07/05/2026
Exhibition Highlights Housing and Capacity-Building Programs for Families and Youth
BULAWAYO โ The Ministry of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the RedRev Youth Empowerment Fund, recently conducted a joint tour of exhibition stands at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. The tour highlighted programs designed to transition community assistance into long-term socio-economic empowerment for families, dependents, and local youth.
The collaborative initiatives aim to move beyond traditional welfare by actively integrating families into key economic sectors, such as agriculture, mining, tourism, and energy. This approach focuses on building competitive, commercially viable community enterprises that foster inclusive development and create sustainable opportunities for the next generation.
According to Ministry officials, the goal is to shift toward sustainable socio-economic empowerment, enabling families to become independent drivers of economic growth and active participants in mainstream supply chains.
Key departments within the Ministry highlighted specific areas of support:
Welfare and Education: The Dependents Assistance department remains focused on providing essential welfare services, including funding for education, healthcare, and incidental support for the children of families in need.
Skills Development: Capacity-building and practical skills training programs (such as bookkeeping and vocational skills) are being rolled out. These training initiatives equip youth and dependents with the tools needed to sustain family livelihoods and support older family members.
Housing and Finance: Representatives from the RedRev Youth Empowerment Fundโan organization established in 2018 to support youth developmentโemphasized their ongoing work in implementing housing projects, facilitating access to business loans, and building partnerships with financial institutions to drive youth empowerment.
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