Zambia YMCA

13/05/2026

May marks Mental Health Month - a time to reaffirm our collective responsibility to build healthier, more inclusive and more compassionate communities.
Guided by our YMCA Vision 2030 and commitment to Community Wellbeing, https://africaymca.org/vision-2030/, we remain committed to advancing spaces where the communities and especially youths can thrive mentally, emotionally and socially.

Throughout this month, we will highlight programmes and initiatives from YMCAs across Africa that are advancing mental health and community wellbeing through advocacy, safe spaces, psychosocial support, youth engagement and community outreach.

As we observe Mental Health Month, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing mental wellbeing by promoting spaces of care, support, inclusion and healing across the continent. Together, we continue building a movement where mental health and wellbeing are recognised as essential to stronger, healthier and more resilient communities for all.

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28/04/2026

Zambia YMCA has completed its Youth Agroecology project. 🌱

Over the past year, 168 young people have learned sustainable farming skills and are teaching others in their communities. From organic pest management to making bio-charcoal, they're putting agroecology into practice in their own gardens and beyond.

Mary Zulu, 18, reflects on the change: "Before this project, I did not see farming as something for young people. Now I understand how we can use simple, natural methods to grow healthy crops and protect our environment." 🌍

Youth Agroecology is part of Network Solutions Cycle 1 of the EU Youth Empowerment Fund, implemented through the Global Youth Mobilization.

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22/04/2026

Young people are getting equipped with relevant, market-driven skills through a blended learning approach that combines digital access with in-person support. This is getting done through the Ready for Work Training Programme in Zambia YMCA in patrnership with Absa Bank Zambia and the innovative tech hub, HeziTech STEM & ICT Hub.

The programme is already demonstrating strong reach and engagement, with over 150 young participants onboarded and more than 600 youth actively connected through the learning community. This growing participation reflects both the demand for practical skills and the programme’s relevance in today’s employment landscape.

Through this effort, young people are better positioned to build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen their employability and transition confidently into real-world opportunities thus empowering youth and shaping resilient communities across Africa.
Read more on how to register 👉 : https://buff.ly/KAle9Sw

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22/04/2026

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22/04/2026

18/04/2026

🚀 READY FOR WORK TRAINING OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! 💼🔥

Yesterday marked a powerful milestone as we officially kicked off the Ready for Work Training Programme in partnership with Zambia YMCA , HeziTech STEM & ICT Hub, and Absa Bank Zambia.

👏🏽 We had an incredible 150+ young people join the onboarding session, and the momentum is growing — with 600+ युवths already in our WhatsApp community, actively enrolling and taking courses designed for today’s job market!

Why You Should Join:

✔ Gain practical, job-ready skills
✔ Learn at your own pace (online + physical support)
✔ Improve your chances of employment
✔ Prepare for real-world opportunities

And it’s completely FREE!

🔗 Get Started Now:

🌍 Register here:
https://www.absa.africa/a-force-for-good/ready-to-work/

📲 Download the App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=absa.readytowork

🎥 Missed the session? Watch here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OcxX1vlRHhtrLBTtO53RD3IpdnSioXaW?usp=sharing

📞 For more information, contact:
Hezron Zimba

🔥 Don’t be left behind — join hundreds of young people already building their future!

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13/04/2026

🎉⚡ ELECTRONICS & CODING FOR KIDS BOOTCAMP IS HERE! 💻🤖

Looking for something exciting, educational, and fun for your child this holiday?
Give them a head start into the world of technology, innovation, and creativity!

📍 Hosted by Zambia YMCA in partnership with HeziTech STEM & ICT Hub

🗓 27th April – 2nd May (1 Week Bootcamp)
👧🏽👦🏽 For Kids in Grades 3 – 7

🔧 What Your Child Will Learn:

⚡ Intro to Electrical Circuits
🔌 Basics of Electronics (Hands-on Projects!)
🎮 Coding & Game Development with Scratch
🤖 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

📚 Program Structure:

✔ 3 Days – Electronics & Circuits
✔ 2 Days – Coding & Game Development
🎓 Final Day – Project Showcase & Graduation

💡 No prior experience needed — just curiosity and excitement to learn!

💰 Participation Fee: K500 per child

📞 Register Now:
097 2693 891 | 097 4152 757

🚀 Let’s raise the next generation of engineers, programmers, and innovators!

📍 Limited slots available — Secure your child’s spot today!
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03/04/2026

This Easter, we are sharing a message from World YMCA Secretary General Carlos Sanvee to the global YMCA Movement.

In this season of Lent, he reflects on honest questions, deep discernment and what it means to remain united as one Movement. His message is rooted in faith, love and a belief that unconditional love must always be stronger than fear or division. ❤️

As we move through Holy Week and towards Easter, may we keep choosing unity, hope and love, trusting that we belong to one another across our diversity.

🔗 Read the complete message: https://bit.ly/4dilRPz
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02/04/2026

HeziTech and Zambia YMCA Code4Change Learners Step Into AI & Robotics Innovation! 🚀

Our learners proudly participated in the AI for Good Youth Challenge, under the theme Agriculture and Food Security, joining teams from different schools to develop robotic solutions addressing real-world challenges.
The competition challenged participants to design robots capable of:
- Planting seeds
- Watering fields
- Sorting fruits (ripe, unripe, and spoiled) autonomously

Despite the resource limitations we face at the Hub including limited equipment and tools, our team rose to the challenge. Through determination, creativity, and teamwork, they successfully designed and built a working project, representing us at the competition.

This is a powerful testament that innovation is not limited by resources, but driven by passion, resilience, and opportunity.

We are incredibly proud of our learners for stepping up, competing, and showcasing their potential on such a platform.

The journey continues as we work to equip them with even more tools to innovate and compete at higher levels.

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24/03/2026

Zambia YMCA has graduated the 3rd cohort of Mental Health Advocates, advancing Community Wellbeing and YMCA Vision 2030. 🎓

The celebration included student debates on mental health and mobile phones, a panel discussion, and messages from YMCA leadership and community partners.

A new group of trained advocates is ready to support mental wellness in their communities. 👏 Congratulations to all graduates!

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