Corruption within Zimbabwe’s health sector continues to erode the quality, accessibility, and dignity of care especially for young women and girls. From stock-outs of essential medicines to sextortion, discriminatory practices, and informal payments, the consequences are deeply felt at the community level. Recognizing the urgency of these challenges, young women from Bulawayo convened on 14… Continue reading Young Women Rise Against Corruption in Zimbabwe’s Health Sector: Insights from the 2025 Bulawayo Convention
Category: Gender Equality
Pink Power in Pumula: Young Women Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness
Youth for Innovation Trust (YIT) successfully hosted Pink Day in Pumula at the Pumula North Hall, in line with this year’s international campaign theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters". The event brought together young women from Ward 17 for an inspiring morning of learning, sisterhood, and celebration, all dedicated to promoting early detection and community-based responses to breast cancer.
From policing to partnership: Facilitating trade instead of enforcing draconian laws in Bulawayo
In Bulawayo, the informal sector is not an anomaly, it is the backbone of the city’s economy. From early morning markets to late evening roadside stalls, informal traders, predominantly women, power the daily hustle that keeps food on tables and communities afloat. Yet despite their immense contribution, these traders often face more punishment than support.… Continue reading From policing to partnership: Facilitating trade instead of enforcing draconian laws in Bulawayo
Access to decent housing for young women is critical in gender responsive public services
International Women's Day 2021 commemoration and launch of the Loziba Festival 2021
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