Hope For Children & Youth Foundation

Youth are not just the future of Zimbabwe; they are actively shaping its present. As part of the YCA4SOTRA project, WILD recently connected with energetic young representatives from diverse community groups, associations, and grassroots movements across every Zimbabwean province at the national youth Indaba. Together, these young visionaries reflected on the vital work they are driving within their local communities, amplified each other's achievements, and mapped out practical, forward-looking strategies to keep their youth-led momentum alive for generations to come. #YouthLead #SheLeads #NationalYouthIndaba2026 #YCA4SoTra @euinzim @SaveChildrenZIM @SAYWHATOrg @MatoboYouth @hut_green @TrustTshilidzi

Empowering young innovators to turn ideas into impact! 💡🚀 The FSTP Training is currently underway for the winning initiatives under the YCA4SOTRA Project, equipping young change-makers with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to successfully implement their projects and drive sustainable transformation in their communities. Through this training, participants are strengthening their capacity in project implementation, accountability, and impact-driven action as they take the next step in bringing their innovative solutions to life. #YCA4SOTRA #YouthInnovation #FSTPTraining #GreenDigitalConnectZw @euinzim @SaveChildrenZIM @SAYWHATOrg @Ukuna2022 @DeepPlough

Day of the African Child 2026: Dignity, Health, and Leadership for Every Girl This June 16, the Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) declares that we cannot build the next generation of women leaders if we fail to secure the basic rights of the African girl child. WASH is a Girl’s Right! Universal Access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Water and sanitation are deeply gendered issues. When clean water is scarce, it is the girl child who walks long, unsafe distances to fetch it. forfeiting her study time and risking her personal safety. WILD demands child-friendly, gender-sensitive WASH infrastructure in all schools and communities to safeguard the dignity of our girls. From Menstrual Hygiene to School Retention The Period Poverty Barrier. No girl should have to choose between her education and her dignity. A lack of private toilets and clean water forces thousands of girls to stay home during their menses, leading to cumulative learning losses and high dropout rates. True access to education means providing safe, private hygiene spaces. Dismantling the Path to Child Marriage Protecting Girls from Vulnerability. When girls drop out of school due to water burdens or poor school hygiene, they become highly vulnerable to early, forced child marriages. WILD asserts that keeping girls in school through robust child-protection laws and clean, supportive school environments is our strongest weapon against child marriage. Uprooting Drug and Substance Abuse Healing Communities for Our Youth. The systemic neglect of children’s basic health and educational needs breeds despair, pushing both boys and girls into the trap of drug and substance abuse. By investing in clean, safe, and supportive environments, we give our children a foundation of hope, health, and a clear path away from addiction. Our Collective Call to Action: WILD calls on policy makers, local authorities, and traditional leaders to aggressively invest in gender-responsive WASH infrastructure. When we secure water, hygiene, and education for the girl child, we secure the future of women's leadership. #June16 #SheDeservesMore #SheLeads #WomenLead

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who honoured our invitation and contributed to today's discussion on addressing child marriages in Zimbabwe. We are especially grateful to our speakers and participants for sharing valuable insights, gender perspectives, community experiences and practical solutions that can help protect children and create opportunities for young people to thrive. Meaningful change begins with informed conversations, collective action, and community commitment. Together, we can break the cycle of child marriages and build a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. #CikoloNdukonoMwanamusimbi #YCA4SoTra #EndChildMarriage #ProtectTheGirlChild #TheFutureIsNow #SheDeservesMore @euinzim @SaveChildrenZIM @SAYWHATOrg

Monday Motivation 💻📱 Your voice has power, and digital media gives it reach. This week, use your platforms to inform, inspire, and influence positive change. Every post, story, video or conversation is an opportunity to amplify ideas that matter. Be intentional with your content, responsible with information, and creative in your storytelling. The future of advocacy and civic engagement is digital and young people are leading the way. #MondayMotivation #DigitalMedia #YouthVoices #DigitalLiteracy #YouthLeadership