Trailblazers Boys Club in Victoria Falls is a safe space where boys are mentored and coached as they grow into responsible men. Founded in 2020, the club began with approximately 15 or 16 members, primarily boys between the ages of 12 and 14. Today, it also includes younger boys, some as young as nine or ten. Mentor Frank believes it is important to begin working with boys early because changing deeply rooted attitudes takes time. “A mindset is not something that you can easi

For years, Gloria Mubita has encouraged girls to build confidence, speak up, and stand up for themselves. She believes in the power of finding your voice. But sometimes, being a mentor means recognizing that the person sitting in front of you needs something different. Recently, a young girl in Gloria’s new Junior Club approached her after a session. “Auntie Gloria, I’m overconfident, and people are bullying me because of it.” For Gloria, the words landed with unexpected wei

Young people are constantly absorbing messages about who they are, what they are capable of, and what their future holds. Some of those messages expand what they believe is possible. Others can become limiting stories they begin to believe about themselves. For Frank Chikosi, mentorship is an opportunity to help young people question those stories and see themselves differently. Sometimes that means offering a new perspective. Sometimes it means listening closely enough to un

Inspired by the power of guidance For Samson Mbewe, mentorship begins with a simple but powerful belief: the right words, shared at the right moment, can change the course of a young person’s life. His decision to become a mentor was shaped by his own experiences growing up and the people who encouraged him along the way. “I was inspired to become a mentor because I know firsthand how powerful guidance can be. Growing up, I had moments where a single encouraging word or a sma

Talent leading a session with girls on menstruation Every mentor hopes to make a difference in the life of a young person. But over time, many discover that mentorship changes them too. For Talent Muyambo, a mentor with the Sisonke Girls Club, walking alongside girls in her community has transformed the way she sees herself. It has taught her that leadership is not just about offering guidance—it's about becoming someone others can trust, learn from and believe in. The Power

Club Feature: Sungomukoshi Finding Value at Sungomukoshi Girls Club Reflections from Mentor Sunga Mwila Based in Livingstone, Zambia, Sungomukoshi Girls Club was established in 2013 by Agness Yombwe, originally under the name Wayi Wayi Girls Club for Enrichment. Today, Sunga Mwila mentors 17 girls aged between 13 and 19 from six different schools across Livingstone. Sunga is especially proud of the club's 15 alumni. Many are now studying, employed, or running their own busine

Inspired by the power of guidance For Samson Mbewe, mentorship begins with a simple but powerful belief: the right words, shared at the right moment, can change the course of a young person’s life. His decision to become a mentor was shaped by his own experiences growing up and the people who encouraged him along the way. “I was inspired to become a mentor because I know firsthand how powerful guidance can be. Growing up, I had moments where a single encouraging word or a sma

There was a moment that stayed with Procedure. A girl named Anabetta shared how grateful she was for the mentorship program, not only for herself, but for all girls. As she spoke, it became clear how much had shifted for…

Learning that listening matters For Thembie, mentorship begins with a simple but powerful realization: mentors do not always need to have the answers. “Simply being there for young girls and listening to them is the best way to make a…

Mentorship is not always about immediate success or visible progress. Sometimes, it is about choosing to stay—especially when it feels hardest to do so. In this Mentor Moment, Kangwa shares a powerful reflection on one young person who continually tested…

Mentorship is often spoken about in terms of the impact it has on young people. In this Mentor Moment, Mentor Sunga Mwila from Sungomukoshi Girls Club, Livingstone, Zambia reflects on how the journey has shaped her just as deeply. From…

When GSGC Mentor Patrick Kazadi, mentor for Kuchengetedza Boys Club in Lower Zambezi, Zambia, first stepped into mentorship, he had no idea how deeply it would shape the way he sees himself, the boys he works with, and his wider…

On December 3rd, we launched The Myth of Manhood, and it was one of the most powerful gatherings we have ever hosted at Global Sojourns Giving Circle. Donors, friends, mentors and supporters from around the world came together to celebrate…

With heavy hearts, the GSGC family announces the death of Dumisani Moyo, the catalyst behind Tikobane Boys and Girls Club in Dete, Zimbabwe. Dumi died Nov. 6 after a short illness. He was 50. A safari guide by profession, Dumi...

This year’s Mentors Meet-Up was more than just a gathering—it was a powerful reunion of 18 dedicated mentors from Zimbabwe and Zambia, coming together to reflect, learn, and grow. But more than anything, this week was about slowing down, listening…

Girls Time Club, established in 2015 by Mentor Procedure Chikosi, is situated in Mkhosana, a small community in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. In 2019, Mercy Sibanda joined as a Mentor and now, in 2025, Ratidzai, a club alumna, is serving as…

From Fear to Advocacy: Ndlelende’s Journey to Wildlife Conservation Growing up in Dete, a wildlife-rich community near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, Ndlelende Ncube’s childhood was marked by stories of the dangers posed by wildlife.. “As a young boy, we were…

Racheal Ng’andu’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of education. From her early school days, Racheal excelled in numbers, always at the top of her class. “I always knew I was very good at…

By a Supporter and First Time Volunteer Judge for the Contest When the results had been tabulated, I felt the urge to revisit the writing and drawing of the three overall winners. The work of each had moved me during both…

In October, mentors gathered for an intensive week of workshops to start the process of shaping and formalising the clubs’ curriculum, and to get support in proposal and budget preparation. Tara Casey (GSGC Executive Director), Dorothy Dyer (Curriculum Developer) and…