All Set For The Youth Service In Zimbabwe Programme Launch
By Yvonne Mutambwa
Cabinet received the Report on the Launch of the Youth Service in Zimbabwe Programme.
This was announced by Minister of Information and Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Hon.Jenfan Muswere during the post cabinet briefing this Tuesday.
The Launch of the Youth Service in Zimbabwe Programme will take place at Nhakiwa Vocational Training Centre in the Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe District of Mashonaland East Province on 24 May, 2024. Running under the theme, “Empower Youth: Secure the Future.”
“The event will be graced by His Excellency the President, Cde. Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa who will deliver the Keynote Address as well as launch the Youth Service in Zimbabwe Programme. The Youth Service in Zimbabwe Programme will help mold the young people into patriotic citizens and hence able leaders,” said Minister Muswere.
The programme should be embraced and supported by all Zimbabweans as it will inculcate values of Ubuntu/Unhu, patriotism and leadership to the country’s youthful population.
“Over thirty thousand (30 000) youths drawn from Mashonaland East Province and delegates from other provinces are expected to attend the
Launch. Youths from across the country will have an opportunity to interface with the President during the Launch and interact with
Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and private sector players who will be exhibiting,” added Minister Muswere.
The Youth Empowerment Forum, which will run on sidelines of the launch is being introduced to achieve the following set objectives:
“To provide a platform for the President of Zimbabwe to engage with the youth.
“To identify and unlock the socio-economic potential of youths through building the capacity of young people.
“To identify and unlock socio-economic opportunities for youths by engaging policy makers in key sectors of the economy to harness the youth dividend towards achievement of vision 2030.
“Finally to increase awareness, commitment and investment in youth development initiatives, programmes and projects.
The youths of Zimbabwe are urged to take advantage of these Government initiatives to better create employment.”
The Youth Empowerment Forum will be rolled out in all the country’s ten provinces.
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