Accountability
Efficient, transparent use of resources and stakeholder accountability.
PVO 15/24 • Community Based • Youth Focused
A healthy and empowered youth.
Developing young people’s creative and innovative potential through formal and informal learning for sustainable well-being.
1,000+greenhouse direct reach
About Us
Transforming barriers into opportunity.
DREAMS HIV/AIDS Youth Network was formed in 2007 by Tariro Chikwanha and registered as a Private Voluntary Organization. The organisation supports young people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS who face barriers to information, life skills, livelihoods and behaviour change communication.
Our Objectives
- Education on sexual reproductive and mental health rights.
- Economic empowerment for adolescents and youths.
- Psychosocial support to orphans, vulnerable children and youths.
Rights & Choice
Access to information, services, health and wellness for informed choices.
Creativity
Inspiration, imagination, innovation and expression among youth.
Integrity & Quality
Honest, transparent and quality services in every programme area.
Our Interventions
Integrated programmes for children, youth, women and families.
Explore our complete donor-focused intervention page with programme context, benefits, thematic areas and community impact.
View Detailed Interventions
Child Drop‑in Centre
Safeguarding vulnerable children aged 5–12 through education, life skills, meals, psychosocial support and health-sector partnerships.
Greenhouse Project
Training youth in urban agriculture, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
Entrepreneurship & Skills
Economic strengthening for youth, women, mothers and guardians of OVCs.
Psychosocial Support
Treatment adherence, counselling support and life skills for community members living with HIV.
Thematic Areas
Health, livelihoods and information access.
Community dialogues on ASRHFamily strengtheningComprehensive sexuality educationTalent developmentBusiness developmentCareer guidanceVocational trainingMarket linkagesLibrary & ICT sessionsDandaro sessions
Impact
Community reach that continues to grow.
Awards
Recognised commitment in the HIV response.
Founder and Director Tariro Chikwanha was honoured by PEPFAR in collaboration with ZNNP+ for commitment, compassion and courage in the HIV response spanning more than two decades.
Gallery
Stories of empowerment, care and sustainable livelihoods.
A visual look at DREAMS HIV/AIDS Youth Network programmes, including the Child Drop-in Centre, entrepreneurship and skills training, greenhouse production and partner engagement.
Director’s Message
A word from our Director Tariro Chikwanha
Leadership voice on DREAMS HIV/AIDS Youth Network’s work, commitment and community impact.
Child Drop-in Centre
Safe learning and psychosocial support
Programme moments from the child-focused drop-in centre.
Skills Training
Livelihoods and enterprise development
Practical training that strengthens household and youth economic resilience.
Photo Gallery
Partners
Working with trusted community partners.
Contact Details
Let’s build healthier, empowered communities together.
Utano Community Health Centre, 14006 Hadzinanhanga Road, Zengeza 4, Chitungwiza