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Let Us Not Be Without: Rethinking What We Owe Young People in Zimbabwe

International Youth Day 2026 | “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations” Article by Thando Gwinji There is something deeply uncomfortable about the way we talk about young people. We celebrate their resilience. We celebrate their innovation. We celebrate their ability to start businesses with almost nothing, to turn small opportunities into livelihoods, to “hustle”, to create content,…

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…

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