Assessing the Effectiveness of Resilience Strategies Adopted by Female-Headed Households During Drought-Induced Challenges in Zimbabwe DOI

Kenward Siambale,

Taruvinga Muzingili,

Floyd A. Sadomba

et al.

Journal of Asian and African Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

This study examines resilience strategies adopted by female-headed households (FHHs) in rural Zimbabwe during drought-induced challenges using the Vulnerability and Resilience Framework (VRF). An interpretive phenomenology design with semi-structured interviews key informant explored lived experiences of 20 FHHs community leaders Goromonzi District. Findings reveal that employ like livelihood diversification, agricultural adaptation, social networks, but systemic barriers, resource limitations, gender inequities constrain these. The concludes gender-sensitive interventions addressing structural vulnerabilities are essential to enhance resilience, emphasizing support, economic empowerment, strengthened networks for sustainable recovery.

Language: Английский

Assessing the Effectiveness of Resilience Strategies Adopted by Female-Headed Households During Drought-Induced Challenges in Zimbabwe DOI

Kenward Siambale,

Taruvinga Muzingili,

Floyd A. Sadomba

et al.

Journal of Asian and African Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

This study examines resilience strategies adopted by female-headed households (FHHs) in rural Zimbabwe during drought-induced challenges using the Vulnerability and Resilience Framework (VRF). An interpretive phenomenology design with semi-structured interviews key informant explored lived experiences of 20 FHHs community leaders Goromonzi District. Findings reveal that employ like livelihood diversification, agricultural adaptation, social networks, but systemic barriers, resource limitations, gender inequities constrain these. The concludes gender-sensitive interventions addressing structural vulnerabilities are essential to enhance resilience, emphasizing support, economic empowerment, strengthened networks for sustainable recovery.

Language: Английский

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