From Canada Day Recognition to Community Action: TRM Champions Youth Empowerment

Online Reporter

Teen Rescue Mission Gains International Recognition While Advancing Youth EmpowermentTeen Rescue Mission (TRM) continues to gain recognition for its transformative work in empowering young people and promoting positive social change.

Recently, TRM Director, Dr. Abraham Matuka, attended the Canada Day celebrations hosted at the residence of the Canadian Ambassador in Zimbabwe.

During the event, Dr. Matuka engaged with diplomats and ambassadors who commended the outstanding work being undertaken by TRMin supporting and empowering young people across communities.

The occasion also provided an opportunity for Dr. Matuka to bid farewell to the Canadian Ambassador whose term of office in Zimbabwe has come to an end.Building on this momentum, Dr. Matuka met newly crowned Miss World Zimbabwe, Brunette Makanyiso, in Harare on 14 June 2026.

During the engagement, Miss World Zimbabwe expressed appreciation for the impactful work being carried out by TRM in empowering and supporting young people.

Born and raised in Chitungwiza, Brunette Makanyiso is expected to visit the TRM Youth Centre this week as part of her commitment to giving back to her community.

During the visit, she is expected to inspire and encourage young people, particularly girls participating in life skills training programmes at the centre, to pursue their ambitions and embrace opportunities for personal growth.

The organisation’s impact is already being reflected in the lives of young people at community level.

TRM Chigovanyika Youth Centre in Chitungwiza on 12 June, Kudakwashe, a youth living with a physical disability, demonstrated confidence and excellence during his dressmaking skills training.

Before joining the programme, Kudakwashe had been experiencing stress and depression with limited opportunities for meaningful engagement. Through professional counselling and psychosocial support provided by Teen Rescue Mission, he regained confidence and direction.

TRM later enrolled him in a dressmaking course to equip him with practical skills for self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.Today, Kudakwashe is thriving in class and showing remarkable progress, determination and renewed hope for the future.

His journey stands as a powerful example of how support, opportunity and empowerment can transform lives.TRM remains committed to saying No to drugs, early pregnancies and crime, while continuing to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to become responsible, productive and empowered members of society.