
From Early Marriage to Economic Freedom: Lisa’s Journey
At just 20 years old, Lisa Hazel Munyuru is defying the odds in a community where early marriage often ends a girl’s dreams. Married and a mother by 16, Lisa once struggled with dependency and a lack of direction. But through life skills training with Young Africa, she discovered her rights, built her confidence, and launched her own salon business. Now financially independent and empowered, Lisa is not only contributing at home but aiming high — with dreams of becoming Zimbabwe’s leading hair extension supplier. Her message to other young mothers: “Use every opportunity to gain skills. It can change your life the way it changed mine.”

From Addiction to Ambition – Prince’s journey to a New Future
From addiction to ambition: In rural Zimbabwe, 23-year-old Prince Simbarashe Majacha is transforming his life through the Skills for Youth Resilience Programme. Once caught in addiction and despair, Prince is now building a future filled with hope, purpose, and opportunity—proving that with the right support, second chances can lead to powerful change.