African Youth Network

Many young people's, learning is trapped within classroom walls, blocked by poverty, isolation, or lack of opportunity. Imagine how many dreams that NEVER saw the light of day because one child failed to attend school.  Zimbabwe-Where it began I founded I Reach Out My Hand Africa (IROMHA)  in 2009, thats over 14 years ago, and for all those years I have been its backbone, carrying it forward, funding it out of my own pocket and refusing to let the vision die. This work is never just a project for me; it was born from my own scars. As a child, I knew what it meant to sit at home because school fees was not paid. I knew the sting of being bright but blocked by poverty. I knew what it felt like to watch opportunities slip away simply because of circumstances beyond my control. That pain shaped me. It planted a fire in me to make sure that other children would not have to face the same struggles I did. The vision was always simple, yet powerful: Keep children in school by breaking...

For years I have been blogging about human rights, raising awareness, and sparking conversations. But today, I am taking a step further action. On 9 November 2018 I created a petition calling on the Zimbabwe government to implement the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into our national education system. The reality is alarming According to UNESCO, nearly 40% of youth globally cannot correctly define their basic rights. In Sub-Saharan Africa, less than 25% of secondary schools integrate human rights education into their curriculum. Studies show that young people who are denied human rights education are twice as likely to experience exploitation, abuse, and political manipulation as adults. This is not just a gap in knowledge, it is the deliberate breeding of a generation that is unaware, unprotected and vulnerable. A generation that will grow into adults unable to defend themselves against systemic injustices simply because they were never taught their rights. We cannot allow this...

Leaders are everywhere At all corners of the globe, in all types of organizations, doing all types of work.  Anyone who seeks to make the world a better place is a leader. Leaders are those who seek to make change. In politics, in business or society, leaders always find themselves at the heart of change. Leaders help people, organizations and societies navigate this change and help people find a better way to do things. One popular myth about leadership is that leaders are only the ones sitting at the top of an organization, but NO, a  CEO of a major company, the president of a nation or a champion leading social change. These are all leaders, but you don’t have to have a formal title or role to be a leader. Leaders are those people who are able to influence others towards reaching a goal, completing a mission or creating new ideas. Leaders are people who institute change, influence a situation or can bring creative problem solving to existing problems. In...

Every stage of life is tied to recognition by government institutions. This is not simply paperwork, it is the state confirming your human rights in practical terms. Right to Identity : Your birth is officially acknowledged with a birth certificate . Without it, a child may struggle to access school, healthcare, or social protection. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 6-7) and the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Section 35) both affirm this right to legal recognition. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013, Section 35 Right to Education : You are certified as educated through school certificates . Education is a fundamental right under Section 75 of the Constitution , and government ensures it is structured, recognized, and valued. Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013, Section 75 Right to Work and Enterprise : Running a business requires a certificate of incorporation . This is part of how the state regulates and supports economic...

A Day at Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital Nestled about 52 kilometers outside Masvingo,  Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital  carries with it a deep and layered history. First built in the 1920s by the Dutch Reformed Church as a leprosy center, it later became a tuberculosis sanatorium before being converted into a psychiatric hospital in 1969. For decades, it has stood as one of Zimbabwe’s key mental health institutions, serving patients from Masvingo and beyond. The hospital is a place where resilience and compassion meet every single day. On  20 December 2017 , I visited Ngomahuru under the banners of  I Reach Out My Hand Africa  and  Christian Citizen Initiative Worldwide . Our mission was simple yet meaningful: to deliver food supplies and to spend time learning how the institution functions. Walking Through the Gates Africans in 21st century As we arrived, I carried with me both excitement and humility. Bringing food supplies might seem like a small gesture,...

In Libya, human lives are being commodified. Migrants, particularly from sub-Saharan Africa, are subjected to inhumane treatment, including enslavement, torture, and death. These atrocities persist despite international condemnation and the existence of human rights frameworks designed to protect individuals from such abuses. The United Nations has documented a range of human rights violations in Libya, including arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. The International Criminal Court has also expressed concern over the situation, urging Libyan authorities to take immediate action to address these issues. The international community has a responsibility to intervene. The United Nations, African Union, and other global entities must exert pressure on the Libyan government to end these practices. Diplomatic measures and support for humanitarian efforts are essential to compel change. Individuals can also play a pivotal role. By signing petitions, raising awareness, and supportin...

There is one thing that can never  seperate us, We are Africans,regardless of your nation, tribe,religion,race or social class. Our mother Africa gave us one favour,to live as brothers and sisters: Africanization. It gives me a smile whenever i see young man and women doing something  for sustainability of Africa. The day each young African will know that s/he wasnt born in Africa by chance but Africa herself was born in him/her therefore I can bet that it will be the beginning of civilization,continental shift in all spheres of life,economically, socially and Politically. I have a sight,a dream for my Africa. A day when young men and women will move from Burkina Faso to Mali,Senegal,Chad to Egypt,down to Somaliland through homeland Kenya,down to the land of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere,Tanzania,Zimbabwe to Namibia down to the great land of the late father of the world His Excellency Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and demonstrate social justice,the philosophy of peace,love,un...

What is a Career ○The progress and actions taken by a person throughout a lifetime,especially those related to that person's occupations. -A career is often composed of the jobs held,titles earned and work accomplished over a long period of time,rather than just referring  to one position. -while employees  in some culture and economics stay with one job during their career,there is an increasing trend to employees changing jobs more frequently eg an individuals career work for several different firms and in several different areas of law over a lifetime. Lets use career in a sentence  Nowadays it is getting seemingly harder for the average person to obtain a job and start a career in that business. Notes to reflect on ○When you are young,you may know exakly what you want to do when you grow up,but as you grow you may not be sure,the older you get,the more you discover that choosing a career is a complex,multistep process. The way forward is discovering and lea...

IROMHA was established in December 2009 to improve health and wellbeing of vulnerable children and our local communities, through education and treatment.  IROMHA as an organization came up with solutions to support and provide care services to the less fortunate and vulnerable groups, who are the homeless and destitute, those that are living with HIV, the young and disabled, and also the elderly.  The organization was formed so as to attain resources to help others who are less fortunate in the society through no fault of their own. IROMHA believes every individual has an opportunity to attain their full potential.The organization is working on projects that will relieve the pressure of unemployment in Africa.  http://iromhafrica.weebly.com http://www.facebook.com/iromhafrica iromh2011@gmail.com