Angel of Hope Rehab centre adds vocational training for drug recovery patients

The Angel of Hope Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Mbare, Zimbabwe, introduced a vocational skills training programme to its recovery model.

First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa launched the initiative to provide patients with practical skills for self-employment and social reintegration. The centre now combines substance abuse treatment with training in trades such as welding, garment making, and food processing. Dr Mnangagwa personally supervised the first group of graduates to assess their commitment and ensure they acquired usable knowledge.

The programme included instruction in entrepreneurship, business management, and financial literacy to help participants establish sustainable livelihoods. Graduates showcased products they manufactured during the course, including detergents, perfumes, and marmalade. The centre plans to keep this skills development as a permanent part of its rehabilitation strategy. Dr Mnangagwa urged families to support the graduates by providing them with opportunities to use their new skills.

She also noted that some patients who could previously only run for 10 minutes are now fit enough to play football for more than an hour.