Zimbabwe

From Early Marriage to Economic Freedom: Lisa’s Journey

June 3, 2025

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.”

Skills for Youth Resilience Programme

January 8, 2025

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.

Postcard from Nollaig in Zimbabwe

February 1, 2023

Nollaig Hulme is the SERVE Monitoring and Evaluations officer based in Zimbabwe. In the first postcard, Nollaig details first impressions while settling in.

Run-a-Muck for SERVE

January 4, 2023

Join Run-a-muck, a fun mud run Challenge in Kildare. Run-a-Muck this year to support SERVE and end poverty. This challenge represents the hardships of the communities we work with in our 7 partner countries.

SERVE Solidarity Buzz ’22

December 19, 2022

2022 SERVE Solidarity Buzz Annual…

Scholarships for Young People in Africa

November 11, 2022

Meet Marilia. Marília completed the cosmetology course at Young Africa Mozambique. She got a scholarship funded by SERVE and she opened her own hairdressing business. Donate to SERVE to help provide crucial scholarships to young people fighting poverty in Zimbabwe and Mozambique or buy a Solidarity Gift of Quality Access to Education.