At Youth Empowerment and Economic Development Organization (YEED), we believe that inclusivity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to empowering Zimbabwe’s most vulnerable young people are the pillars of everything we do. We are a nonprofit youth-led humanitarian organisation operating in Zimbabwe, dedicated to empowering young people from less privileged, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to build better lives and contribute meaningfully to Zimbabwe’s sustainable development.
Headquartered at 23 Kingsmead Road, Borrowdale, Harare, YEED operates in compliance with the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Act [Chapter 17:05] and relevant national youth policies. We are driven by a deep belief that every young person, regardless of their background or circumstances, deserves an opportunity to thrive, contribute, and build a better future for themselves, their communities, and their nation.
Youth Empowerment and Economic Development Organization (YEED) was founded by young people of different professional backgrounds who studied abroad and spent more than 10 years working voluntarily in humanitarian work. With different unique skills and experiences, together we make a goal driven team which is determined to achieve an empowered youth generation for an economically advanced economy.
Since our establishment, we have built a growing reputation as a trusted and impactful organisation dedicated to youth empowerment and community development across Zimbabwe. Through our core programmes and community development projects, we are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of young people and communities across Zimbabwe.
An inclusive Zimbabwe where young people are economically empowered, skilled, and actively contributing to Sustainable National Development.
To empower vulnerable and disadvantaged youth with skills, opportunities, and resources that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and economic resilience.
We believe that children and young people should be given meaningful opportunities to contribute to decisions that affect their lives, communities, and future.
We promote openness, honesty, and accountability in all our programmes, partnerships, and activities.
We value diversity and ensure that all young people, regardless of background, gender, disability, religion, or social status, are included and represented in everything we do.
We are committed to equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
We encourage young people to understand their rights, responsibilities, and role in community development and nation building.
YEED is proudly committed to serving the most vulnerable and marginalized members of Zimbabwe’s communities. Our target population includes:
We operate in rural and peri-urban districts across Zimbabwe, with emphasis on communities affected by unemployment and limited access to economic opportunities.
YEED is governed by an Executive Committee responsible for strategic oversight and compliance. The organisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, financial management, and accountability across all its operations. Our organisational capacity includes:
YEED welcomes any genuine, friendly, and constructive partnership both locally and globally that is meaningful and aims to integrate skills, ideas, and perspectives into designing and implementing programmes and community initiatives that benefit youth and people in need. We focus on shared goals, mutual respect, and building youth capacity for the betterment of our nation and humanity as a whole.
We work collaboratively with:
YEED’s programmes and projects are closely aligned with Zimbabwe’s national development priorities and global sustainable development frameworks, including:
Through this alignment, we ensure that our work contributes meaningfully to Zimbabwe’s national development agenda and the global pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world.
Would you like to learn more about YEED, support our programmes, or explore a partnership? Our team is ready to answer your questions and explore ways we can work together to empower Zimbabwe’s youth and transform lives across our communities. Get in touch with us today.