Lunia Centre for Youths

Lunia Centre for Youths Hub for youth participation and engagement.Youth development at the core.

Teenage pregnancy rates are still rising and beyond the statistics, this has serious implications for girls’ education, ...
18/03/2026

Teenage pregnancy rates are still rising and beyond the statistics, this has serious implications for girls’ education, health and future opportunities. Why do you think teenage pregnancies are still rising?



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Happy Monday! A new week signifies new beginnings. Let’s focus on setting meaningful goals, learning along the way and t...
16/03/2026

Happy Monday! A new week signifies new beginnings. Let’s focus on setting meaningful goals, learning along the way and taking intentional steps to achieve them. As we celebrate women’s strength and achievements, let’s commit to empowering ourselves and those around us every day.



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16/03/2026

This Women’s Month, we celebrate , a young leader driving change at the intersection of , , and .

As Founder and Executive Director of the , she is empowering young people to lead conversations and action on climate justice and equitable health services, particularly for underserved communities.

Her leadership reflects the power of youth-driven solutions in tackling climate and health challenges while amplifying the voices of women and girls most affected.

👏 Join us in celebrating young women leading change.

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This week, we attended an Advocacy Leadership Training hosted by Zizo Motion Pictures under the Safe and Inclusive Citie...
13/03/2026

This week, we attended an Advocacy Leadership Training hosted by Zizo Motion Pictures under the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project. The objective of the meeting was to equip young leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to meaningfully influence policies and decisions that affect their communities, building on priorities outlined in Zimbabwe’s National Youth Empowerment Strategy and the National Development Strategy II (NDS II).

A key lesson from the session was the Advocacy Tree Model, a tool used to analyze issues. In this framework:
• Roots represent the underlying causes of a problem
• The trunk represents the core issue itself
• Branches represent the visible effects or consequences

This model helps advocates move beyond addressing symptoms and instead focus on tackling the root causes of challenges, leading to more sustainable and impactful solutions.

The training also explored the importance of packaging advocacy into a strong policy brief when engaging decision makers. This requires:
• Using credible evidence and data to support the issue being raised
• Highlighting best practices or proven solutions
• Clearly outlining the policy ask and how it will benefit communities
• Defining the expected outcomes of the proposed intervention

Equipping young leaders with these skills is essential in strengthening youth participation in governance and development processes, ensuring that young people are not only beneficiaries but active drivers of change in their communities.

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Youth led initiatives are powerful tools for empowering young people and strengthening communities. When young people ar...
11/03/2026

Youth led initiatives are powerful tools for empowering young people and strengthening communities. When young people are given opportunities to lead, they gain confidence, build life skills and become active agents of change. By taking leadership roles in community programmes, advocacy efforts and development initiatives, young people are able to identify challenges affecting their communities and contribute innovative solutions.



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Happy New Week! Making informed decisions starts with knowing your SRHR. As we step into this new week, let’s take time ...
09/03/2026

Happy New Week! Making informed decisions starts with knowing your SRHR. As we step into this new week, let’s take time to learn, understand and empower ourselves so every choice we make is safe, confident, and informed.

Want to explore more? Visit our website to learn about SRHR, your rights and how you can advocate for yourself and others. Knowledge is power, let’s use it!

https://www.luniacy.co.zw/



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08/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain.”

The Constitution of Zimbabwe affirms that women and men are equal and that women have the right to full participation in political, economic, cultural and social life.

When we invest in and empower women and girls, we strengthen families, communities and the future.

At Lunia Centre for Youths, we remain committed to empowering girls and young women and creating safe spaces where they can learn, lead and thrive, thereby giving to gain.

Happy International Women’s Day.



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CALL FOR ARTISTS from Gwanda, Bulawayo and Plumtree! Your art can spark climate action. 🌍Are you a poet, musician, visua...
06/03/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS from Gwanda, Bulawayo and Plumtree!

Your art can spark climate action. 🌍
Are you a poet, musician, visual artist, spoken word artist, or performer from Bulawayo, Gwanda or Plumtree?

Through the Climate Action Haven Indaba, selected artists will collaborate, attend the climate action haven series, create climate-focused content and showcase their talent on stage while contributing to important conversations about our planet’s future.

If your art can inspire change, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:
Send a 1-page motivation letter + 4 links to your work to 0733739159

📅 Deadline: 20 March 2026

📩 Inquiries:
078 477 6762
[email protected]

🔁 Know a creative who should apply? Tag them or share this opportunity.

: This Women’s Month we reflect on an HCC meeting in Nkulumane Clinic, we co-convened. During the meeting, Sister-in-Ch...
05/03/2026

: This Women’s Month we reflect on an HCC meeting in Nkulumane Clinic, we co-convened. During the meeting, Sister-in-Charge K. Mpofu raised a critical issue which is the absence of a youth-friendly corner at her clinic.

By highlighting this gap, she emphasized the importance of creating safe, structured spaces for young people within community health systems.

For us, this was more than a moment of leadership, it reminded us that inclusive health governance requires voices that recognise and prioritise young people’s needs.

As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour women who strengthen systems, advocate for youth inclusion and drive practical change within community health structures.



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: This Wednesday, we are crushing on all the women out there as we celebrate Women’s Month!We celebrate women in homes ...
04/03/2026

: This Wednesday, we are crushing on all the women out there as we celebrate Women’s Month!

We celebrate women in homes and communities, in classrooms and leadership spaces, women who continue to shape conversations and drive meaningful change every single day.

At Lunia Centre for Youths, we believe that empowered women empower communities and in doing so, the future is empowered.

Happy Women’s Month to all the women. You are incredible, brave, resilient and beautiful!



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Let’s delve deeper into the National Youth Empowerment Strategy (2026–2030), a national framework designed to integrate ...
02/03/2026

Let’s delve deeper into the National Youth Empowerment Strategy (2026–2030), a national framework designed to integrate young people into the formal economy. The strategy focuses on entrepreneurship, digital skills development and employment opportunities while addressing key challenges such as drug and substance abuse, poverty and limited access to finance.

This strategy creates opportunities for young people to collaborate with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, development partners and civil society organizations to drive sustainable development.

Young people are the architects of change. Stay informed and explore the opportunities presented by the National Youth Empowerment Strategy.

https://youth.gov.zw/storage/01K8N3JPXN6FQ73BEVN7SYE1ZX.pdf



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At Lunia Centre for Youths, we value youth-led actions that improve and advance sexual and reproductive health and right...
26/02/2026

At Lunia Centre for Youths, we value youth-led actions that improve and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Today we are reflecting on the work of our SPARK Champions in Tsholotsho.

Since last year, 12 young leaders from Ward 6 (Jimila), Ward 11 (Tsholotsho Centre) and Ward 14 (Makhaza) have been conducting sessions, engaging their peers on SRHR and supporting young people in their wards to navigate the challenges they face.

Through their dedication, they have not only educated but also empowered young people to make informed decisions, speak up and support one another. Our motto, “Empowering the Future,” is truly exemplified through their work, demonstrating the impact of youth-led action in strengthening communities.



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