The SERVE Volunteer Programme in Action: Philippines

A look at the SERVE Volunteer Programme in the Philippines, where volunteers, local partners and community members come together through practical work, shared activities and reflection.

Inês’s Own Salon

After receiving a SERVE-supported scholarship to study Cosmetology and Beauty Culture at Young Africa, Inês opened her own salon and began building a business on her own terms.

A Future Stitched on Her Own Terms | Generosa’s Story

After receiving a SERVE scholarship to study Cutting and Sewing with Young Africa Mozambique, Generosa transformed a new skill into a growing business that supports her family and is helping shape a more secure future.

SERVE Volunteer Group Begins Philippines Programme

SERVE’s Philippines Volunteer Programme is now underway, with volunteers beginning their journey alongside partners and local communities through education, workshops, practical projects and shared learning.

Learning, Serving and Reflecting in Mazabuka

A reflection on SERVE’s Immersion trip to Mazabuka, Zambia, where volunteers and CBC students worked across three schools, contributing to practical projects while learning about community, commitment and meaningful service.

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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