analysis of the interventions targeted at Cyclone Idai survivors in Zimbabwe’s Chimanimani District. It draws from data generated through focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key-informant interviews with cyclone survivors and representatives from government agencies and NGOs that provided humanitarian assistance in Chimanimani District.