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...

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...