In commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Youths for Innovation Trust (YIT) partnered with the PADA Platform to bring together a vibrant network of young feminists at the Bulawayo Art Gallery. The gathering created a critical moment for young women to reflect on their digital safety, share lived experiences, and collectively… Continue reading Young Women in Bulawayo Confront Online Safety Gaps During 16 Days of Activism
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Young Women Lead the Charge Against Healthcare Corruption in Bulawayo
A new wave of bold, informed, and determined young women is reshaping the fight for accountability in Zimbabwe’s health sector. Over the past week, more than 60 young women from Nkulumane, Pumula, and Nguboyenja convened to create safe and empowering spaces for dialogue, solidarity, and collective action. Their mission is clear: to build a Young… Continue reading Young Women Lead the Charge Against Healthcare Corruption in Bulawayo
Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: Bulawayo Must Act Now
Each year, International Youth Day is a reminder of the power, creativity, and resilience of young people worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, speaks directly to the work that youth in Bulawayo have been doing; work that is ready to transform our city if given the policy backing… Continue reading Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond: Bulawayo Must Act Now
From Macroeconomic Stability to Youth Empowerment: 2025Midterm Budget Analysis
Article by Thando Gwinji The 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, presented by Finance Minister Prof. Mthuli Ncube under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation”, signals a macroeconomic approach rooted in stability, growth, and debt sustainability. With GDP projected to grow by 6% and inflation holding steady, the budget positions itself as a… Continue reading From Macroeconomic Stability to Youth Empowerment: 2025Midterm Budget Analysis
STATEMENT ON MAY DAY: YOUTH, INNOVATION, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ZIMBABWE
As Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating International Workers’ Day, we salute the resilience, creativity, and determination of workers across the country — from urban centres to rural communities, from formal industries to the vast informal economy. This May Day comes at a time when the Zimbabwean labour landscape is rapidly changing. Our country… Continue reading STATEMENT ON MAY DAY: YOUTH, INNOVATION, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ZIMBABWE
Youth Model Parliament: Enhancing Youth Participation in Decision-Making
By Lorraine Mangena As active global citizens, YIT was part of the Youth Model Parliament event held at the Parliament of Zimbabwe. The event was designed to enhance youth participation in decision-making processes and familiarize young people with parliamentary. functions. This initiative provided an opportunity for youths to engage in legislative processes, debates, and policy… Continue reading Youth Model Parliament: Enhancing Youth Participation in Decision-Making
YIT inputs at the youth inclusive budget consultative conference
As active global citizens, we are part of the Youth Inclusive Budget Consultative Conference at the Parliamentof Zimbabwe . The conference is contributing to the national budget strategy paper for 2025 which is running under the theme that is "Building resilience for sustainable economic transformation". We managed to make inputs into how 4 ministries can… Continue reading YIT inputs at the youth inclusive budget consultative conference
From Clicks to Progress on SDG 13 #IYD2024
Youth for Innovation Trust (YIT) joins the rest of the world in celebrating the 2024 International Youth Day (#IYD2024) which falls on a Monday this year and is riding under the theme: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development." As YIT we are very excited about this theme because it reflects innovation… Continue reading From Clicks to Progress on SDG 13 #IYD2024
YIT Assembles a Working Group on the Bulawayo Youth Policy
Youth for Innovation Trust, acting as the Bulawayo Hub for the Action Aid Global Platform Zimbabwe has put together a working group whose aim is to assist in the reforming of the Bulawayo Youth Policy. This comes after the realization that though youth make up the majority of Bulawayo's population, the city's development initiatives are… Continue reading YIT Assembles a Working Group on the Bulawayo Youth Policy
Four Rooms in my Heart.
Poetry by Keith Ndlovu The first room is the blackroom,It is filled with portraits of me crying,And memories of how I lost my self in the name of love.Black tiles surround the room,And they remind me of how I gave people my heart,And received it back broken,This is a room I want to keep shut… Continue reading Four Rooms in my Heart.
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