Recipient of the 2021 CSR Network Zimbabwe Award for Excellence in Community Empowerment and Social impact for Matabeleland North province.  

Founded in 2012 and currently based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, YAGA - Young and Gifted Africans Trust is a volunteer-run youth development organization based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Through the creative arts, YAGA helps to discover and nurture the talents of local youth with a special focus on girls; we also provide educational support as needed in the form of school fees, books, uniforms, and related supplies. We use the platform to create awareness about various social and environmental issues amongst youth through different creative activities.

OUR MISSION

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To discover and mold well-rounded young people in the creative arts and enable them to reach their full economic potential.

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OUR VISION

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To be the leading Arts-focused empowerment group in Africa

OUR PROGRAMS

ABOUT US

MEET OUR TRIBAL COUNCIL

Prince "Smokey" Dube, Founder

Victoria Falls born a multi-talented Artist, music producer, and film director. Passionate about gender equity issues, women and girls' rights advocacy, and community development.

Chenai Dodzo, Board

A travel and tourism professional specializing in destination management and partner relationship management. Involved in various tourism, hospitality, environmental, and community organizations in the Victoria Falls and Hwange areas.

Misozi Daka, Board 

Victoria Falls born lawyer, human rights defender, philanthropist, working towards emancipation and empowerment of a girl child, and equal opportunities for all

Grace Marufu, Counsellor

Registered General Nurse/Psychiatric and Mental health Nurse (RGN/PMHN)
Working at the Ministry of health and child care (MOHCC)
Specializing in mental wellbeing and promotion across all age groups