From Sleeping in Cars to Building a Career: Bright’s Journey

Once without a home and living at a garage in Mount Darwin, 21-year-old Bright Dhamu found hope through vocational training with Young Africa, supported by SERVE and Irish Aid. Now employed, independent, and helping his family, Bright is living proof that access to skills can turn hardship into opportunity.

Tadiwanashe’s Journey: Financially Independent

At just 23, Tadiwanashe Mahuda has gone from feeling directionless to becoming a confident, financially independent young mother. Through hairdressing, entrepreneurship, and life skills training with Young Africa—supported by SERVE and Irish Aid—she’s now running her own business and dreaming of one day creating jobs for others.

Edwell’s Journey of Transformation

In Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe, Edwell Masarakura turned his life around through vocational training with Young Africa, supported by SERVE and Irish Aid. Once facing unemployment and uncertainty, he’s now a skilled carpenter, entrepreneur, and proud provider—proof of the power of skills to transform lives.

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.

SERVE’s Feeding Programme in Mazabuka, Zambia

After an incredible journey with SERVE since 2009, I reflect on my growth, the impact of ethical storytelling, and the inspiring connections I’ve made. As I bid farewell, I look forward to a new chapter pursuing a PhD in Media & Communications at MTU.

Empower Youth with SERVE’s Skills for Youth Resilience Programme

Empower over 12,250 youth in Zimbabwe and Mozambique with SERVE's flagship initiative, the Skills for Youth Resilience Programme (SYRP) 2024–2029. SYRP provides critical vocational training, life skills education, and post-graduation support to the most marginalised youth, including young women, rural communities, and people with disabilities. Through a focus on sustainability and resilience, the programme equips young people with practical skills in agriculture, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship, helping them build dignified livelihoods and brighter futures. Donate today to help transform lives and create lasting impact.