African Youth Network

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...

I have spent time speaking with young people, sitting in classrooms, and listening carefully. What shocked me most in my recent research is this: the majority of our young people in Zimbabwe do not actually know what human rights are. Ask them to name even three rights they are entitled to under the Constitution, and silence follows. It is not their fault. It is ours, as a system, as adults, and as leaders. Human rights by omission This is not an accident. Human rights education has been quietly excluded from our school curriculum. Yes, learners are exposed to subjects like Heritage Studies or Civic Education, but nowhere is there a clear, practical, and sustained teaching of human rights as guaranteed under the Constitution of Zimbabwe or international conventions. It is as if we are raising a generation to know history, mathematics and agriculture but not the very rights that safeguard their dignity and future. When a child does not know their rights, they do not know when those righ...

Success is not an accident. It is built on hard work, perseverance, learning, sacrifice, and, most importantly, a love for what you are doing. I never lost belief in myself, although I was often afraid of failure. What keeps me going is clarity about what I want to achieve and the principles I live by. One of the most important principles I have learned is simple. If you keep moving and never give up, you will reach where you want to be. This applies not just to personal success, but to the protection and promotion of human rights. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to building a society where all citizens are recognized, respected, and empowered. In Zimbabwe, rights are tied to everyday life. Your birth is confirmed through a birth certificate. Your education is confirmed through school certificates. Your business is confirmed through certificates of incorporation. Your vote is confirmed through the electoral process. Ignorance of these rights can limit a person’s potentia...

After a video footage surfaced of slave auctions outside Tripoli,it sent chills and shock waves across the world. Many civic Groups in Africa including AJAP and IROMHA expressed their shock and immediate call to the affected countries and those with citizens bringing this terrying inhuman act,to vehemently constigate this action and put in place emergency measures which are strict and respect human life. How can a person be sold like an animal on an open market and we stand and watch,this is shocking to be seen in this civilised century. Our brothers and sisters are in bondage and need us to send a voice and action to help them out. I personally believe in solving issues in a peaceful manner and apprehending those responsible and implementing effective solutions with governing bodies to educate the people on the destruction that such acts bring to Africa. What has happened my dear brother to treat another like a useless commodity. What is going on in our hearts to have no lo...

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

Takudzwa Nicholas Muzanenhamo is the Founder & CEO of Genesis Incoperated. He did his O-Level by Churchill Boys High & his A-Level by Umaa Institutes in Marondera. After high school he spent 4 years in South Africa during his period of study where he graduated with a degree "Bachelor of Commerce Information & Technology". He worked for one of the biggest Law firms in South africa "MSNA LAW CHAMBERS" as a Desktop Support Technician and this was on his school breaks. After graduating he did his Internship with Infinity Technology as a Web Developer. Takudzwa had an idea to start his own company "Muzah Technologies" that later changed to Genesis Incoperated. Genesis Incoperated is an IT company that specialise in the following -DESKTOP SUPPORT -WEB DEVELOPING -PROGRAMING -IT AUDITING -IT CONSULTING & ADVISORY -SERVER SUPPORT -GRAPHIC DESIGN and everything that comes with each category Genesis Incoperated is expected to be one of th...

Africa is rich with young talents; Victor Ngozwana 23 years of age is an upcoming writer and business man. Victor is a published photographic model and actor making appearances only.  A fun person who enjoys the company of people with the same mind set as his. All the way from UMzimkhulu KZN, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in media and while at it he took the liberty to study journalism. He has taken his studies further as now Victor is currently studying human resources which will equip him to be successful in the business sector. Acting sure does run in this young man’s blood as he is now working on making appearances on scandal. Multi-talented individual who is also into fashion and modelling, having done a photo shoot for Webbers men's clothing wear, he is stopping at nothing. His busy schedule is no obstacle as he takes his hand into film writing. A short film named “The will” that he is working on will find its way to the big screens and ...

