My Age Africa

My Age Africa Empowerment of young people for improved youth participation in developmental processes socially, economically and politically
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Formed in realizing the dilemma that young people face in the mechanized segregation where young people remain an undefined social cluster whose concerns are left out in the age range broadly distinguishable by gender, religion, race and status. My Age was born to use various innovative youth-friendly communication strategies including volunteerism to enhance youth participation in developmental p

rocesses with focus on Sexual and Reproductive health, HIV and AIDS and other cross cutting youth issues. Since inception, My Age has developed expertise in using performance arts, social media, to communicate, advocate and address various Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV and AIDS issues in schools and communities around Masvingo province partnering with other youth serving organizations in the country as a way of information dissemination on SRH, HIV and AIDS among other issues facing young people.

Our Director, Onward Gibson , took the stage as a panelist at the 6th Southern African Regional Students and Youth Confe...
13/08/2026

Our Director, Onward Gibson , took the stage as a panelist at the 6th Southern African Regional Students and Youth Conference (SARSYC VI), held in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme Align for Action: Sustaining Progress in Youth Health and Education

On the panel, he unpacked:

🔹 The shift in moment today’s movements are increasingly being shaped by a generation of young people bringing fresh energy, innovation and new perspectives.

🔹 The power of young people and AI in an AI generation where information is increasingly accessible, young people are bringing innovation and energy to how we build the next generation of leaders.

🔹 From talk to action moving beyond what “looks good on paper” towards practical implementation, stronger structures, knowledge transfer and intentional collaboration.



IPPF Africa RegionSaywhatEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaSheDecides ZimbabweInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweMinistry of Health and Child CareEmbassy of Sweden in HarareZimbabwe National Family Planning CouncilHealth Fonds TrustKatswe SistahoodSAT ZimbabweThe Global FundAmplifyChangeSteps for the FutureMenEngage AllianceUNESCOTheatre for a Change, MalawiYouth ActionInstitute of Women Social Workers

Today is International Youth Day! This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," reminds us that no matter...
12/08/2026

Today is International Youth Day! This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," reminds us that no matter where a young person grows up, their hopes for dignity, health, and a future they can shape are the same.

At My Age Africa, we see this every day. A young person's postcode shouldn't decide whether they can access accurate information, youth-friendly services, or the confidence to make informed choices about their own bodies and futures. Yet for millions of young people especially in under-resourced communities access to s*xual and reproductive health information and services remains out of reach.

As a youth-led organisation, we're not just advocating for young people we're led by them, working to close the gap between different realities and one common aspiration,a future where every young person can thrive, informed and empowered.



International Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFIPPF Africa RegionSheDecides ZimbabweMinistry of Health and Child CareEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweHealth Fonds TrustEmbassy of Sweden in HarareZimbabwe National Family Planning CouncilSAT ZimbabweThe Global FundSteps for the FutureAmplifyChangeMenEngage AllianceUNESCOTheatre for a Change, MalawiYouth Action NetworkYouth Action Health

12/08/2026

International Youth Day 2026: Different Vibes, Same Dream

Whether you're in a village in Zimbabwe or an island nation fighting rising seas, young people everywhere want the same things: respect, real opportunities, an education that actually means something, and a future worth showing up for.

At My Age Africa, we see this energy every single day. The young people we work with aren't sitting around waiting for someone else to fix things they're already out here leading. Building their own comprehensive s*xuality education sessions from scratch. Organising for climate justice in the communities feeling it first and worst. Taking back their right to bodily autonomy in spaces that were never designed with them in mind.

This year's theme is a reminder that youth in Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States are up against real, specific challenges but the drive behind their work? That's universal. Global solidarity isn't a handout. It's recognising our struggles are connected, which means our power is too.

What does it take to turn faith communities into partners for gender justice, not obstacles? At the Interfaith Pre-Confe...
12/08/2026

What does it take to turn faith communities into partners for gender justice, not obstacles? At the Interfaith Pre-Conference of PROGRESS 2026, our board member Ngoni Mutume helped answer that question outlining a way forward built on a coordinated interfaith advocacy network, faith-compatible messaging that speaks to shared values, trained religious leaders ready to counter anti-rights narratives, country-specific advocacy plans, and a campaign to reclaim "family values" as a force for dignity and protection, not exclusion.

Faith leaders aren't opponents in this work. They're partners.



MenEngage AllianceUNESCOIPPF AfricaInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFSheDecides ZimbabweMinistry of Health and Child CareNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Botswana

Culture and faith can be drivers of gender equality, not barriers to it.At PROGRESS 2026 in Mombasa, our Executive Direc...
12/08/2026

Culture and faith can be drivers of gender equality, not barriers to it.

