November 25-27, 2024
The Urban Futures youths successfully participated in Youth Exhibition learning journey in held in Harare, Zimbabwe from 25 to 27 November 2024. The Urban Futures teams from Chongwe and Kitwe have proudly represented Zambia, with their innovative ideas standing out.
Kitwe’s Hendrecyclers showcased an impressive method of transforming plastic waste into tiles and pavers, while Chongwe’s call centre innovation demonstrated its remarkable ability to connect with people globally. Overall, all the presentations were inspiring, and CUTS remains motivated to achieve even more in the future.
The Urban Futures Project is a 5-year initiative by being implemented by CUTS and the Global Network Solutions with support from Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa and the Botnar Foundation. It strives to build cities that are accessible, affordable, and attractive for everyone. By prioritizing food systems, the project empowers young people to influence decisions, seize opportunities, and create shorter, sustainable value chains. These efforts aim to boost economies while ensuring healthier and more climate-resilient urban food systems.
