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    July 30, 2026

    Why Human Trafficking Is a Health and Well-being Issue, Not Just a Crime Statistic

    Every year on 30 July, the world observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's UNODC theme, Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking, is a reminder that trafficking is not a distant crime that happens somewhere else.

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    July 3, 2026

    67 Minutes for Mandela: How One Choice Can Change a Generation

    On Nelson Mandela International Day, Vuka Africa asks: what if 67 minutes went to a young African who has been waiting their whole life for someone to believe in them? Meet Thelma, and see what your 67 minutes could build this Mandela Month.

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    May 28, 2026

    Global Recognition Validates Our Mission And Inspires Our Next Chapter

    Vuka Africa Youth Hub has been named a winner of the Leaders in Peer-Led Youth Empowerment 2026 — Harare. The award carries the name of our city and the weight of everything we have witnessed in Chitungwiza. Here is what this recognition means, and where we go next.

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    May 10, 2026

    The Cycle Nobody Talks About: How Economic Hardship Keeps Survivors Trapped, and How We Break It

    For many survivors, safety is not only about leaving violence — it is about having somewhere to go, a way to earn, and support to rebuild. See how Vuka Africa’s Survivor Pathways connect learning, work, enterprise and independence.

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