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Breaking Barriers: How NATICC is Empowering Out-of-School Youth for a Brighter Future
Post author: Naticc@Admin_24（https://naticc.org.sz/author/naticcadmin_24/）
Post published: July 7, 2025
Post category: News Update（https://naticc.org.sz/blogs/news-update/）
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NATICC successfully hosted two impactful out-of-school youth events in the Matsanjeni and Zombodze Emuva constituencies. Both events were held at central constituency venues (Tinkhundla centres) to minimize transportation barriers, ensuring accessibility for youth across all chiefdoms.
Addressing Critical Youth Challenges
The events aimed to tackle pressing issues such as:
Unemployment and its far-reaching impacts
Dependency syndrome
Mental health struggles
The link between unemployment and gender-based violence (GBV)
A total of 263 young people participated across both constituencies, gaining valuable insights and resources
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Holistic Support
NATICC partnered with key organizations to provide diverse opportunities in entrepreneurship, life skills, and personal development. Participating stakeholders included:
Youth Enterprise Fund (youth funding opportunities)（https://www.yef.co.sz/）
CFI（https://cfi.org.sz/）
NAMBOARD（https://www.namboard.co.sz/）
STREEC (sustainable energy training opportunities)（https://www.streec.org/）
Lunyati Community Centre（https://www.facebook.com/p/Lunyati-Centre-100075352896002/）
Litfuba Campus（https://m.facebook.com/people/Litfuba-Art-and-Skills-College/61559385341973/）
NASTIC (vocational skills training opportunities)（https://www.govpage.co.za/nhlangano-agricultural-skills-training-centre-nastic.html）
By bringing these organizations directly to the youth, NATICC ensured that attendees could easily access information, resources, and support.
Leadership and Advocacy Against GBV
The Matsanjeni event was graced by NATICC Executive Director Mr. Sisekelo Nzima, while the Zombodze Emuva event was attended by Program Manager Mr. Kenneth Makhanya. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need to address gender-based violence, noting that young people are both victims and perpetrators of GBV.