Student and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SayWhat) in partnership with Jibilika Dance Trust and through the support of the embassy of Sweden in Harare, is thrilled to announce the second edition of the Creative Reproductive Health Arts Festival for Transformation (Craft II).
The festival will take place next Friday at Harare Gardens, running under the theme Voices unleashed: Addressing Drug and Substance Abuse, SRH, and GBV through Art.
Craft II leverages the transformative power of art to address some of the most pressing public health challenges affecting young people today especially the role of drug and substance abuse in exacerbating sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence challenges.
Launched in 2022, Craft brings together young people from across Zimbabwe, providing them with a vibrant platform to express their experiences and perspectives through art. Craft II will feature a diverse lineup of artistic performances, exhibitions, games, and competitions, creating an inclusive, community-focused atmosphere that encourages dialogue, empowerment, and action.
The festival will feature performances by talented young artists, including winners from the SayWhat talent search competition, as well as renowned artists who share a connection to the festival’s themes.
The second edition of the Craft short film Choices 2, a powerful SRH-GBV narrative, will be launched alongside its theme soundtracks featuring acclaimed musicians Willom Tight and Leo Magozz.
Through this festival, SayWhat and Jibilika are committed to empowering youth, amplifying their voices, and inspiring them to actively engage in social change.
The two organisations recognise that art is a powerful tool for advocacy, capable of raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and driving policy change on critical issues.
Craft II aligns with national efforts to combat drug and substance abuse, which has been declared a national disaster in Zimbabwe.