NGOs addressing the needs of OVC in Marondera, Zimbabwe

The diminishing provision of services by the state, coupled with the escalating numbers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe, represents a crucial concern for Non-Governmental Organisations. Interviews, observation and documents were used for data collection. Notwithstanding the generally valid critique of the imperialist role of Non-Governmental Organisations as agents of multi-lateral institutions, the repressive despotism and the consequent socio-economic crisis in Zimbabwe has necessitated Save the Children to play a prominent role in caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children through educational assistance, legal protection, HIV/AIDS mitigation programs, psychosocial support and material support.