At PROGRESS 2026 in Mombasa, our Executive Director Onward Gibson joined UNESCO's panel on youth as researchers and agents of norm change, sharing why My Age Africa believes engaging religious leaders is key to shifting harmful social norms and advancing SRHR for young people.
Real, lasting change happens when faith communities, youth, and civil society work together not in silos.



MenEngage AllianceUNESCOInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaIPPF Africa RegionSheDecides ZimbabweNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweMinistry of Health and Child CareHealth Fonds TrustEmbassy of Sweden in HarareKatswe SistahoodSAT ZimbabweThe Global FundSteps for the FutureAmplifyChangeShamwariYemwanasikanaZimbabwe National Family Planning Council

Too often, adolescents face barriers created by the very systems and people who are meant to protect them. Safeguarding ...
07/08/2026

Too often, adolescents face barriers created by the very systems and people who are meant to protect them. Safeguarding should never mean denying access. Age should never be a barrier to essential health information and services. And young people seeking knowledge should never be punished for wanting to understand and protect their health.

We must build systems that listen to young people, protect their rights, uphold their dignity, and ensure that no young person is forgotten.

SheDecides ZimbabweIPPF Africa RegionEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFMinistry of Health and Child Care The Global FundAmplifyChangeSAT ZimbabweKatswe SistahoodNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweSteps for the Future

06/08/2026

In a Spotlight on Regional Solidarity lab that focused on alliances, impact, and mechanisms required for SARSYC VI Tracks, Onward, Executive Director of My Age Africa, underscored the need for meaningful youth inclusion in decision-making spaces.

He emphasized that young people must not only be consulted, but must have a seat at the table to contribute to issues that directly affect them.

He further highlighted that youth have been entrusted with the responsibility to conduct research and generate evidence to identify gaps and propose solutions to challenges facing the Southern African region.

Yesterday, My Age Africa joined the Masvingo City Council at Mucheke High School to confront a crisis hiding in plain si...
30/07/2026

Yesterday, My Age Africa joined the Masvingo City Council at Mucheke High School to confront a crisis hiding in plain sight: teenage pregnancies, child marriages, and drug and substance abuse among our teens.
Our YALA theatre team took the stage because sometimes the truth lands harder through story than through statistics.
Through performance, we unpacked how these three issues feed into each other: substance use raising the risk of unprotected s*x and early marriage, child marriage fueling early pregnancy, dropout, and GBV all wrapped in silence, stigma, and low awareness of legal protections and reporting pathways.
We weren't alone in this fight.
Grateful to stand alongside the Ministry Department of Women Affairs, Musasa, BHASO, and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) because ending this crisis takes all of us.
Masvingo's teenagers deserve to finish school, stay safe, and know exactly where to turn when something is wrong. That's the future we're building, one performance, one conversation, one report at a time.



Theatre for a Change, MalawiEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaSheDecides ZimbabweInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFNational AIDS Council of ZimbabweMinistry of Health and Child CareIPPF Africa RegionEmbassy of Sweden in HarareHealth Fonds TrustSAT ZimbabweKatswe SistahoodThe Global FundSISTA ZimbabweSteps for the FutureAmplifyChange

Today, My Age Africa through the STEPS project visited Shangwa, Chikutuva, and Tafirenyika Villages to follow up on i...
28/07/2026

Today, My Age Africa through the STEPS project visited Shangwa, Chikutuva, and Tafirenyika Villages to follow up on inspiring community-led initiatives that are taking shape.

- Shangwa Village is advancing a recycling initiative alongside a thriving community garden.
-Tafirenyika Village has successfully established its community garden, with seeds now planted and the community eagerly awaiting the harvest.
-Chikutuva Village has completed its pilot brick-moulding project and is preparing to sell bricks while constructing a shelter for their broiler poultry enterprise.

These initiatives are a testament to the power of community action sparked by the STEPS facilitated film screenings. By embracing sustainable livelihoods through recycling, gardening, brick moulding, and poultry production, these communities are strengthening their resilience to climate change, creating new income opportunities, and reducing pressure on natural resources.

Together, they are proving that locally led solutions are key to building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future. 🌍💚



Steps for the FutureEmbassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Malawi, and BotswanaSheDecides ZimbabweInternational Planned Parenthood Federation - IPPFIPPF Africa RegionEmbassy of Sweden in HarareAmplifyChangeThe Global FundAfrican Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe

28/07/2026

The Minister of Health and Child Care, Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, is leading the Zimbabwean delegation at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking place from 26 to 31 July 2026.

The conference brings together thousands of scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, community leaders, civil society organizations and development partners from around the world to share the latest scientific advances, innovations, and best practices in HIV prevention, treatment, care and research.

Zimbabwe's participation underscores the country's commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 through evidence-based interventions, strong partnerships and people-centered healthcare. The conference also provides an opportunity for Zimbabwe to showcase its progress, learn from global experiences and strengthen collaboration in the international response to HIV.

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