Inside a white tent with a wooden fireplace in the middle, about two dozen African girls slipped off their shoes, sat on ...

Young women and girls in Zimbabwe are using an ancient tradition to fight child marriages. In the past girls would be prepared for marriage in private through a custom called Nhanga, but now they are ...

In rural Zimbabwe, girls are reviving an ancient tradition called Nhanga to combat child marriage SHAMVA, Zimbabwe -- SHAMVA, Zimbabwe (AP) — Inside a white tent with a wooden fireplace in the middle, ...

Ancient tradition is helping girls in Zimbabwe fight against child marriages In rural Zimbabwe, girls are reviving an ancient tradition called Nhanga to combat child marriage. Originally a space for ...

SHAMVA, Zimbabwe (AP) — Inside a white tent with a wooden fireplace in the middle, about two dozen African girls slipped off their shoes, sat on mattresses and prepared to pour their hearts out.