YWCA Council of Zimbabwe

24/04/2026

🌍✨ World YWCA Day 2026 | Forward, Together ✨🌍

Today, on 24 April, we celebrate the power of sisterhood, solidarity, and shared purpose across the global YWCA movement. 💜

From every corner of the world, we are coming Forward, Together — reconnecting across generations, borders, and lived experiences to build peaceful, just, and gender-equal communities for all.

As we honour the legacy of the World Service Council, we also embrace a renewed vision — one that invites every voice, every story, and every woman and girl to co-create the future we deserve.

Let’s amplify our moments of connection — in our communities and online — and show the world the strength of our collective movement.

Together, we rise. Together, we lead. Together, we thrive.

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24/04/2026

Congratulations to Our Newly Elected YWCA President, Maria Moyo

Warmest congratulations to you, Maria Moyo, on your election as President of YWCA Zimbabwe. This is a well-deserved milestone that reflects your many years of dedicated service, unwavering commitment, and passion for the YWCA movement.

Your journey has been marked by resilience, servant leadership, and a deep belief in empowering women and girls. As you step into this new role, we are confident that your vision and experience will inspire growth, unity, and continued impact across the organization.

We wish you great success in your leadership journey. May you lead with wisdom, courage, and purpose as you guide YWCA to even greater heights.

Congratulations once again, and may your tenure be impactful and fulfilling

11/03/2026

On this International Women’s Month, we proudly celebrate the exceptional leadership of our National President — Mrs Glennis Evelyn Mangwiza, a woman whose vision, courage, and unwavering dedication continue to shape the future of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) and the countless lives it touches.

Her leadership stands as a powerful testament to the impact of women who lead with purpose, integrity, and an unshakable commitment to justice and empowerment. Through her guidance, the YWCA continues to amplify the voices of women and girls, champion equality, and inspire a new generation of young women leaders to rise with confidence and determination.

Today, we honour not only her leadership, but the legacy she is building — one that strengthens communities, advances the rights of women and girls, and lights the path toward a more just and inclusive society.

Her service reminds us that true leadership is not measured by position, but by the lives transformed, the barriers broken, and the hope ignited in others.

✨ Today we celebrate a remarkable leader whose dedication continues to inspire change and empower generations.

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day.

09/03/2026

Today, YWCA Zimbabwe stands in solidarity with women and girls across Zimbabwe and around the world as we commemorate International Women’s Day — a powerful reminder that the struggle for gender equality continues, and the voices of women must be heard, valued, and respected.

We celebrate the courage of women who challenge injustice, the resilience of those who rise despite adversity, and the leadership of women who are transforming communities every day. From rural villages to urban centres, women are the backbone of families, economies, and social progress.

Yet we also recognise that many women and girls still face barriers such as gender-based violence, economic inequality, discrimination, and limited access to opportunities. Today is not only a celebration — it is a call to action.

At YWCA Zimbabwe, we remain unwavering in our commitment to empower women and girls, defend their rights, promote leadership, and create safe spaces where every woman and girl can live with dignity, equality, and opportunity.

Let us stand together to challenge harmful norms, amplify women's voices, and build a future where no woman or girl is left behind.

When women rise, communities thrive. When girls are empowered, nations prosper.

💜 Happy International Women’s Day!
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19/01/2026

What an enriching and empowering experience for our young women. As YWCA Matabeleland Region, we were honoured to collaborate with UN Women Zimbabwe for the Nhanga Dialogue courtesy of VaNyaradzayi Gumbodzvanda (UN Assistant Secretary-General) and UN Women.
This saw a total of 39 young women taking part, demonstrating inspiring levels of confidence, assertiveness, critical reflection, and visioning for their futures. Unpacking the contemporary issues affecting them as young women and articulating how they wish to see them addressed — including emerging insights on SRHR, education, health, technology employment opportunities, advocacy, and their holistic well-being.
As a young women oriented organization these peer to peer and young women dialogues are critical to moulding a generation that is informed and fully equipped with skills to navigate this 21st century world. This platform created safe spaces where young women could interrogate their realities, affirm each other’s journeys, challenge harmful norms, and strengthen their leadership confidence. Beyond the dialogue itself, these platforms nurture peer learning, solidarity, empathy, and collective problem-solving.
This platform was vital in cultivating agency and building a generation of young women who are informed, resilient, and equipped to influence decisions that affect their lives and communities.
We deeply appreciate this learning platform for creating space for voice, agency, and leadership, and for reminding the world of the power of safe intergenerational dialogue in shaping futures aligned with young women’s aspirations.
Thank you UN Women Zimbabwe for the continued partnership and for fostering environments where young women can thrive, learn, and lead.

30/12/2025

Before the year ends, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Advisory Committee for their outstanding work on the "YW4SF" project, funded by the EU Partnerships and GYM under the Youth Empowerment Fund!

Your dedication, expertise, and passion took the project to great heights, empowering young women and promoting sustainable futures. We're grateful for your tireless efforts and commitment to making a difference.

Thank you Tatenda, Matula, Trish, Wadza and Tsitsi for being an integral part of this journey and helping us achieve our goals. Your contributions have made a lasting impact! 🙏💚

15/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the Newly Elected Youth Desk Steering Committee for the Mashonaland Region! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the fantastic team leading our youth initiatives:

🌟 Chairperson: Patience Madziwa
🌟 Vice Chairperson: Mildred Blaim
🌟 Treasurer: Yolanda Zinyemba
🌟 Secretary: Takudzwa Mushwehaurare
🌟 Committee Members: Shalomy Magore, Chandell Charenzva, and Thersia Changara

let’s make a positive impact and drive meaningful change. 💪✨

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15/12/2025

15/12/2025

🌟A belated Congratulations to Our Micro Award Winners! 🌟

We're thrilled to celebrate the amazing efforts of three outstanding groups under the EU and GYM Partnerships Youth Empowerment Fund!

👏 Group 5: GreenCycle Gardens -Your innovative project on urban herbs and salads promotes sustainable living, inspiring communities to embrace greener lifestyles!

🍄 Group 2: Climate Smart Mushroom Farming - Your commitment to sustainable agriculture is paving the way for eco-friendly practices that benefit our planet and local economies!

🩷 Group 1: Affordable and Sustainable Reusable Cloth Pads - Your work to provide marginalized communities with essential resources is making a significant impact on health and sustainability!

Your passion and dedication are truly commendable. Together, you're not just making a difference; you're shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for us all!

💪 Let's continue to support one another and drive positive change!

06/12/2025

We celebrated a milestone of our project YW4SF in style 🎉💪

The closing ceremony at YWCA Zimbabwe, Westwood, marked the successful completion of our YW4SF Empowerment Project, training 100 young women and girls on Leadership, Mentorship, Climate Action, Advocacy, Communication, Entrepreneurship and Confidence Building.

We are proud of our participants who have grown, learned and inspired each other. Their passion and determination will shape a brighter future for their communities.

A huge thank you to our funders, EU International Partnerships and Global Youth Mobilization, for supporting this initiative. We also appreciate the dedication of our Advisory Committee Board Matula Changara, Tatenda Ruvarashe Gracious Manyenya, Ivy Shelly Tavarwisa Begede, Trish Sachikunda, Tsitsi Chigidi, Samantha Wadzanai Chifamba and staff who worked tirelessly to make this project a success.

The journey doesn't end here. We will continue to support and empower these young women and girls as they become champions in their communities through their ongoing projects.

Congratulations to our participants. You are the change-makers, leaders and inspirations Zimbabwe needs.

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