26/03/2025
Join the Movement for Empowering Young People!
Are you passionate about creating a brighter future for the youth in Zimbabwe and beyond? Look no further! Umba Upenyu, a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 23/24), is dedicated to empowering young individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills and resources they need to thrive.
Our Vision
We envision a society where every young person has equal access to opportunities for self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our Mission
We equip young individuals with practical skills, knowledge, and mentorship to build sustainable livelihoods, create employment, and drive economic growth within their communities.
What We Do
Vocational and Digital Skills Training
Entrepreneurship Education and Startup Support
Mentorship Programs
Advocacy for Youth-Friendly Policies
Financial Literacy and Business Management
Core Values
At Umba Upenyu, our core values guide everything we do. Here’s what they mean to us:
1. Empowerment
Empowerment means providing young individuals with the tools, resources, and support they need to take control of their lives and futures. This includes equipping them with practical skills, knowledge, and mentorship to build sustainable livelihoods. By empowering young people, we enhance their ability to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their communities.
2. Inclusivity
Inclusivity ensures that all young individuals, regardless of their background, have equal access to opportunities and resources. This value promotes diversity and equity, recognizing that every young person deserves a chance to thrive. We achieve inclusivity by targeting disadvantaged backgrounds and advocating for youth-friendly policies that address systemic barriers and promote equality.
3. Innovation
Innovation involves embracing new ideas and methods to address the evolving challenges faced by young people. It encourages creativity and experimentation in finding solutions that are effective and sustainable. We foster an environment that encourages innovation through digital skills training and entrepreneurship education, helping young individuals develop novel solutions to real-world problems.
4. Sustainability
Sustainability focuses on creating long-term impacts that benefit both the individuals and their communities. It involves developing strategies and practices that are environmentally conscious and economically viable. We promote sustainability by equipping young people with skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods, including financial literacy and business management training to ensure that the economic growth generated is sustainable over time.
5. Integrity
Integrity involves operating with honesty, transparency, and accountability. It ensures that all actions and decisions are guided by ethical principles and a commitment to doing what is right. We demonstrate integrity by maintaining transparency in our operations, being accountable to our stakeholders, and ensuring that all programs are conducted with ethical standards.
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Let's empower the next generation together!
