CIYDA is partnering with the Zimbabwe Youth Council and Ministry of Youth Development to hold the first Zimbabwe Youth Development Festival (ZYDFest) in December 2009. The festival aims to bring Zimbabwean youths together to interact with private and public organizations through workshops and information booths on topics like business startups, mentorship, and volunteering. It will also feature live cultural performances and prize drawings. Additionally, the festival seeks to highlight opportunities in Zimbabwe and how youth can explore them. CIYDA is also featuring the Joshua Foundation, a volunteer organization focused on empowering youths and the vulnerable through skills training.

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Harare, Zw, Sept 02, 2009 - atmosphere, the ZYDFest start-up, mentorship, volun-
CIYDA in partnership with the looks to have organisations of teering e.t.c.
Zimbabwe Youth Council and CIYDA’s caliber setting up
INSIDE THIS Ministry of Youth Develop- booths for workshops, offering Corporate and other guest
ISSUE: ment, Indigenisation and Em- information in various aspects of organisations would be looking
ZYDFest 20009 1 powerment mulling youth its service areas such as business to give your advice on various
“Your Stepping development festival. developmental aspects of their
Stone to Suc- lives most of whom are going
cess…” In it’s continued effort to get into the labour market or
youths together and interacting higher education be it at home
with both private and public or abroad. The aim is to also
ZYC Restructuring 1 sector, CIYDA has moved to highlight opportunities at home
to be Finalised hold an annual Zimbabwe Youth and how they can be best ex-
Soon Development Festival in part- plored.
nership with the Zimbabwe
Youth Council (ZYC) and sup- “Your stepping stone to The festival will be capped by
ported by the Ministry of Youth success…” FREE live cultural perform-
Executive Direc- 2 Development, Indigenisation and ances in music, dance, presen-
tor’s Comments Empowerment, aptly named tations both academic and
‘ZYDFest’, with the first com- professional from prominent
ing as soon as December 2009 guests, free PRIZE draws for
in Harare. attendees...PLUS MUCH MORE!
Joshua Foundation: 2
Featured Zim- So Watch This Space….Get
babwe Volunteer
In an open air style and festival Involved: zydfest@ciyda.org
Organisation
UNDP Unveils 2 Zimbabwe Youth Council Restructuring To be Finalised
US$548,000 For
Youth Programmes
In Zimbabwe
Harare, ZW, September 02, The restructuring of the ZYC ronments.
2009—The restructuring of will undoubtedly go a long way
the Zimbabwe Youth Council For more information visit the
in harnessing the combined
(ZYC) is nearing an end [after ZYC website:
efforts of all independent youth www.zyc.org.zw
Benefits of Youths 3 a long consultative period]. development organisations
Being On line: A Said Mr Sibanengi Mahobele, working towards sustainable
Look into Research the Acting Director of the youth advocacy in Zimbabwe.
by the MacArthur ZYC.
Foundation
In terms of the economic, social
CIYDA Partners 3 In line with the Zimbabwe and political environment, the
Ruvimbo Katiyo in Youth Council Act and it’s con- ZYC restructuring will undou-
Beauty Pageant tinued efforts in pursuing youth btedly go a long way in reflec-
empowerment and participation, ting changes within these envi- In persuit of youth empowerement
the ZYC has sought to finalise & participation
its restructuring.

2. PAGE 2
Director’s Comment
Lugano, Switzerland, try. Your support in any form, annual Zimbabwe Youth
through suggestions or physically Achievement Awards can born
September 02, 2009 -
getting involved will undoubtedly to bring to recognise Zimbab-
My favorite quote from this go a long way in guaranteeing we wean youths working in various
month is by the great Statesman, reach our goals. capacities to enhance Zimbabwe
Nelson Mandela, “It always from an economic, social and
seems impossible until it’s political perspective amongst
done...”. Despite the odds seem-
With regards to the ZYD-
other things.
ingly stacked against us in our Fest , I am confident that with
endeavours, not only to be a such an initiative being suc-
Thank you again for your sup-
leading advocate organisation in cessful it can only open up
port!
youth development initiatives but doors for more opportunities
one that actually delivers. I am and closer integration be-
F. A. Mapondera glad to note that all signs are tween the Zimbabwean youths
(Executive Director, positive for CIYDA as an organi- and the country’s influentials. F. A. Mapondera
CIYDA) sation thanks to it’s continued
dialogue with other interested f.mapondera@ciyda.org
It is my personal endeavour to
parties at home and in Diaspora www.maponderaciyda.blogspot.com
see to it that out of this event an
not to mention the Youth Minis-
Featured Volunteer Organisation: Joshua Foundation
“There can be Contributed By Munyaradzi Takawira, Head of Volunteering, CIYDA
no keener Harare, ZW, September 02, The Joshua Foundation. Cultural Integration initiative,
revelation of a 2009—Following the pub- Founded in 2007 and based at JFZ proposes to use the Arts &
lishing of his article entitled the Trinity Methodist Church Sports to carry out part of its
society's soul
‘Will your life count’ Mun- in Harare, the Joshua Founda- programme in an effort to
than the way in yaradzi has sought to ex- tion has most of it’s values make youths get a better un-
which it treats pand that by highlighting based fundamentally on Bibli- derstanding of the aspects that
the work of the Joshua cal principles. will be educating them.
its children...” Foundation (JFZ) of which The focus of the JFZ is to Full programme outline here:
he is also an associate of. bring transformational skills www.ciyda.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/joshua_foundation.pdf
Nelson Mandela to young people, orphans and
With the prospect of a future the vulnerable amongst those .
