Empowering Young Voices in Zimbabwe

GWEN Trust is dedicated to empowering adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe through safe spaces for learning, personal growth, and civic engagement. With youth constituting over 60% of the population, yet facing limited participation in democratic processes, GWEN is committed to creating platforms for young people to thrive, engage, and shape the future of their communities.

Video Introduction

Watch our video to discover the key highlights of the project. See how the funding received enabled GWEN Trust to make a significant impact on youth participation in democratic processes.

Objectives

Increase youth participation in decision-making processes at local, national, and governmental levels.
Create platforms for engagement to help young people take an active role in civic and political spaces.
Advocate for youth inclusion in policy development, particularly with the adoption of the Youth Act.
Promote the global commitments of the Youth Democracy Cohort to empower youth leadership.

Highlights & Deliverables

Post-election dialogues engaging 80 youth, parliamentarians, and government officials to promote inclusive elections.
Youth leadership training for 80 young individuals in advocacy, public speaking, and electoral participation.
Social media campaigns engaging young people in discussions on democratic participation through platforms like WhatsApp, skits, and local radio.
Creation of a Youth Desk in every government department, fulfilling the President’s commitment from 2017.
Inter-generational dialogues bringing young people together with community leaders to foster youth inclusion in governance and development.
Baseline survey assessing the state of youth participation in Zimbabwe’s civic and democratic processes.

💪 Supported by the Youth Democracy Cohort
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