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Young Africa Chitungwiza celebrates 25 years of empowering Zimbabwean youth
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
Young Africa Chitungwiza Skills Centre, the organization's first training facility, recently celebrated 25 years of operation. Co-founders Dorien Beurskens and Raj A. Joseph reflected on the center's journey, which began in 1998 with a modest $1,500 and has since equipped over 50,000 young Zimbabweans with skills for dignified lives. The Chitungwiza facility, established in 2001, served as a blueprint for the organization's expansion into 10 countries. Beurskens, CEO and Co-Founder, noted that approximately 70% of graduates are now economically active, earning an average of four times more after graduation. The center offers 22 courses across 18 departments, from motor mechanics to tailoring, aiming to leave no one behind. Country Director for Young Africa Zimbabwe, Susan Madodo, highlighted the campus's holistic infrastructure, including hostel facilities for 48 young women from remote areas and an on-site daycare for young mothers. The center's innovative franchise business model integrates local entrepreneurs into campus workshops, providing students with real-world learning experiences. Blessing Katerere, a success story, used her training in cutting and designing to become a flourishing entrepreneur. Looking ahead, the center is focusing on sustainability, led by Greening Expert Wadzanai Diana Manyame. Students constructed a 20-cubic-meter biogas digester that converts organic waste into cooking gas, reducing the center's carbon footprint and building green skills. Young
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