YOUth-Change Network

26/03/2025

Join one of our members Mary Madura as she explores the African Continental Free Trade Area in depth

🚀 Weekly 8 Webinar Series – Session 5! 🚀

Topic: The AfCFTA and Sustainable Development
📅 Thursday | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CAT
📍 Online via Zoom

Did you know that Zambia has gazetted its AfCFTA provisional tariff concessions? But what does this really mean for businesses, trade, Android economic growth?

Join us for the 5th session of the Weekly 8 Webinar Series as we dive into:
✅ The AfCFTA’s impact on Zambia’s economy and trade policies
✅ Opportunities & challenges for businesses and entrepreneurs
✅ Sustainable development through regional integration

This is your opportunity to gain insights from industry experts, ask burning questions, and position yourself for success in Africa’s evolving trade landscape.

🔗 Secure your spot today! Don’t miss out!
Register 👉
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0c235u8FRHugyKAUPi3Qwg

08/03/2025

Happy IWD to all women.
You're resilient, strong and beautiful.
Keep shining.

15/12/2024

Sunday Liberty talk season 2 episode 12 join us with the Topic: Intersectionality of GBV and liberty with one of our team members Mary Madura

Discussion questions:

1. What is the intersectionality between gender based violence and liberty?
2. What are some of the causes of GBV and in what ways can they be addressed?
3. What are some of the support systems available to promote the voices of the victims of Gender Based Violence?
4. Are laws and policies important in curbing GBV, and if so in what ways?
5. What are some of the ways that we can use to fight the oppressive nature of Gender Based Violence?
To attend register here: https://forms.gle/9er5AsP6vMXvTjGf9

You don't wanna miss this tonight

13/12/2024

https://joshuamarikopo.blogspot.com/2024/12/is-zimbabwe-at-risk-of-another-drought.html
Our team leader shares a blog post on the climate situation in Zimbabwe and fears of another drought.

Joshua Marikopo

10/12/2024

As we end the 16 days of Activism, one of us had this to say, "The 16 days of activism called for unity and solidarity to end the shadowy octopus "gender based violence," which torments both victims and perpetrators of violence. There is need for protection of all victims of GBV, women, children, especially through reinforcing the law. The activism days should not only end with the 16 days but should be a collective effort to end the circle all year round."

Mary Madura

03/12/2024

We are currently attending the National Education Budget Allocation Budget Analysis meeting in Harare organised by ECOZI. The meeting unpacks the priority alloations of the Zimbabwe national budget and the key areas of focus for the 2 Education ministrial departments.
From the meeting we realise that between the population groups 4 - 24 years, nearly 40% of this age group did not attend school in 2024. It remains our key advocacy point, that young people need to have accessible and equitable access to Education.

26/11/2024

On Day 2 of the against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Josh Marikopo briefly discusses the impacts of GBV, ranging from individual to community levels.

What negative effects do you believe GBV has on survivors and their communities?

25/11/2024

November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women & Girls.
During this Campaign, as Youth-Change. We stand in solidarity with young women and girls who are survivors of GBV and amplify youth voices as we call for the Elimination of GBV in our communities and beyond.

Plan International UNFPA Zimbabwe

22/11/2024

Today we did our first physical event following a series of online programs. We conducted a session at Catholic University of Zimbabwe in Harare with 50 attendance highlighting the importance of voluntary work, leadership, solidarity and liberty.
It was a great moment as Karen Chikonzo and l were able to take over discussions, answer questions and share a glimpse of the future of this program.
The whole idea was to talk about the importance of voluntary work, how to volunteer, and where to volunteer.
This is a huge breaking point in getting into the activism space, establishing links and travelling abroad.

Huge thanks to Students for liberty

02/11/2024

We are very much delighted to be participating in the in Oran Nigeria, as a youth-led organisation we are honored to be representing the issues concerning youths, & and influence the outcomes of the African Youth Charter.

18/10/2024

Today brings us to the close of the and the Rome Water Dialogue. Its been a great opportunity for our young leaders to meet with global leaders in the UN, private, financial and government sectors to influence policies and drive change towards better agro-food systems.
As Youth-Change, our commitment is to continue engaging young people and farmers so that they become key players in Ending Hunger and Eradicate Poverty.
We aim to do this through continuing participating in achieving the Global Action Plan we launched today through working with young people in Zimbabwe.