Twenty-five teachers from Chitungwiza just wrapped up a weeklong crash course on dealing with student drug problems, and Youth Aspire Development Trust ran the whole thing with help from the education ministry and the UN's drug office. The educators came from government and private schools all over the area, like Seke, Zengeza, St Mary's High, and Nyatsime College, with each spot sending their health coordinator to make sure this prevention stuff actually sticks around long-term.
Police victim units, city health workers, and ministry welfare staff all showed up to teach detection methods, classroom tactics, behavior fixes, and proper referral systems for kids who might be using. Teachers left feeling ready to train student peer leaders, work closer with parents and cops, and watch for warning signs before things get worse. One educator from Farai Primary said they're done being bystanders and are ready to protect students' futures, while another from Lyndel House College feels capable of handling suspected cases with real structure behind her decisions.
Police victim units, city health workers, and ministry welfare staff all showed up to teach detection methods, classroom tactics, behavior fixes, and proper referral systems for kids who might be using. Teachers left feeling ready to train student peer leaders, work closer with parents and cops, and watch for warning signs before things get worse. One educator from Farai Primary said they're done being bystanders and are ready to protect students' futures, while another from Lyndel House College feels capable of handling suspected cases with real structure behind her decisions.
