The project aims to address youth unemployment and substance abuse in Zimbabwe by promoting the creative economy through apprenticeship programs in painting, dance, and storytelling, helping young people develop creative skills and build livelihoods.
To date, the project has directly benefited over 700 young people (65% young women from vulnerable communities) and delivered 300 creative workshops, 20 community showcases, 10 public murals, and 5 collaborative exhibitions. Seventy-eight percent of participants reported improved self-expression and confidence; 40 participants became peer mentors, and another 40 creative workers have generated income through commissions, performances, and art sales. The project has also reached over 5,000 online viewers and was invited to the FACE Festival in Manchester, UK.