(1918—) partnership with CIYDA ^
through its volunteering de- Similarly to CIYDA’s Social &
partment, CIYDA is featuring
UNDP Unveils US$548K For Youth Programmes
Harare, ZW, September 02, stage with the Ministry of Youth and ticipation and voice in key deci-
2009—The United ZYC on ZYDFest 2009. In echoing sion making process...promote
Nations Development CIYDA’s Executive Director’s words in social cohesion and cross cultural
Programme (UNDP) his Blog commentary on youth idleness communication...”. All of which
has unveiled over half being a social time bomb: are aspects CIYDA positively
a million US$ in an www.maponderaciyda.blogspot.com/2009/08/idle-minds-social-time-bomb.html advocates for through it’s infor-
effort to support mative service areas.
www.mydgec.gov.zw quotes the UNDP
youth participation in CIYDA is confident that in light
country representative Dr. Zacharius
the creation of an of Dr. Zacharius’s words that the
who said, “particular support will be
enabling environment government will continue to
provided in enhancing the national youth
for sustainable development. engage relevant parties in such
leadership capacity and qual-
The UNDP funds come at a time ity...increasing the young people’s par- endeavours. Read more at:
when CIYDA is at a consultative www.mydgec.gov.zw
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CIYDA: Explore Your Interests & Expertise
September 02, 2009—In the last individuals CIYDA through its di-
issue of the CIYDA Gazette, we rector has engaged an upcoming
invited young and enthusiastic Zim- Zimbabwean jazz artist based in
babwean youths interested in mak-
France. Chengetai is a package of
ing a positive difference. Working
beauty and brains, a versatile
with CIYDA in developing the core singer, songwriter and model born &
of the Zimbabwean youths not only raised in Zimbabwe.
opens up your knowledge to others
but imparts you with some of the
Getting in touch from her just ended
relevant key skills in your personal
CIYDA’s Four Pillars: development.
tour in Serbia, Chengetai reiterated
how she would welcome the oppor-
tunity to perform for CIYDA during
*Business Start-Up Far from being an experts job, working its fundraising events in an effort to
with CIYDA needs only passion and a reach out to many.
*Social & Cultural Integration willingness to give and learn at the same
Visit Chengetai’s website here:
*Socio-economic Mentorship time. Don’t let your talent go to waste,
help somebody, work with CIYDA. www.chengetai.com
*Volunteering Or contact us as at: jobs@ciyda.org
In continued to reach out to such
CIYDA: Benefits of Youths Being Online Today “It always seems
impossible until
it’s done...”
How Youths Can Pick Up Social & Technical Skills Needed In Becoming Competent Citizens In This Digital Age
Nelson Mandela
September 02, 2009—Results ***There is a generation gap in how only abroad but in Zimbabwe CIYDA (1918—)
from an extensive study on youth and adults view the value of will continue to set up discussion
young people and their use of online activity. platforms on prominent social net-
working sites to share ideas as well as
digital media show why CIYDA
***Young people are motivated to offering interactive and informative
since its establishment has
learn from their peers online. services through its website.
sought to highlight the impor-
CIYDA will also continue working to
tance of new media in engaging
***Young people respect each remedy the issue of generation gap in
young people as part of a gen-
other’s authority online and are getting those in authority to come on
eral development process. board and work with us in making
more motivated to learn from each
other than from adults. sure the benefits are fully realised in
Some of the key findings from the Zimbabwe. Read FULL article HERE:
In an effort to encourage Zimbabwean
study showed: - www.ciyda.org/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/youths_benefits_online.pdf
youths active participation online not
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4. What is CIYDA
Contemporary Indigenous Youth Development Africa (CIYDA) is
an non-profit organisation founded in 2008 and is based in Harare,
Zimbabwe. CIYDA is working to develop and empower the youths
Contemporary Indigenous
of Zimbabwe for the benefits of Zimbabwe and Africa as a conti-
Youth Development Africa
nent through the use of new media, information technology and
networking amongst other things. Through these drivers, CIYDA
6 Crawford Road, Graniteside, P.O. Box
6966, Harare, ZW aims to harness ideas and pusure developmental projects, while at
the same time facilitate an information hub and service provision in
info@ciyda.org the areas of Business Start-up, Social & Cultural Integration, Socio-
www.ciyda.org economic Mentoring and Volunteering. CIYDA currently has a
network connection of over 500 Zimbabwean youths in many coun-
“Making today’s youths, tomorrow’s
tries amongst them, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,
leaders...”
United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia and Canada.
CIYDA Team: -
Fungai Alexander Mapondera For more information on CIYDA and its work please
Shingirayi J. Chimbodza contact the Executive Secretary: -
Brian Mamvura
Tapiwa Katiyo Shingirayi Jeremiah Chimbodza
Tino Jean Kasi
sjchimbodza@ciyda.org
Munyaradzi Takawira
CIYDA Partnering With African Beauty
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CIYDA is proud to announce its partnership with Miss Ruvimbo Katiyo a young and
ambitious USA based scholar of Chemistry competing in the Miss Africa USA 2010
Beauty Pageant to be held in November 2009. Not only has Miss Katiyo had the ability to
showcase Zimbabwean beauty and talent, but it's her innovative charitable initiatives in
youth advocacy and development that have established this long term partnership with
CIYDA.
Miss Katiyo is working with CIYDA in furthering her aspirations in developing her chari-
table projects with CIYDA in the areas of economically empowering young rural folks in
Zimbabwe in realising their various talents namely in the areas of agriculture, carpentry, GB£27.59
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sewing to name a few. Miss Katiyo is also looking to establish a girl child sponsorship
project that pays education fees and upkeep initially for a single ambitious and talented
young girl in Zimbabwe and looking to expand after the undoubted success of that. To
VOTE and see more of Miss Katiyo’s initiatives via Slide Share as
well as join her Facebook group visit: www.ciyda.org/ruvimbokatiyo.html