YMCA ZIMBABWE

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

CHAIRMAN VISITS BULAWAYO BRANCH | URBAN LIVELIHOOD PROJECT

We were deeply honoured to welcome our Chairman, Dr. V. Matutu, accompanied by NGS (Mr Gcinekile Masiye), to our Bulawayo Branch today!

The visit was in support of the ongoing Urban Livelihood Project, a project supported by The Church of Latter-day Saints.

Thank you to our partners for walking with us to restore dignity and build sustainable livelihoods in urban communities. Together we are making a difference!

02/10/2026

October is Pink
Early detection saves lives. Check yourself, protect yourself and love yourself.

16/09/2026

Zimbabwe YMCA is represented at the Games for Advocacy Training hosted by AAYMCA, bringing together 9 countries from across Africa. The practical sessions have been powerful, helping participants understand the Human-Centered Design Approach and how to use GAMES as tools for advocacy and social change. Highlights include:
• Visit to iHUB to play-test innovative advocacy games
• Visited Dandora: home to over 800,000 people where we were hosted by Believers Transformation League. They are doing incredible work mobilizing young people to reclaim spaces and turn them into green, safe spaces. "The area used to be a dumpsite, young people working with the community have changed it to a safer, attractive space and a livelihood for some of the young people," shared one of the leaders. There is indeed power from community involvement. Teams were able to develop games addressing critical issues affecting young people covering:
• Youth in conflict with the law through illegal mining & sand abstraction
• Gender-Based Violence
• De-stigmatization of people living with disabilities
• Waste management
Young people came through to test the developed games, and their feedback will help in improving the games as they are tested with the Personas in respective countries.

11/09/2026

LET’S HAVE THE CONVERSATION.
Sometimes the conversations we avoid are the ones that matter most.
Today at 7PM join us for PowerSpace as we create a safe space to talk, listen, learn and remind one another that no one has to navigate difficult moments alone.
Let’s talk.
Let’s listen.
Let’s support one another.
Come as you are. Your voice matters.

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Friday
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01/09/2026

Urban Livelihood Project Launched!
Today we commenced activities with the installation of drip irrigation systems and digging of trenches.
This project aims to empower urban communities with sustainable agriculture and improved livelihoods.

26/08/2026

Condolence Message

The Zimbabwe YMCA Board, members and Secretariat extend their heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr Mbonisi Tshuma Executive Director of Abantwana Zimbabwe.
A leader par excellence in development work, his invaluable contribution to youth development and community transformation will be greatly remembered.We will remember and cherish the contribution that he made to the development work fraternity.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends colleagues and the entire
Abantwana Zimbabwe community during this difficult time , May the Lord comfort you.
May his soul continue to rest in eternal peace.

20/08/2026

YMCA was in the room! Our National General Secretary (Mr Gcinekile Masiye) joined the Youth Bill Writeshop a key step to ensure the voices, lived experiences, and aspirations of young Zimbabweans are written into law.

By being there, YMCA is building a strong link between young people, policymakers, and Parliament. This pushes for real youth participation in policies that shape their lives and future.

When youth have a seat at the table, we get better and more inclusive laws.

Nothing for youth, without youth!

06/08/2026

YMCA Environmental Laws & Policy Training

YMCA hosted an Environmental Laws and Policy Training to mobilize stakeholders and youth around climate resilience and sustainable development.

Major Highlights:

1. Legal Focus:
EMA unpacked the Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27]. Key offenses include illegal waste dumping, wetland degradation, and excessive vehicle emissions all punishable by fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.

2. Climate Education:
Participants learned about climate change vs climate variability, and human drivers like deforestation and burning.

3. Policy Alignment:
Local action was linked to Zimbabwe’s NCCRS and NDCs,plus
SDG 13: Climate Action for resilience and disaster preparedness.

4. Community Role:
Communities and traditional leaders were urged to act through mitigation (renewables, tree planting, recycling), adaptation (climate-smart crops, rainwater harvesting), and inclusion of youth, women, and farmers.

Call to Action
Protect the environment, respect the laws, and build a greener, climate-resilient future.

21/07/2026

YMCA’s Vision 2030 invites us to imagine and build a world where every young person can thrive, contribute fully to their community, and become an agent of change.

This shared vision reminds us that together, through our commitment, our solidarity, and our belief in youth, we have the power to create lasting impact.

Discover this inspiring video and let’s share this ambition for 2030 together.