Start-up Kits In Mt Darwin

Young people in Mt Darwin, Zimbabwe are turning skills into sustainable livelihoods. Through the Skills for Youth Resilience Programme, graduates received business start-up kits to help launch their own enterprises and build secure futures for themselves and their communities.

Outreach Programme Graduation, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

In December, SERVE and YA Zimbabwe marked the graduation of 137 participants from the SYRP Outreach Programme in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo.

Strengthening Child Safeguarding in Zambia

In December 2025, SERVE funded a three-day safeguarding training programme for teachers and school-based educators in Mazabuka, Zambia. Delivered by local safeguarding specialists Bosco Youth Reach Out, the training equipped educators with practical skills to recognise, respond to, and prevent harm, helping to create safer, more protective school environments for hundreds of children across SERVE’s partner schools.

Start-up Kits In Mt Darwin

Young people in Mt Darwin, Zimbabwe are turning skills into sustainable livelihoods. Through the Skills for Youth Resilience Programme, graduates received business start-up kits to help launch their own enterprises and build secure futures for themselves and their communities.
SERVE volunteers of 2023 programme on last training day in Scala

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Building Youth Businesses in Epworth & Chitungwiza

Through the Skills for Youth Resilience programme, SERVE and Young Africa Zimbabwe have established Youth Entrepreneurship Hubs in Epworth and Chitungwiza. These spaces provide young graduates with start-up kits, mentorship, and a platform to grow their businesses. One standout success is dressmaking graduate Blessing Muwango, who has built a thriving tailoring and embroidery enterprise, mentors students, and employs fellow graduates.

Cinderella’s resilience growth and Transformation

At 23, Cinderella Mazwi from Cowdray Park in Bulawayo is proving that Down syndrome is not a limitation. Once rejected and forced out of school, she is now thriving as a cosmetology trainee at Young Africa, building skills, confidence, and a dream of owning her own salon.

What I Thought vs What I Actually Learned About Development Work

“When I first arrived, I thought development work was about building, teaching, and filling visible gaps. But what I learned is that true impact comes from listening, partnering, and walking alongside communities. The most meaningful changes aren’t always visible — they’re found in relationships, confidence, and shared progress.”

SERVE Secures Irish Aid Support for Think Global Act Local 2025

SERVE is thrilled to announce renewed Irish Aid funding for Think Global Act Local (TGAL) 2025. This empowering education initiative will engage youth and communities across Ireland through workshops, online sessions, and virtual exchanges, promoting local action on global justice issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequality.

Why I Felt out of Place at Home

After two life-changing volunteer placements with the Badjao community in Cebu, Nicola shares a raw and honest look at reverse culture shock—the unexpected struggle of returning home changed. This reflection explores identity, silence, and finding meaning after service. A must-read for anyone navigating life after volunteering abroad.