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Team leader @WomenEmpow @sahwirasoko |Award Winning Male Gender Advocate|RegionalTechnicalExpert on YPS to Government of Burundi | Climate Change Expert

Zimbabwe
Joined December 2019
Last Friday, GGZ officially launched the Mwaka Climate Hub in Chikanga, Mutare, commissioned by Mayor Simon Chabuka under the @hivosrosa -supported #UrbanFutures Project. The Hub will equip young people with practical agro-skills, support green enterprise and advance climate resilience. “Our greatest resource in adapting to climate change is not found complex machinery but in the boundless creativity, energy, and bold determination of our young people.” — Mayor Chabuka @ManicaYouth @SimukaiChildPP #MwakaClimateHub #YouthInnovation
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The @CHR_HumanRights,@UPTuks, invites applications for a Capacity Building Workshop on Strategic Litigation and Advocacy for LGBTIQ+ human rights defenders in Africa. Dates: 2–4 November 2026 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Deadline: 31 August 2026 Apply using the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Are you a young person from East Africa ready to drive change in your community and deepen your impact? The iLEAD Fellowship is back for Cohort 13; offering a transformative leadership journey for university, college and TVET students, as well as community leaders passionate about advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Open to ALL young people aged 18–25 from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Ready to take the next step in your journey of becoming? This is your opportunity. Applications close on 31 August 2026. Apply via elfafrica.org/careers/ or scan the QR code on the poster.
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Rodney Mutombo retweeted
Zimbabwe’s youth face critical gaps in achieving their life and reproductive goals, a new survey reveals. Launched by the Government of Zimbabwe and the United Nations Population Fund to mark World Population Day 2026, the report calls for urgent support for young people under this year’s theme: "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future. Read more here: 👇🏿 zimbabwe.unfpa.org/en/news/u…
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🧰 Ready to integrate Gender-responsiveness into your #SRHR policy, community & service delivery work? 🔑 Get in touch. We can tailor the GNT4SRHR Model & Package to your intersectional needs, for more inclusive & safe impact!
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April Fool's Day, but here's something that's no joke: 🆘Every 10 minutes, a woman dies at the hands of her partner or family members. 🆘 < 40% of the women who experience violence seek help of any sort. Most of the time, their first point of contact is women's organizations embedded in their communities, most likely led by women survivors like them. Start April by joining us to stop #VAWG & support frontline women's orgs: bit.ly/giveuntf
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Rodney Mutombo retweeted
Climate change, HIV & SRHR are deeply connected, but too often treated in silos. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores how self-care can build resilience & drive integrated action for young people across Africa. 🗓️ 6 Nov 2025 | 14:00–15:30 CAT 💻us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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📍In 2024 a spark was ignited in Harare. We are thrilled to launch the CAADP Youth4Nutrition Rwanda Chapter, uniting the passion of our youth with the nation's visionary leadership. The future of food & nutrition in Rwanda is in capable, young hands #Youth4Nutrition #CAADP #ADFNS
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Delivering remarks on behalf of the continent's youth, Washington Mumbamarwo rejected the notion of youth as symbolic tokens, demanding instead to be recognized as trusted partners and “co-architects of Africa’s food systems transformation.” #Youth4Nutrition #ADFNS #CAADP
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From farm to fork,youth are leading the way🌱👩‍🍳 Our Youth Agripreneurs & Chefs just sat down with leaders to spark innovation and drive sustainable change in our agrifood systems. #Youth4Nutrition #ADFNS #CAADP
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Rodney Mutombo retweeted
Pregnant and parenting adolescents face higher risks of depression, anxiety, and social isolation. Join us for a webinar exploring their mental health needs in Sub-Saharan Africa, informed by research, lived experiences, and policy insights. 📅 Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM EAT (GMT+3) 🔗 buff.ly/aLMVlHo #SRHR #APHRCResearch @REPSSI @UKZN @sida @CwKabiru @JumaKenneth @MangwanaVJ @isabelmutuku1 @aiajayi @EmmanuelOtukpa @OpondoAchy @Chris_Maero @MohaDuba @dmdiarafa @amveyange @CKyobutungi
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📢📢 Meet Our Speaker: 16th #ADFNS and #CAADP PP Gerão Panda Nunes | Agrogebil Agribusiness Solutions 🤝 📍Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 📅 29 - 31 October 2025 #Youth4Nutrition #CAADP #ADFNS
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📢📢 Meet Our Speaker: 16th #ADFNS and #CAADP PP Dr. Baboloki Semele | Global Africa Nexus 🤝 📍Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 📅 29 - 31 October 2025 #Youth4Nutrition #CAADP #ADFNS
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📢📢BREAKING: The CAADP #Youth4Nutrition movement is expanding 📈 We're launching the Rwanda Chapter at the 16th #ADFNS & 21st #CAADP PP in Rwanda🇷🇼 From Harare to Kigali, youth are leading the charge for #FoodSecurity & nutrition! The journey continues. The movement grows 🤝
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🚀 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚀 1⃣2️⃣ Days to go until the 16th #ADFNS & 21st #CAADP PP in Kigali! This is where African youth shape the future of food & nutrition💪 📅 29 - 31 Oct 2025 📍 Kigali, Rwanda #Youth4Nutrition #ADFNS #CAADP @UNICEF
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Rodney Mutombo retweeted
📌We hosted a powerful #LearningandSharing platform with leaders from emerging WROs. We learnt from each other's journeys & strengthened our collective commitment to advancing women's rights. We are grateful for the courage, resilience, & dedication of these inspiring women!!
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Ellain Manyere from @FiaZimbabwe stressed that #FundOurFuture is a key demand: Banks & governments must stop financing fossil fuels & industrial agriculture; scale up public funding for just transitions towards renewable energy & agroecology that serve people & the planet.
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🚨 Big news! We’re launching a NEW project this September: “Localizing Arusha Declaration — A Youth Agenda for Climate Justice Policy” Youth at the center. Justice at the core. #ClimateJustice #YouthPower @MSTCDC @UNDPZimbabwe @womandlaorg @CANZIM11 @WomenInClimate_
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Rodney Mutombo retweeted
From the local to national platforms, the Maputo Protocol champions every woman’s right to lead & decide. We’re building a movement where young women shape democracy, drive human rights, and influence change at every level. #WomenLead #womeninleadership @IrlEmbPretoria
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