The proposal came as a result of consultations between the
Ministries of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation; and Defence and War Veterans
Affairs.
In a Post-Cabinet Media briefing held this Tuesday evening
the Minister of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica
Mutsvangwa said the programme is a vital youth empowerment tool which dovetails
with the United Nations Youth Strategy 2030.
Cabinet noted that National Youth Service is an important
youth development programme which is crucial in nurturing young people into
becoming responsible and resilient citizens with a clear sense of national
identity and respect for national values. The programme is a key strategy for
youth empowerment in national, regional, continental and international
development guiding frameworks to which Zimbabwe is a member. The frameworks
include the SADC Revised Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan; the
African Youth Charter of 2006; the World Programme of Action on Youth; and the
United Nations Youth Strategy 2030,she said.
In response to the values that come with the training,it
was noted that the youth programme will fuel all components embedded within
patriotism.
The programme is designed to equip youths, who comprise
persons between the ages of 18 and 35 years with patriotism, discipline,
volunteerism, survival skills, hard work, loyalty, tolerance, resilience,
determination and honesty. During training the youths will be encouraged to
participate in development projects and disaster response activities and
thereby assist in enhancing national capacity to manage disasters, added
Mutsvangwa.
The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (Number 20) Act
provides that all institutions and agencies of Government at all levels must
take reasonable measures, including affirmative action, to ensure that youths
have access to appropriate education and training, that they participate in
social, economic and other spheres of life, and that they are empowered and
protected from harmful practices, exploitation and abuse.
In that regard, the roll-out of the National Youth Service
Programme will involve community attachment of youths for work experience and
service to various Government departments and local authorities.
Graduates of the Programme will qualify for further
training, assistance in starting businesses, and for enrolment for careers in
the police, the army, the air-force, nursing and teaching, among others.
The Programme will also take on board the disabled, and
maintain gender balance and fair regional representation, with recruitment
taking place through District offices. zbc
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