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My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Human rights activist |
| Location | Harare , Zimbabwe , Zimbabwe |
| Introduction | Youngerson Matete is a distinguished political scientist, pro-democracy activist, and youth leader with over a decade of experience in promoting democratic governance across Africa. As the founder and Executive Director of Project Vote 263, he has mobilized hundreds of thousands of young people to participate actively in elections and civic processes in Zimbabwe. Youngerson is a Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus and a multi-award-winning advocate known for pioneering innovative civic education initiatives, including an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot combating misinformation. He has mentored numerous youth leaders, with many elected to public office. Youngerson also contributed to shaping Zimbabwe’s National Youth Policy, Youth Parliament Model, and Youth Act. His leadership continues to inspire inclusive, participatory democracy and youth empowerment on the continent. |
| Interests | Reading |