Writes Linda Masarira:
“DON’T LET ANYONE LOOK DOWN UPON YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE YOUNG, BUT SET AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVERS IN SPEECH, IN LIFE, IN FAITH AND IN PURITY.” 1 Timothy 4:12
I strongly believe that it is high time the youth of Zimbabwe rise up in their numbers and fight for their future. Zimbabwe’s youth have been side-lined in youth wings since time immemorial.
They should be afforded the opportunity to be part of the nation’s decision making processes. I see tremendous potential for leadership positions in young people.
The world today is dynamic and ever changing. It needs serious young people who are enthusiastic and energetic, undaunted by challenges and driven by their commitment to fight for justice to restore order and economic stability in Zimbabwe. (Extract from my prison diary 22-9-2016)
Returning to the drawing board after being led rather ruled by tired, old and clueless leaders and middle aged recycled politicians a collective of us realized that these rulers are now an isomorphic mimicry of the zanupf system.
We the collective, a group of trade unionists have formed Labbour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD).
Enthusiasm, new way of looking at old problems, energy and persistence is needed to add to the wisdom gained through years of experience of the elder leaders.
Young people need to be part of national leadership, they need to feel valued and involved when their ideas and thoughts on critical issues are heard and recognized as part of the decision making process.
At LEAD we are nurturing the talents of young people by opening doors for engagements and involvement.
LEAD as led by a young President encourages contribution of young people in nation building and development for sustainability.
It is us the young people who should play a bigger role in political and civil leadership; not to just sit in committees, but to make decisions, set direction, get involved thereby bringing sanity new improved ideas.
I am inviting all young people with a vision for a better Zimbabwe who are willing to sacrifice their time to work for Zimbabwe to join the #PurpleRevolution.
Every generation has a mandate to fix problems created by the previous generation. We have a nation to fix and Zimbabwe needs you and me on the same page to fight corruption, marginalisation and e exclusion of youth and women in governance processes.
Dear Young Woman and man it is your time to LEAD. Join the LEADing team which is committed to bringing sustainable human development and e economic growth.
Together we can make Zimbabwe great again.
Linda T. Masarira
LEAD President