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From Extracting the Earth to Protecting It: Lucia Kasiyiwa’s Journey to Environmental Justice

From Extracting the Earth to Protecting It: Lucia…

For 13 years, Lucia Kasiyiwa, a young woman from Shamva, worked in artisanal mining, an extractive…

IYWD drives Digital Inclusion for young women and women in marginalised communities of Mashonaland Central in Zimbabwe

IYWD drives Digital Inclusion for young women and…

In Mashonaland Central, young women are increasingly using digital technologies to access information, share their stories,…

From the Women’s Business Bootcamp to establishing Urban Eats Restaurant in Masvingo, Zimbabwe

From the Women’s Business Bootcamp to establishing Urban…

The aroma of freshly prepared meals now drifts through the streets of Masvingo, drawing customers into…

Food value chains empower Shamiso Gotami to pay school fees for her children’s education

Food value chains empower Shamiso Gotami to pay…

The steady sound of a grinding mill in Guruve District is more than just the processing…

Shamiso’s Leadership Sparks Rights and Opportunities for Rural Women

Shamiso’s Leadership Sparks Rights and Opportunities for Rural…

In a world where leadership roles are still largely dominated by men, Shamiso Gotami has broken…

Local Government Learning and Exchange Lab 2025: A Movement for Gender-Responsive Governance.

Local Government Learning and Exchange Lab 2025: A…

Young women across Zimbabwe are leading transformative change in their communities, moving from passive observers to…

Young Women Take Action Against Human-Wildlife Conflict in Kariba

Young Women Take Action Against Human-Wildlife Conflict in…

Young women in Kariba are taking charge of their safety and leading community change. Following a…

Panashe Gains Confidence and Leadership Skills, Inspiring Change in Her Community

Panashe Gains Confidence and Leadership Skills, Inspiring Change…

In many communities across Zimbabwe, young women’s voices are often silenced by cultural norms, social expectations,…

Bindura Young Women Drive Inclusion to Strengthen Gender-Responsive Health Services

Bindura Young Women Drive Inclusion to Strengthen Gender-Responsive…

Young women in Bindura are transforming healthcare governance through bold advocacy and hands-on engagement with leaders.…

Bindura Municipality Makes Strides Towards Young Women’s Inclusion to Promote Gender Responsive Services

Bindura Municipality Makes Strides Towards Young Women’s Inclusion…

In a landmark celebration of gender-responsive leadership, Bindura Municipality was crowned the winner of the Institute…

Our Unions, Our Property, Our Rights: Why Zimbabwe’s New Marriage Law is a Game-Changer for Young Women

Our Unions, Our Property, Our Rights: Why Zimbabwe’s…

For generations, the story has been the same. A young woman builds a life, a home,…

A Seat at the Table Isn’t Enough. It’s Time to Dismantle the Table.

A Seat at the Table Isn’t Enough. It’s…

At IYWD, we believe in “thinking otherwise.” We believe in challenging the very foundations of power…

My Belly Was Growing, But So Was My Future: The Law That’s Keeping Pregnant Girls in School

My Belly Was Growing, But So Was My…

My name is not important. My story is. It’s the story of thousands of girls across…

Setting the record straight: The Patriot’s misplaced allegations…

31 March 2022 The Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD) notes with grave concern, a prejudicial…

International Women’s Day Statement

    As the Institute for Young Women’s Development we join the rest of the world in…