A leading youth development organization creating positive change in youth, families, and communities, empowering the vulnerable and marginalized.
Zimbabwe
Joined September 2021
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Good vibes, real talk, and conversations that matter!
From fun role-plays to bold conversations, our youth brought the energy, the questions, and the perspectives!Some topics may be uncomfortable to discuss, but that’s exactly why safe, judgement-free spaces matter.
YDIT conducted 3 Storytelling sessions.The stories explored communication, consent, relationships,sexual health,pleasure, and breaking the silence around sexuality.These voices are helping challenge myths and create more open conversations around sexuality in communities.
20 youth & stakeholder representatives joined a YDIT FGD under Building Joyful Futures!Through role-plays & real-life scenarios,they explored consent,safety,relationships,pleasure, misinformation & SRHR- calling for honest spaces,reliable information & youth-friendly services.
The conversations continue!YDIT conducted its Period 2, 1-on-1 Interviews on PBSE.Through these interviews, we are creating space for young people to openly share their experiences, perspectives, barriers and ideas around sexual education, pleasure,consent,dignity and well-being
Empowering CSOs to mainstream PBSE in Zimbabwe!
YDIT brought CSOs together in Mutare under Building Joyful Futures! to explore practical tools,break barriers,and develop action plans for integrating pleasure-based SRHR into programming centering rights,dignity & joy.
Day 2 of YDIT’s PBSE ToT highlighted youth-led advocacy in SRHR.From roleplays using the Neo-Vatete/Neo-Sekuru model to redefining condoms & lubricants as tools of empowerment, young leaders are driving bold, stigma-free change—powered by digital platforms like Tune Me & U-Report
Youth Development Initiative Trust proudly hosted a ZYC Manicaland ceremony on Youth Association Compliance & Certificate Handover.7 youth associations were recognized for meeting registration & compliance standards, reinforcing accountability and growth in the sector.
Day 1 of YDIT’s PBSE Peer Educator Training under #BuildingJoyfulFutures sparked youth-led SRHR advocacy in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. Participants explored the foundations of Pleasure-Based Sexuality Education through fun, interactive learning. #PBSE #YDIT
Through activities like body mapping and the snowball exercise, young people reinforced that safer sex is pleasurable sex, rooted in self-love, dignity, and respect—guided by Rudo, Hunhu neHutano and Ubuntu values. #SRHRZimbabwe #UbuntuInAction
The session also strengthened facilitation skills and youth networks in Mutare, empowering peer educators to deliver culturally responsive PBSE and confidently navigate community resistance. #YouthLedAdvocacy #MutareYouth #PleasurePositive
Team Building day 1 commenced with an insightful educational session on PBS and SRHR.The training emphasized the foundational principles of pleasure in SRHR,highlighting its importance in fostering holistic, inclusive, and rights-centered approaches to Sexual health education
We were honored to attend the National Youth Day commemorations held in Marondera on 21 February 2026. The event brought together young leaders, community members, and national stakeholders to celebrate the vital role of youth in driving Zimbabwe’s development
#Amplify Change
Warmest wishes from the YDIT staff for a Merry Christmas filled with joy and a prosperous New Year ahead. May your holidays be bright and your dreams come true!
