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Young Voices Network Zimbabwe
In 1997 the first meeting of young people from different countries linked to Norwegian People's Aid was held in Harare Zimbabwe and this brought together organisations and groups working with young people. This meeting was followed by some Zimbabwe organisations taking youth work more seriously and led to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association organising a National Youth Conference in Masvingo Zimbabwe, in August 1998, where a Children’s Charter was crafted. The Network in Zimbabwe grew out of this process and a number of other meetings held in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Harare. Since then young people have taken over the organisation and running of network activities from the organisations led by adults that were tasked to do this. The network has worked since 2001 to enhance the participation of young people in community and organisational activities. Our goal has been that of young people being recognised resources within their communities and organisations.
Read more(11.08.2006)
Hatcliffe Youth Group - Changing Lives Through Sport
The economic downturn in Zimbabwe as well as the political crisis has left the lives of many difficult, especially for the young people in Informal settlements such as Hatcliffe. Young people from the Hatcliffe Youth Group (a member of Young Voices Network Zimbabwe) have decided not to be victims of the situation and formed the group in 2001 that does, amongst other things, income-generating projects, and twinning with other Young Voices members who have what they don't have. They also train each other in sport.
Read more(19.04.2004)