Liberty Kudakwashe Chakavarika is a budding entrepreneur aged 22 born in the city of Harare and raised in Bulawayo Zimbabwe. This upcoming flame has particular interest in fashion designing. Something that came about when he was in the 5th grade after he stumbled upon a show on television by Valentino where the designer was showcasing his dresses on the runway in Milan . After this experience he never looked  back and saw light that led him to establish a street wear brand. As the co-founder of urban kings clothing supply which is a street wear brand that has an assortment of products ranging from caps to t-shirts and backpacks,this individual has been working around the clock to make it work. Liberty says "starting this has never been really easy, i have failed many times that i grew to accept it as part of the growth process,the need to start my own company was born from my strong need to eradicate the dependency syndrome that has trickled down its way into most yo...

Raymond is a young man aged 29 and he is currently based in Qatar. This young man is from the sunshine city Harare,Zimbabwe. An avid entrepreneur who has a keen interest in developing the nation of Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole. Raymond has his heart set at helping the less fortunate through his charity organizing in Zimbabwe called Acts of Random Kindness Foundation ( ARK) which is an organization that looks to develop all underprivileged children,youth and adults in any form of art. As the name states Acts of Random Kindness it means ARK is an organization that helps in any form of charity work and not limited to one act. Everything that any human being does is a form of art and his organisation aims to develop it in a good way to enable everyone to be sustainable in life. As an Entrepreneur he is the co-founder and International Regional Relations Director for a renewable Energy registered company called Narsol energy in Zimbabwe. Narsol is a Green company which mai...

Many people out there have dreams and some never get to bring their dreams to life for many reasons,it is plausible when one makes it work like what this lady has done and is doing for vulnerable children. Tariro is a lady with a passion for children in need and is the founding director of Put A Smile On A Child. Pasoc was established when Tariro saw the children in her community who were in need and who were prone to a negative future due to their socio-economic backgrounds. Her strong belief that every child is able to be who they want to be was the determining factor that brought the establishment of her idea. She has a vision of supporting underprivileged children so that they are given the opportunities to be somebody amongst others in future. In August 2014 she began using social media to fund-raise for children she identified as needing support in various communities. Pasoc became a registered Trust in January 2016. Tariro works close with her Trust and she treats it...

Michy Okafor popularly known as Michy has been found to be an innovative fashion personality and entrepreneur to grace the Nigeria Fashion & Pageant industry. He has been able to set an unparalleled benchmark for other fashion brands in Nigeria,a role model for several fashion entrepreneurs who have been able to associate with him. Michy Okafor is indeed a creative thinker when it comes to fashion business in Nigeria and international. Michy is what i call The King of Fashion,for he has exquisite taste i can tell you categorically that Michy is relentlessly working out things to make a lasting impact in the Nigerian fashion industry. I know you will like to know what Michy Okafor is popularly known for in Nigeria. Lets go there. Michy Okafor is known for the production of four major pageants and award in Nigeria. These includes * Mr Fashion Nigeria Pageant * Miss Fashion Nigeria Pageant * Most Beautiful Teen in Nigeria * Mr Teen Nigeria * Nigeria Icons Fashion Award ...

Today, 26 July 2017, I am officially announcing a decision that will shape my life and, I hope, inspire many others: I am dedicating myself to being a full-time human rights advocate and educator.  Today marks a new chapter. From this moment onward, every action I take, every project I undertake, and every initiative I lead will be guided by one mission: to ensure that human rights are known, understood, and respected by everyone, especially young people. Human rights are not abstract. They are the principles that protect our freedom, dignity and opportunities. They are what allow you to go to school safely, speak your mind, pursue your dreams and participate fully in society. Yet, many young people still do not know these rights exist or how to claim them. That is why I am stepping forward. And here is the exciting part: You can be part of this journey. You, yes you, have the power to become a human rights advocate in your own community. You do not need a title, a degree, or a pl...

African Youth Business Panel AYBP is for advocacy and development and is part of youth serving initiatives. Founded by a Patriotic Young African Entrepreneur  Tyrone Havnar  from Zimbabwe in 2016, AYBP is an online platform working for the engagement and empowerment of young people who wish to serve and make Africa a great place for all. This is a place where we will be sharing success stories of Africans around the globe, affairs affecting our communities/countries. A place where established and upcoming entrepreneurs in any field can find exposure through sharing profiles across AYBP media platforms and in turn inspiring many more to go out there and reach for the stars. AYBP is a universal platform where all are welcolme to utilise the network. One way to get meaning in your life is to devote yourself to serving others, devote yourself to your community, and devote yourself to creating something that gives purpose and meaning in someones life and yours....