Taking Pride and Lessons from every turn
Zimbabwe witnessed a deluge of young people and artisans emigrating to neighboring countries in search of employment. Pride Musindo (29), the firstborn of four siblings, is no exception. He felt […]
Marvellous’ Story: Empowerment through disability inclusion
“I want to buy myself nice clothes and take of my siblings,” These are the Marvelous Mazikana’s wishes as she narrates her reasons for undertaking the clothing technology course at […]
Celebrating Inclusive Spaces for Youth Participation.
Participating at the International Youth Day Commemorations (IYD) was an eye opener and exciting moment for EDWIN MWEDZI (24) and his colleagues from Marange Vocational Training Centre as they showcased […]
Passport to Success – A Springboard to Improved Life Skills and Entrepreneurship
In its second year of implementation, Takunda, a USAID-funded development program in Zimbabwe, launched the Passport to Success (PTS) training for young men and women with the overarching goal of […]
How a Monthly $5 Investment Led One Household to Diversify Income Sources
Philomina is determined and motivated to venture into more diversified and profitable income-generating activities, resonating with her dream of seeing her life as a rising graph. She has set her […]
Restoring Yolander’s Hope with Skills to Manage Life’s Constant Hurdles
One of seven children and one of two girls, YOLANDER NHENDO (17), found herself alone. Her mother, ABIGAIL MUKAKANYARI had moved thirty kilometers away to Jerera. Written By: LYNETTE CHIPENDO Yolander’s older sister, CHELSEA, opted […]
Everjoy and Moreblessing: Diamonds worth polishing
EVERJOY MASASE (19) thought she would be preparing for her ordinary level examinations this November but, a simple half-truth from a neighbour changed the course of the life she knew. […]
Finding the Young Voices
Every week, Desmond Jeke (20) meets with his peers for a friendly match at the nearest soccer grounds in Ward 3, Zaka District. The regular meet-ups give Desmond and his […]