Restless Development Zimbabwe

Last week, we hosted an SRHR mobile outreach campaign at Butler Farm in collaboration with the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council

Young people had access to HIV prevention information and SRHR services, including HIV testing, cervical cancer screening, and contraceptive methods (oral contraceptive pills and Depo-Provera)

Together we are breaking barriers, challenging stigma, and making youth-friendly health services more accessible

Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council , HOPE For Adolescents and Youth , National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe , Mercury Phoenix Trust

Behind every thriving community are hardworking individuals showing up every day 💪.

Today, we celebrate our amazing volunteers and staff for their commitment and the impact they make. Their work is shaping stronger, healthier, and more empowered communities.

Happy Workers’ Day!

Today, young farmers in Nyanga District came together for a Field Day hosted by horticulture farmer Jennifer Mutseka in Ward 13. The Field Day provided a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, learning, and collaboration among farmers.

Jennifer showcased her NuA45 bean project and shared practical insights on crop management, highlighting the importance of using recommended seed varieties and following proper planting and management practices. She also acknowledged the technical support received from Agritex supervisors in guiding her project.

“Young people are struggling with bean production because they are reusing crops instead of purchasing the recommended seeds, such as NUA45, and not following the necessary steps when planting and managing the crop.”-Masona Florence, Agricultural Business Advisory Officer

Field Days like these continue to play a key role in empowering young farmers with the skills and knowledge needed to improve productivity and strengthen agricultural practices within their communities.

Ministry of Agriculture Mechanisation and Water Resources Development, Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training , , Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Restless Development Agritex

Young people are not just voters, they are architects

Join the Youth & Election Learning Exchange Webinar bringing together voices from Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Zambia to share real strategies, experiences, and opportunities for meaningful youth participation in elections.

📅 24 April 2026
⏰ 11–12:30 PM CAT / 12-1:30 PM EAT
📍 Virtual (Zoom + Facebook Live)

Register on the link below:
Let’s move from passive participation to powerful influence.

Register on link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KKnmtCqYTMugpchAMYgGPA

Mobile Agriculture Excellence Caravan training underway in Harare. This multistakeholder platform brings together the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. , Agritex , and the Veterinary department to find ways to provide tailored support to young people in agri-enterprises in Harare and Nyanga districts

Oak Foundation of Agriculture, of Local Government, Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training , Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. , Restless Development

Reflections coming out of the Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) Continental Convening in Ghana show a strong push towards using data as a tool for accountability, not just reporting. There’s a clear focus on learning from past gaps, strengthening collaboration, and making governance systems more inclusive and responsive, also ensuring that young people are not just present in the conversations but actively shaping them.

Restless Development AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective Afrobarometer

“Social identity and cultural norms create additional barriers to youth entrepreneurship, particularly for young women. They often face discrimination when accessing credit, negotiating deals, and working in male-dominated fields such as construction and renewable energy. These biases diminish their confidence and limit their opportunities, making it more challenging to start or sustain businesses.”

This is one of the realities highlighted in our report “Beyond Hustle: Youth Entrepreneurship and the Green Jobs Future in Africa.”

Addressing these barriers requires expanding inclusive, youth-friendly financing and equipping young women with the tools and confidence to access and manage investment opportunities.

📘 Read the full report here: https://restlessdevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Report-3-Entrepreneurship.pdf

AU-EU Youth Voices Lab - Power of the Collective Restless Development

We are currently at a Linking and Learning Workshop, bringing together young people, parents, and representatives from youth-led organizations and religious organizations.

Conversations are unfolding around positive masculinity, with participants highlighting how gender-transformative intervention sessions have contributed to meaningful behavior change among young adolescents.

We are also exploring the impact of gender-based violence on young people, creating a safe space for dialogue, learning, and collective action.

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe Mercury Phoenix Trust Ministry of Health and Child Care Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.