Green Governance Zw

21/11/2025

Checkout our latest episode of the (our heritage) series! In today’s episode we explore actionable ways towards building resilient urban food systems to promote sustainable consumption patterns among urban youths.

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This is part of our campaign this month where we are spotlight the issues, stories and practices towards building a resilient urban food system, Healthy eating and Climate-smart policies in Zimbabwe and Zambia.


Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA CHEP - Copperbelt Health Education Project Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association Unemployed and Vulnerable Foundation Trust African Food Revolution Green Hut Trust ActionAid Zimbabwe Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Global Network Solutions GNS Embassy of Sweden in Harare FACT Zimbabwe Plan International Zimbabwe Heart and Soul ZIM

19/11/2025

On our campaign we invite you today to the aspect of . This month we are spotlighting the issues, stories and practices towards building a resilient urban food system, Healthy eating and Climate-smart policies in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA CHEP - Copperbelt Health Education Project Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association Unemployed and Vulnerable Foundation Trust African Food Revolution Green Hut Trust Global Network Solutions GNS Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Plan International Zimbabwe Mercy Corps ActionAid Zimbabwe FACT Zimbabwe Embassy of Sweden in Harare

18/11/2025

Today we join our Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa partners in the Campaign; where we spotlight the issues, stories and practices towards building a resilient urban food system, Healthy eating and Climate-smart policies in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association Unemployed and Vulnerable Foundation Trust Green Hut Trust CHEP - Copperbelt Health Education Project African Food Revolution Global Network Solutions GNS

21/08/2025

With support from ActionAid Zimbabwe, we hosted a Value Addition Practical Training at the Community Centre of Influence (Mwaka Hub) in Chimanimani, bringing together young people from Chimanimani and Chipinge.

Through hands-on learning in solar drying, participants gained practical, climate-resilient skills to preserve vegetables and tomatoes from the agroecology demonstration garden. This innovation not only reduces post-harvest losses but also empowers young people to build sustainable food systems and resilient livelihoods.

03/07/2025

Yesterday the Mutare consortium held an induction meeting for the The City Of Mutare . The induction, which was filled with positive and transformative energy saw 13 youths going through various processes including conversations on teambuilding, wellness, policy advocacy; and assigning roles and responsibilities they will play in influencing a healthy and sustainable city of Mutare.

The Urban Futures project, implemented by Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa, is a global initiative aimed at fostering inclusive and climate-resilient urban food systems, particularly focusing on the role of youth.

Here are the key aspects of the project:
Objectives
Youth Empowerment: The project emphasizes the involvement of young people in
shaping urban food systems, allowing them to voice their priorities and influence
decision-making processes.
Climate Resilience: Urban Futures aims to address the challenges posed by climate
change by promoting sustainable food practices and policies in urban areas.
Inclusive Food Systems: The initiative seeks to create food systems that are accessible,
affordable, and sustainable, ensuring that all community members can benefits.

Geographic Focus
Urban Futures operates in ten intermediary cities across five countries:
Colombia: Medellin and Cali
Ecuador: Association of Municipalities of the Northern Pacific Coast
Indonesia: Bandung and West Manggarai
Zambia: Kitwe and Chongwe
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo and Mutare

In Mutare its being implemented by Green Governance Zw in Partnership with Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA and Zimbabwe

16/04/2025

During last 2-Days of our Masterclass, we delved into two critical modules aimed at equipping participants with advanced insights into green economies and marketing strategies.

The first module, led by Perseverance Muzeya, focused on the intersection of green jobs and sustainable economies. This session aimed to empower youth champions by providing a comprehensive understanding of the green job market, including its economic implications, sustainability practices, and best strategies for promoting a green economy. A significant emphasis was placed on safeguarding intellectual property rights while fostering innovation in environmental practices.

The second module, conducted by Mr. Lovemore Sibanda, centered on advanced marketing techniques. Participants learned how to maintain brand integrity and authenticity through strategic marketing practices. The session highlighted the importance of personal branding and self-representation, encouraging young entrepreneurs to develop their individual identities in alignment with their business ventures. By integrating personal growth with brand strategy, participants were guided on how to effectively communicate their value propositions in competitive markets.

We are happy to be taking from The City Of Mutare through this transformational journey that should see them grow their businesses, stabilise and most importantly; contribute to a sustainable and resilient in Mutare.

This initiative is a product of our partnership with Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa together with Zimbabwe and Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA

14/04/2025

On Friday, April 11th, we proudly launched our inaugural 6-week aimed at empowering youth foodpreneurs and agroprenuers in Mutare. The Entrepreneurship Masterclass being undertaken under the Project being implemented in The City Of Mutare by Green Governance Zw in collaboration with Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA and Zimbabwe

This first session focused on foundational principles of business management, crucial for guiding emerging entrepreneurs in the food sector.

We are proud to have had our first Facilitator Penelope Gotora lead an engaging and interactive workshop that delved into the core components of effective business management, specifically emphasizing Organizing, Planning, Management, and Monitoring. Participants were introduced to various methodologies and best practices within these domains, enabling them to understand how to structure their business operations effectively.

Moreover, Penelope provided a comprehensive framework for the youth champions to begin crafting their own business management plans. This included practical exercises to identify their unique value propositions, target markets, and operational strategies. By the end of the module, participants were equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to transform their innovative food concepts into viable business models, setting the stage for their entrepreneurial journeys.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Green Hut Trust Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA UNDP Zimbabwe ActionAid Zimbabwe Embassy of Sweden in Harare Lewis Tyno Marowa Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe

20/03/2025

20/03/2025

Though our Project, yesterday we facilitated for our Mutare Youth Champions to have a learning tour where they got to experience the limitless possibilities for food systems models in Mutare.

The starting point for the tour was Bongai Shamwari Centre a Women Empowerment Centre that focuses on empowering women and girls through training and capacity development. Bongai Women Empowerment Centre also operates as a learning Centre to offer children from low income families with early childhood education. It also has a hub with a mushroom house, an organic garden and a solar powered oven that used to educate the women and girls on baking.

After Bongai Shamwari the youth champions visited Our "Mwaka Innovation Hub" site to allow them to experience and understand the vision behind the setting up of the centre and also get their perspective on what a safe hub will look like.

We then visited the mushroom site that was developed by Mutare City council in partnership with Gender Links. There young people got to learn more about mushroom production and got some insights on how to package and label end products. The experience was eye opening as it also allowed us to learn more about what we can do to improve the mushroom house that we intend to develope at the Mwka Innovation Hub

The youth champions also passed through the Mutare Vegetable market to experience food waste and management mechanisms being applied by vegetable traders.

This was then followed by a tour to a garden that is being managed by one of the youth champions. The youth champion shared how he has managed to maintain a backyard garden with vegetables. He also shared his experience of a young agro-entreprenuer. Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly - MAYA Zimbabwe UNDP Zimbabwe ActionAid Zimbabwe IM Swedish Development Partner Southern Africa

17/03/2025

For Multiple reasons young people are an important demographic to engagements on sustainable living and traditional eating as part of community welfare and environmental protection. As a result the Urban Futures Project in Mutare implemented by HIVOS in partnership with GGZT, Manica Youth Assembly and National Association of Youth Organisations will be hosting a radio show on Diamond FM. The Show will spotlight our Youth Champions as they interact with listeners about sustainable living and the consumption of traditional foods.

TUNE IN tomorrow on the Diamond FM Zim page for a LIVE coverage.

Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa Manica Youth Assembly MAYA Association of Youth Organisations ActionAid Zimbabwe UNDP Zimbabwe