14 Jun 2018
The Global Foundation of Public Speaking (GFPS) will be celebrating the Day of the African Child together with other developmental organisations in Zimbabwe and from around the African continent through its annual GFPS Kwanzaa tournament on 16 June 2018.
GFPS is an educational trust that grooms young people and imparts effective communication skills, develops self-directed learners and builds the capacity of students through public speaking centered activities.
Key stakeholders from corporate and donor organisations have come on board to support the GFPS Kwanzaa and to ensure that more than 1500 students benefit from this event. Participation is free and by invitation for the top debate and quiz secondary schools across Zimbabwe.
The Foundation is aware of the role young people are expected to play in national, continental and global issues as well as the capacity gaps that hinder them from doing so effectively. In light of this, GFPS has put together a highly competitive debate and quiz tournament known as the GFPS Kwanzaa so as to realise three main objectives. Firstly, creating a platform to groom effective young advocates to lobby for various social, cultural and economic issues that affect the success of the 21st century youth in Africa. Secondly, to raise awareness on the need for civic involvement from a young age on various national, regional and global issues. Lastly, to include the urgent need for financial literacy and financial inclusion of young people in the mainstream discussions and programming areas in academic circles.
Africa is widely regarded as an emerging market with many exciting opportunities in almost every economic sector. As a result, organisations like the African Union have identified the continent’s youths as a key stakeholder in unlocking Africa’s success through strategies like tapping into the demographic dividend agenda.
Schools and institutions that wish to participate can request an invitation letter to be sent to them before 15 June 2018.
Any individuals or organisations that wish to be involved in the GFPS Kwanzaa in any way can reach out to the Debate and Quiz Administrators on debate@gfps.co.zw and quiz@gfps.co.zw or 08644 145 078 and 0716 042 377.
