These young men support their families through acrobatics, carrying their portable pole throughout the communities.  Staying healthy is essential so they can continue to make a living.

Developing youth leadership was a goal of the Grant training.  More than 600 young men and women were trained in leadership skills.  They operated 24 Youth Corners, sites provided by the City of Harare to use as a meeting place.  The Grant supplied computers and printers to each Corner.  The youth were able to generate income through recording music and by selling computer services at the Corner..

 
The young participants learned about the transmission of AIDS and became advocates of avoiding risky behavior  among their peers. 

Seeing the accomplishments of the Women's Self Help Groups, leaders of one of the Corners modified the training material to include economic training as well.  They taught this revised material to 100 Youth Corner participants.  Learning how to generate income since many of the youths were supporting their families.

Energized by their successes, these same participants organized two Youth Sports Days as Rotary events, delivering the messages of respect for one’s body and for the environment. 

Budiriro Sports Event Banner. Over 1,100 kids participated in this event and a similar one in Mufakose.

Youth Leadership and Aids Awareness 

Youth Corner participants volunteer as peer counselors, sharing materials on AIDS awareness and prevention.

Silas Makalichi and Garikai Makore are the  Youth Corner Leaders who developed the modified training economic and computer material and organized the Sports Events.  

​Youth Corner Leaders are happy to talk about how the program has impacted them.  They have weekly meetings to share ideas and help each other.