Inherited Words: Poetry That Lives Beyond the Page
On 19 June, the Alliance Française came alive with stories, emotion, and reflection as Youth for Innovation Trust (YIT) hosted Inherited Words, an evening dedicated to the enduring power of poetry and spoken word. More than a literary event, the gathering celebrated the ability of poetry to preserve memory, spark dialogue, and connect people across…
A Poetic Zambezi Experience
Journey into the soul of the Zambezi. A Poetic Zambezi Experience is a visual and emotional documentary that captures the rhythm, memory, and spirit of one of Africa’s greatest rivers. Featuring poetic works by Enala Ngala, Muuka Siatwiko, Cebo Ncube and Starlight from the Zambezi Meetup Art Residency first edition.
Storytelling as a Bridge: How Creative Expression Builds Social Cohesion
One of the main outcomes of our art projects as YIT has been realizing that storytelling is one of the easiest ways of learning and unlearning cultural practices. Across communities divided by borders, language, politics, gender, and history, one thing has consistently remained capable of reconnecting people: storytelling. Long before formal institutions of peacebuilding and…
Youth Day and Our Futures: At a Crossroads of Hope and Uncertainty
Staff Reporter As Zimbabweans observe National Youth Day, young people across the country find themselves reflecting not just on celebration and pride, but on deep anxiety about the future. For many of us, this day should be about recognizing our potential to shape society, to drive innovation, and to build a more just and equitable…
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