International Women’s Day Schools Concert

The International Women’s Day Schools Concert is meant to instill and enhance performance skills in students and encourages student initiatives on the promotion of gender equality, cultural heritage, human rights, drug, and alcohol prevention through performances. The concert provides an opportunity for the students and teachers from the participating schools to spend time in a fun way free from alcohol …

Become A Volunteer

Volunteer We are passionate about volunteering. Youth against Alcoholism and Drug Dependency relies on our dedicated team of volunteers to keep the charity operational. Without the backing from our volunteers, YADD would not be where it is today. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer get in touch with us TODAY on +263782108555 or email yaddtrust@gmail.com. Another special element …

Minister Kirsty Coventry visits art spaces

YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry yesterday took time to visit art spaces and interfaced with artists in Harare with the aim of formulating policies and laws that empower and protect players in the sector. She was accompanied by the chief director in her office, Dr Benson Dube, director of arts, culture promotion and development, Dr Biggie Samwanda …

YADD Celebrates World Alcohol-Free Day

The Youth Against Alcohol and Drug Dependency (YADD) joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Alcohol-Free Day as it seeks to create healthy alternatives to substance abuse amongst young people in Zimbabwe. Speaking during the commemorations in Harare on the 3rd of October 2019, the YADD Executive Director, Tungamirai Zimonte said the day was important as it marks the …

About our Founder

Tungamirai Zimonte is a public health advocate and expert for alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the protection and promotion of Child and Women’s Rights.He is a board member for Movendi International and the African Tobacco Control Alliance. He is also the coordinator the Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe. Apart from public health advocacy, …