The Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) is a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament — the Zimbabwe Youth Council Act [Chapter 25:19], originally promulgated in 1983 and substantively amended in 1997.
ZYC is the coordinating body of all registered youth organisations, associations and clubs in Zimbabwe. It is a quasi-governmental institution operating under the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training.
The Council exists to be the principal vehicle of linkage between Government and the youth, ensuring that the voices, aspirations and needs of young Zimbabweans inform national development.
To empower young women and men so that they can realise their full potential as individuals, as members of communities, political and social action groups, and youth organisations — as key contributors to a Prosperous Upper Middle Income Nation by 2030.
To coordinate, supervise and foster youth associations and clubs in Zimbabwe; to advise Government on the needs of youth; and to facilitate skills, employment, dialogue and participation opportunities for every young Zimbabwean.
Under Section 3A of the ZYC Act, our statutory functions are to:
As amended in 1997
Provides for the establishment of the Zimbabwe Youth Council, the functions thereof, the registration and regulation of clubs and national associations, National Colours for youth, and matters incidental thereto. Supplemented by Statutory Instrument 14 of 2013 — the Zimbabwe Youth Council (General) Regulations.
Zimbabwe Youth Council established by Act of Parliament — three years after Independence.
ZYC Act substantively amended; functions formalised under Section 3A.
First National Youth Policy promulgated.
Statutory Instrument 14/2013 — ZYC (General) Regulations introduced.
Revised National Youth Policy 2020–2025 launched, aligned with Vision 2030 and the African Youth Charter.
New ZYC Board appointed by the Minister of Youth, with members drawn from all provinces.
Inaugural Youth Model Parliament — Dare re Vadiki / Inkundla ya Batsha — convened.
Every young Zimbabwean — regardless of background, gender or ability — has a place in our work.
We govern transparently and answer to the youth we serve and the public that funds us.
We bring young people together across regional, ethnic and political lines.
We embrace digital tools, modern skills and creative thinking to advance youth development.