On the 10th of February, held an inception meeting with the group leaders of Psychosocial Support Groups in all the 20 urban wards of Mutare. These groups are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that all women who are survivors of Gender-Based Violence speak out loud as no woman should suffer alone in silence. women …
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Statement on Dangamvura Mountain
Dated 08/02/2022 For immediate release: Reference is made to our statement dated 18/11/2021 in which MAYA commented on the Freestone Quarry Mining issue. In that statement, MAYA stated that as an organization, it was not agitating for or against the proposed quarry mining project at Dangamvura mountain. In the statement, MAYA further reiterated that without …
World 🌎 Wetlands Day
Manica Youth Assembly joins the rest of the world as we celebrate world wetlands day. The Day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of Wetlands for people and planet. This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention in Wetlands on 2 February,1971 in the Iranian City of Ramsar. …
Global week of Action Against Inequality
As we commemorate the week of Inequality remembered throughout the rest of the world. Mutare as a City joins the other cities which are still struggling to provide water to their residents and this has been serious especially during COVID-19 where regular and consistent water should be used to help deal with the virus. Dangamvura …
Sakubva Bus terminus rank clean up awareness
Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) conducted a clean-up activity in partnership with Environmental Management Agency (EMA)at Sakubva Bus terminus rank. Environmental clean-ups promote general cleanliness, and to combat diseases such as cholera caused by dirt. As the younger generation we have a role to play in climate action Every institution should establish an Environmental waste management …
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12 January 2022 Tree Planting
Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) has kick-started the year 2022 by embarking on an afforestation program to respond to the massive deforestation crisis around Mutare. Today we planted 60 trees in Dangamvura mountain. This is in-line with SDG 13 which advocates for climate action. As young people, we believe there is only one planet, which is …
Environmental Disaster brewing in Rusitu Valley
Environmental Disaster brewing in Rusitu Valley When one talks of Rusitu valley in Chimanimani, what likely comes into mind is the unforgettable disaster brought by Cyclone Idaho in 2019 which left a trail of destruction and human suffering. The Cyclone left a huge toll on the environment which nobody knows how it will and when …
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December Tree Planting Action
December tree planting activities was a success with variety of trees planted to respond to deforestation and climate change. Glasgow came and went and what is needed is to plant trees and reforest the destroyed vegetation. Some of the trees planted include but not limited to whistling pines, mahogany, acacia and mango trees. Trees are …
Tree Planting Season is upon us
National Tree Planting 🌳 Day Manica Youth Assembly (MAYA) youths managed to plant 100 trees in Dangamvura mountain as a way to commemorate National Tree Planting Day which is being celebrated every first Saturday on December every year in Zimbabwe. Planting of trees is very critical during this time of the year where most trees …
National Tree Planting 🌳Day Action
We have kickstarted the tree planting activities by planting 100 trees at Dangamvura Mountain as a way of Commemorating the National Tree Planting Day. Special thanks to all the volunteers that participated.