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U.S. Embassy partners with independent media to hold Youth and the Future Dialogues
U.S. Embassy
May 24, 2011

Over the next three weeks, the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe is partnering with the Independent and Mirror newspapers to sponsor three Youth Dialogues about the future of Zimbabwe. The debate-format dialogues will take place in Harare on May 26, in Masvingo on June 1, and in Bulawayo on June 16. All three events are free and interested individuals should request an invitation by calling 04-758-800 or emailing hararepas@state.gov.

Two of the dialogues, in Harare and Bulawayo, are part of the monthly high-level discussion series hosted by the weekly Zimbabwe Independent newspaper. The Zimind has a respected track record as a media leader and stimulator of public debate and discussion on topics of critical importance to Zimbabwe's citizens. The Mirror, host of the Masvingo Youth Dialogue, is an equally strong, objective voice for honest news and editorial comment in Masvingo and Midlands provinces.

The United States Government, led by the State Department, is hosting youth engagement programs throughout Africa during the months of May and June to showcase the efforts of young African leaders, to engage with them in discussions about current challenges on the continent, and to help them discover ways to bring about positive change.

The Dialogue presents an opportunity to showcase and reflect on how young African leaders are building the future of their communities and nations. In addition to events sponsored by the State Department, the United States International Development Agency (USAID) and the Peace Corps, there will be digital interactions via the Bureau of African Affairs' Facebook page www.facebook.com/DOSAfricanAffairs, Twitter, and other social media platforms to allow young Africans and Americans, entrepreneurs and business leaders, to exchange ideas on an array of topics.

The Dialogue is part of ongoing engagement with young Africans stemming from the August 2010 President's Forum with Young African Leaders held in Washington, D.C. and follow-on events, with future high-level youth engagement activities and programs on the continent planned. Three Zimbabwean youth leaders participated in the Forum.

Objectives of the Dialogue with Young African Leaders is to:

• Showcase young African leaders in civil society and business who are motivating youth and highlighting to global audiences a new generation of Africans who are shaping the continent's future;
• Emphasize the Administration's priority of mutual responsibility as the foundation of the U.S.-Africa partnership and reinforce the U.S. commitment to supporting African solutions to Africa's challenges;
• Help build networks between young American and African leaders that will lead to lasting partnerships.

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