Zimbabwe

Young Africa Zimbabwe, established in 2001, marks the beginning of Young Africa’s transformative work on the continent. It has become a cornerstone of the organization’s mission, empowering vulnerable youth with vocational and life skills to foster employability and entrepreneurship.

The Chitungwiza Centre, Young Africa’s first centre in Zimbabwe, stands as the Model Centre for the entire Young Africa Federation, embodying the organization’s vision of holistic youth empowerment. Training is delivered through this flagship centre, another in Epworth, and mobile training units that reach underserved areas, integrating practical vocational training with essential soft skills like entrepreneurship, life skills education, psychosocial support, work readiness, financial literacy, and digital literacy.

To date, Young Africa Zimbabwe has reached over 25,000 youth across seven provinces. With a strong partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation, it operates across all ten provinces, setting the standard for youth empowerment and inspiring similar initiatives across Africa.

Chitungwiza centre

Young Africa Zimbabwe’s Chitungwiza Centre offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to support professional and personal development. The centre provides vocational training, academic coaching, and soft skills training to equip students with the tools needed for success.

The campus features a hostel, accommodating students from other provinces who come to study on-site, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, the centre is home to an on-site crèche and pre-school, originally developed to support young mothers by providing a safe space for their children. This facility is now accessible to all students, staff, and the local community, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

To further enhance well-being, the Chitungwiza Centre includes a Wellness Centre, offering medical and psychological first-response services. When necessary, it connects individuals with specialized care through its network of partner organizations, ensuring holistic support for students and the xxx

Epworth centre

The second centre in Zimbabwe is located in Epworth and began its operations in 2006. Young Africa Epworth offers vocational training students in commercial, technical and entrepreneurial skills training and academic coaching. The centre organises annual arts festivals for the local community and includes a secondary school.

YA’s Specialized Mobile Training Units

An important part of the services of Young Africa Zimbabwe is the mobile outreach programme. The programme enables Young Africa to offer residential and/or weekend training programmes in the different districts in Zimbabwe.