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Elevated Beyond Building Africa

"Tomorrow is Now."

Empowering Zimbabwean youth to unlock and nurture their creative, academic and entrepreneurial potential.

2024 Founded
12+ Registered Members
4+ Events Attended

Youth-Led • Innovation • Empowerment
EBBA outreach event, Harare
Who we are

Make a difference

To cultivate a generation of confident, skilled and self-sustaining young Zimbabweans who use their talents in art, culture, public speaking and digital media to shape their future.

Open to All Youth

No barriers to entry every young Zimbabwean aged 13–30 is welcome, regardless of background.

Youth-Led, For Youth

Built and run by young Zimbabweans who understand exactly what their peers need.

Real, Visible Impact

From the stage to the classroom, every program is designed to produce outcomes you can see.

A Safe Space to Grow

A supportive community where members are protected, mentored, and heard.

EBBA members with students
Vitalis Jera, Founder
Creative program
About us

Changing futures through knowledge

Our promise: that being part of EBBA does exactly what it says on the tin.

We equip young Zimbabweans with the tools creative, academic, and entrepreneurial to shape their own future today, not "someday." We are here to flip the old narrative: African youth don't have to wait to be "leaders of tomorrow." We act now. We lead now. We build now. Read more about how we work in our FAQ.

Where the mission becomes real

Featured programs

Tap the plus on any card for a closer look at what it involves.

Next Gen Africa Championships event
Flagship platform

Next Gen Africa Championships

A national oratory and leadership platform raised fist, microphone, open book giving young Zimbabweans a stage to speak, compete and be counted.

Built around public speaking and debate, the championships give members a real audience for their voice, judged on conviction, clarity and command of the room.

Creative and cultural showcase
Division

Creative & Cultural Innovation

Backing young artists, performers and storytellers as they put Zimbabwean creativity on the map.

Led by our Creative & Cultural Innovation division, this strand supports showcases, exhibitions and performance opportunities for members working in art, music, fashion and design.

Students working on computers
Division

STEM, Enterprise & Education

Building digital and academic skill so members can compete for opportunity anywhere in the world.

Covers digital literacy, academic support and early-stage enterprise coaching helping members turn a skill or idea into something they can build on.

Plus two more teams working behind the scenes: Youth Development & Empowerment, and Strategic Partnerships & Grants meet the leads below.

Get involved

Building this, one Phoenix at a time.

EBBA is still young which means there's real room to shape what comes next. Every member, mentor and partner who joins now helps set the direction for years to come.

2024Year founded
12Leaders on the board
4Core divisions
13–30Member age range
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EBBA community outreach programme
Get involved

Join the EBBA family

Are you a young Zimbabwean aged between 13 and 30? Unlock your potential, connect with peers, and drive impact starting today.

Membership advantages

Exclusive mentorship & workshops
Showcase your arts, innovation & leadership
Peer & industry networking
Digital resources & startup support

Subscription fee: USD $2 / month supports direct program activities. See our Terms of Service for full membership terms.

Apply for membership
The people building it

Leadership & board

Tinevimbonashe Vitalis Jera
Founder & Director General

Tinevimbonashe Vitalis Jera

Dr Tatenda Chekeche
Chairperson of the Board

Dr Tatenda Chekeche

Tanatswa Chinhara

Tanatswa Chinhara

Secretary General

Ruvimbo A Masikoshe

Ruvimbo A Masikoshe

Treasurer

Tashinga Ashley Mudanda

Tashinga A. Mudanda

Advocacy & Comms Lead

Myles Takunda Moloten

Myles T. Moloten

Head of Youth Development

Raymond Mutazu

Raymond Mutazu

Head of Creative & Culture

Luke Gatsi

Luke Gatsi

Head of STEM & Enterprise

Iyke Tashinga Mago

Iyke T. Mago

Program & Impact Lead

Admire Majachani

Admire Majachani

HR & Welfare Coordinator

Tapiwa C Mangwende

Tapiwa C. Mangwende

Comms & Digital Media

Kudakwashe Makova

Kudakwashe Makova

Partnerships & Grants

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

We reply to every inquiry within 2 business days

Any young Zimbabwean aged between 13 and 30 can apply, regardless of background, location or experience. See our Membership section for details.

USD $2 per month. This fee goes directly toward funding program activities like workshops, the Next Gen Africa Championships, and outreach events. Full terms are in our Terms of Service.

Head to the Membership section and click "Apply for membership" it opens our short application form. We'll follow up by email once it's reviewed.

Mentorship and workshops, a platform to showcase your work, peer and industry networking, and access to digital resources and startup support. See our Programs for what's currently running.

Yes our Strategic Partnerships & Grants committee handles this. Reach out via the Contact section and mention "Partnership" in your message.

We aim to respond to all membership applications and contact form messages within 2 business days. For anything urgent, calling or WhatsApping us directly is faster.

We only collect what's needed to respond to you or process a membership application. Full detail is in our Privacy Policy.

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