From the Cyclone Idai disaster to the COVID-19 pandemic: An account of inadvertent social capital enhancement in Eastern Chimanimani, Zimbabwe (original) (raw)

Jàmbá Journal of Disaster Risk Studies

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This article explores the relationship between the Cyclone Idai disaster and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic in Eastern Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, focusing on how the cyclone survivors enhanced their social capital to cope with new challenges. Following the devastation of Cyclone Idai, which left communities isolated and in dire need of support, survivors forged a strong sense of collective action that facilitated mutual aid and community resilience. A qualitative methodology was employed to gather insights from 30 key respondents, revealing that the social capital fostered during the cyclone played a crucial role in enabling victims to navigate the socioeconomic strains imposed by the COVID-19 lockdown. The findings suggest that well-coordinated local initiatives and proactive disaster responses are essential for minimizing the impact of such crises.

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