“I can say with confidence that we are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.”
Credit: Amy Zavitz/The United Church of Canada
Selina Chipunza of Mutare is a member of the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe. During the 2022 Zimbabwe Council of Churches General Assembly, youth brought forward a declaration that they wanted to be engaged in decision making; that declaration was received.
“I’m so excited that I was one of the youth members to be appointed. I’m on the Human Resources, Governance and Compliance committee,” explains Selina.
Selina’s experiences as a lawyer are of great benefit to the committee. Previously, youth were not on these committees. “This is a success to us and we are all celebrating.”
Selina shared that now, whatever decision is being made, the interests of youth are included. These opportunities have “Given us opportunities to grow and learn in experience and careers. I can say with confidence that we are not only the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.”
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