Tariro Youth Development Foundation

04/05/2026

We are connecting Zaka through a community network built in collaboration with TD & Partners Zimbabwe, with support from Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation. Our goal is simple: make reliable, affordable internet available where it’s needed most.

At TYDF, we believe the internet is for everyone. When people are connected, they can learn online, access health information, grow businesses, find jobs, and stay informed. Closing the digital divide means opening real opportunities for young people and communities to thrive.

Internet Society Internet Society Foundation Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Great Zimbabwe University

02/05/2026

Our B2B Refresher Training at Nyuni Lodges is in full swing. Yesterday, we took a deep dive into the issues affecting our youth and the systems that track our progress.
Key Highlights:
• Safety & Prevention: Constable Matimbe from Zimbabwe Republic Police - ZRP joined us to tackle the rising challenge of drug and substance abuse, equipping our team with awareness tools to protect the next generation.
• Data Excellence: A huge thanks to the representatives from National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe for their support with DHIS2 training. Better data means better delivery for the communities we serve!
We’re excited to see these mentors grow in capacity and confidence as the training continues.
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01/05/2026

Day one of the Brotha2Brotha Refresher Training was successfully held yesterday at Nyuni Lodges in Masvingo.
The highlight of the day was an insightful presentation by Mr. Majembwa from the Ministry of Health and Child Care , who spoke on HIV & AIDS, STIs, NCDs, and communicable diseases. His session equipped B2B mentors with valuable knowledge to strengthen their work in supporting communities.
Looking forward to more engaging sessions as the training continues.
National AIDS Council of ZimbabweMinistry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

24/04/2026

Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting the National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Board for a field visit that showcased the impact of the Brotha2Brotha (B2B) program in advancing HIV prevention among adolescent boys and young men (ABYM) in Zaka District – a group historically under-prioritized in the HIV response. The Board engaged directly with young men now accessing HIV services while also benefiting from integrated economic empowerment, including vocational training and enterprise development. They interacted with boys involved in detergent production, baking, and creative (performing arts) entrepreneurship, as well as those pursuing vocational trades at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre and currently on industrial attachment through National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe support. These pathways are strengthening agency, reducing vulnerability, and enabling young men to lead safer, more productive lives. We appreciate NAC’s social contracting model, which is enabling a more holistic and impactful HIV response for boys and young men.

National AIDS Council of ZimbabweYoung People's Network On SRHR, HIV & AIDS Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Ministry of Health and Child Care AIDS Healthcare Foundation

15/12/2025

We’re honored to be featured in the Civil Society Wayfinder campaign by Accountability Lab🙏

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This recognition highlights the work we continue to do with young people and communities to strengthen accountability, inclusion, and locally led development. We are grateful for the partnership, trust, and shared commitment to building stronger civil society ecosystems.

We look forward to continuing this journey and learning alongside other organizations shaping positive change.

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12/12/2025

TYDF was honoured to be invited and to attend the graduation ceremony at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre yesterday, held under the theme “Innovate, Digitalize, Enterprise, Training and Skills Development: Combating Drug and Substance Abuse.”

The event highlighted the critical role of skills development, innovation, and enterprise as pathways to youth resilience and positive livelihoods. As part of this commitment, TYDF is currently supporting 50 boys and young men from Zaka District who are undertaking different vocational trades at Mushagashe, strengthening their skills, agency, and prospects for a drug-free, productive future.

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education

08/12/2025

Today we held Day 1 of our Brotha2Brotha (B2B) Quarter 4 Review Meeting at Glenlivet Lodge in Masvingo. The meeting focused on reflecting on our Q4 progress and sharing key lessons with mentors. We also had a session with the National AIDS Council of ZimbabweMasvingo Province DBO, who guided us on DHIS2 reporting and data quality.
B2B aims to support boys and young men with mentorship, life skills, and HIV prevention knowledge to help them make healthier choices.

05/12/2025

Today we joined the district-level commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in Chinyabakwe Ward 14, organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. and National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe. Present were representatives from the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education,Ministry of Health and Child Care, and the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, local village heads and other community leaders. Our Guest of Honour was the District Development Coordinator (DDC).
This year’s global theme is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, a powerful call to recognise that violence also happens online and to defend the rights and dignity of women and girls in all spaces.
As a community, we recommit to standing together in our homes, churches, schools, and leadership structures to protect, support and uplift women and girls. Violence in any form is unacceptable. Let us speak out. Let us support survivors. Let us act for lasting chang

03/12/2025

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Happening now in Zaka ♿💙

We are participating in and supporting the national commemoration currently happening at Zaka Primary School grounds, held under the theme “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.”

We are also exhibiting our work in youth health, economic empowerment, digital inclusion, and community resilience. Together with partners and community members, we stand for dignity, access, and full participation for persons with disabilities.

03/12/2025

🔴 World AIDS Day 2025 — Overcoming Disruption 🔴

On 1 December 2025, TYDF participated in the National World AIDS Day Commemoration at Mzingwane High School, supported by the National AIDS Council.

This year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruption,” underscored the urgency of sustaining HIV prevention, treatment continuity, and resilience amidst system shocks. The event also marked a major public health milestone — the launch of the single-dose HPV vaccine, a critical intervention in reducing cervical cancer among adolescent girls and young women.

🔴 Strengthening resilience. Advancing prevention. Protecting the future.

03/12/2025

🕯️ International Candlelight Memorial — We Remember. We Rise. We Lead. 🕯️

On 30 November 2025, TYDF joined national stakeholders at Mzingwane High School, Umzingwane District, to commemorate the International Candlelight Memorial, with support from the National AIDS Council.

Anchored in the theme “We Remember. We Rise. We Lead.”, the commemoration honoured lives lost to AIDS, celebrated the resilience of people living with HIV (PLHIV), and reaffirmed community leadership in the HIV response.

As TYDF, we continue advancing community-led monitoring, SRHR integration, stigma reduction, and youth-led accountability mechanisms that strengthen equitable access to HIV and TB services.

🕯️ We Remember the lives lost.
🕯️ We Rise to challenge stigma and structural barriers.
🕯️ We Lead in centering young people in the HIV response.

National AIDS Council of ZimbabweAIDS Healthcare Foundation