Tonganyika Trust trains youths in Zimbabwe for sustainable livelihoods
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In Makoni South, Zimbabwe, Tonganyika Trust recently trained 276 out-of-school youths with practical skills to offer alternatives to negative influences and boost the local economy.
The Trust, founded by Tourism and Hospitality Industry Deputy Minister Tongai Mnangagwa, delivers vocational programs designed to address community needs and prevent youth substance misuse. These programs cover 13 disciplines, including hotel and catering, driving, early childhood education, and welding.
The initiative aims to help young people who cannot attend traditional colleges or universities gain immediately applicable expertise. Tonganyika Trust coordinator Saul Murangwa connected the training to Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, a national plan to achieve upper-middle-income status by empowering citizens to participate in the economy. Local legislator Albert Nyakuedzwa observed that the graduates are already starting businesses and creating employment opportunities within Makoni South.
Deputy Minister Mnangagwa further supported the effort by providing vehicles for a driving school, ensuring continued training opportunities for young people in the region. Nyakuedzwa encouraged the graduates to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the development of their community.
