The Lived Experiences of Survivors of Child Marriage: The Case of Epworth, A Harare Municipality in Zimbabwe

Child marriage is socio-economic distress for young women and girls globally, most importantly in developing nations. a violation of human rights as set out the Universal Declaration Human Rights (article 16). Even though studies had been conducted on child marriages Zimbabwe, very little has done relation to lived experiences survivors marriages. The study’s aim was explore survivors’ Zimbabwe. study focused Epworth, Harare Municipality. It employed qualitative research approach with thirty-six (36) participants taking part. Data collected using semi-structured unstructured interviews. themes identified were causes marriage, challenges faced by coping mechanisms used survive. findings revealed that poverty unemployment main marriage. As result these, get married secure better life. Depression humiliation survivors. Street vending, attending churches prayers strategies paper concluded significant concern girls. recommended income-generating community-based projects such social support networks should be made available access basic opportunities. Keywords: Child, Marriage, Survivor, Lived Experience, African Girl Child.