Empowering communities through skills, diplomacy, and entrepreneurial collaboration
🧭 Purpose
To catalyze sustainable development in Zimbabwe by merging civic leadership, enterprise training, and cultural diplomacy into a scalable, community-first model aligned with NDS1, Vision 2030, and SDG 8 & 16.
🛠️ Core Pillars
| Pillar | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Vocational Empowerment | Skills training in healthcare, skincare, beauty therapy, and entrepreneurship for youth and women. |
| 2. Civic Engagement | Forums, simulations, and policy workshops that amplify civic voice and democratic participation. |
| 3. Cultural Diplomacy | Events like Bulawayo Speaks that blend arts, dialogue, and identity politics to bridge communities. |
| 4. Enterprise Consortiums | Platforms like Eco-Synergy that bring together creators, producers, and SMEs under SAZ-compliant, co-branded networks. |
🔗 Strategic Alignment
- National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1): Private sector-driven growth, human capital development, and youth inclusion
- Zimbabwe Constitution: Enshrines participation, empowerment, and access to economic opportunities
- SDGs:
- SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
🌐 Current Anchors
- Ocean Bird Foundation: Civic training & anti-drug advocacy
- Eco-Synergy: Consortium for compliant production, skills exchange, and market linkage
- Best Diplomats (CR – Zimbabwe): International leadership channel fostering youth diplomacy
🚀 Call to Action
We seek partnerships with:
- Government ministries & policy think tanks
- Development funders & CSR partners
- Multilateral organizations & educational institutions
Let’s co-create scalable, Afrocentric solutions that place enterprise at the heart of civic transformation.