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Tariro Youth Development Foundation

This Is Us

We trace our roots to 2015, when we were established as Tariro Youth Development Trust (TYDT), formerly registered as a Trust on December 8, 2015 (MA0001519/2015). On March 20, 2025, we transitioned into a Private Voluntary Organization (PVO 06/25) with a slight name change to Tariro Youth Development Foundation (TYDF), while our mandate remains the same. We are a youth-led organization that cultivates healthy, resilient, and active young leaders who drive sustainable development. We ignite this through a focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Sustainable Economic Opportunity, and Youth Agency. In times of crisis – be it health, economic, or environmental – TYDF stand with youth, helping them to safeguard their rights, restore livelihoods, and reclaim agency. We strengthen their capacity to anticipate, absorb, and recover from shocks, empowering them to lead recovery and rebuild resilient communities. We fuse technology and innovation into every aspect of our work to accelerate impact and drive bold, youth-led solutions.

Vision

A generation of healthy, resilient, and active youth driving a sustainable future.

Mission

Nurture future-ready young leaders through integrated action on SRHR, sustainable economic opportunity, youth agency, and crisis resilience.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Values

Youth Centered

Young people are at the heart of everything we do.

Accountability

We are open and effectively use resources.

Equity

We deliver our work within principles of gender transformative action.

Collaboration

We colaborate to achieve shared goals and create collective impact.

Inclusion

In our work spaces everyone must feel valued and respected.

Innovation

We take smart risks, pioneer and experiment novel solutions.

Where We Work

We proudly stand alongside Zimbabwe’s youth, empowering them to lead their own development. TYDF was born in Zaka district in 2015, where we have a strong presence, and we’ve extended our reach to Masvingo and Chiredzi districts through collaboration. As we embark on the next five years of our strategic plan, our mission is to expand nationwide, creating lasting impact for youth across the country.

Our Strategy

We empower youth to break barriers and lead the charge towards a brighter future. Our strategic plan for 2024-2029 lays out an exciting roadmap for the next five years, focusing on Youth health and wellbeing, Creative economy and entrepreneurship, Youth agency and leadership and Emergency action and protection. Together, we are shaping resilient and thriving young leaders who will transform their communities. Explore our Strategic Guide to see how we're making this vision a reality and join us on this impactful journey
Our People

Meet The Founder & Executive Director

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Board of Trustees

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Our People

Our Team

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is our top priority, driving everything we do to protect the safety, dignity, and well-being of everyone we serve. We’re passionate about creating a secure and empowering environment, with strong policies in place to prevent any form of abuse, harm, or exploitation. Our dedicated team is equipped and ready to act quickly, ensuring that any safeguarding concerns are handled with care and urgency. We champion a culture of trust, respect, and accountability where everyone feels safe and valued. With us, you can thrive confidently, knowing we’re committed to your protection every step of the way.

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