Anthony Muzondo
HARARE – 4-H Zimbabwe Foundation has been recognized for its work in Enhancing Meaningful Youth Participation in National Development, Peace Building and Political Processes in Zimbabwe selected from a pool of 424 submissions from 109 countries.
The projects were chosen for their potential for replication and their demonstrated impact in advancing the rule of law by World Just Project (WJP) through its World Justice Challenge.
4-H Zimbabwe Foundation from Zimbabwe has made it to the top 30 finalists in the world, one of the 4 countries in Africa and the only organization in Zimbabwe.
Programs Manager for 4-H Zimbabwe, Didmus Dewa said they were happy with the development and highlighted that the shortlisting of 4-H Zimbabwe on this global World Justice Project is a testament to the footprints of 4-H Zimbabwe in its Peace and Governance interventions.
“We would like to appreciate the support and cooperation we have been receiving and still receiving from the political parties in Zimbabwe. We appreciate the improvement in the level of tolerance being shown by our political parties in our country.
“Secondly, we also appreciate the support we have been receiving from our key strategic partners such as National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and traditional chiefs in ensuring success in our programming.
“Also, our funding partners who made these programs possible. The recognition by this international organization shows that 4-H Zimbabwe has made strides in development work around youth democratic participation, peace, and development. This comes at the background of our African Union (AU) recognition in 2023 for advancing youth peace and security agenda in the region,” Dewa said.
Dewa also said that 4-H Zimbabwe’s next steps involve conducting capacity-building programs for the Youth Council for Peace and Development (YCPD) at national and provincial levels.
The World Justice Challenge is a global competition and program of supporting activities to identify, recognize and promote good practices and high-impact initiatives that protect and advance the rule of law.
