Community Solutions Zimbabwe

Community Solutions Zimbabwe (CSZ) started as an initiative in January 2017 before it was officially registered on the 21st of September 2020. CSZ is a youth-oriented organization that seeks to build the capacity and strategic positioning of young people to effectively participate in their communities’ socio-economic and political matters. CSZ envisions a democratic space where young people are empowered to lead Zimbabwe to sustainable peace, good governance and sustainable development where: (i), youth participation is real and meaningful for all at multiple levels, (ii), young people have the power to transform communities and as well conflict and, (iii), young people actively partner for community development and peace without fear or threat. CSZ’s main pillars of works are as follows: •Peace-building, conflict resolution and transformation - the programs are aimed at developing young people’s capacities to participate and lead conflict transformation processes and advocate for non-violence and a culture of peace in Zimbabwe. •Democracy, governance and human rights - the programs promote democratic development and practices through human rights with particular emphasis on strengthening the participation of young people in processes that enhances their rights. •Advocacy and lobbying - the programs are aimed at increasing young people’s influence in shaping policies and decisions around good governance, peace and security, as well as their responsiveness to youth concerns, needs and aspirations. Furthermore, the programs also seek to advocate for localization and domestication of international, continental and regional policies and instruments that speaks to youth development. •Promotion of access to information through a community radio- the programs are aimed at promoting critical, timely and relevant information to young people on key developmental issues to activate their agency in influencing community development.