Projects | Million Memory Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ)

Since opening its doors in 2014, the MMPZ Youth Centre has always been more than just a place for young people to gather—it's a space designed for transformation, healing, and empowerment. Every program, activity, and conversation is shaped by one central belief: young people already have what it takes to grow, thrive, and lead and we're just here to help unlock it.

A Core Part of the Vision: The Challenge Course

The Challenge Course, often called “the Youth Centre” isn’t just about climbing walls or balancing beams. It's a hands-on tool that reflects everything MMPZ stands for: growth through experience, learning by doing, and discovering strength within.

Two Key Pillars of the Course

🔹 Experiential Learning

The games and challenges here are designed with purpose. They speak directly to real-life issues that our young people face:

Building better relationships
Managing stress and emotions
Learning to lead and listen
Working through fear instead of avoiding it

Activities

Low Ropes Challenges

Spider’s Web – Move your team through a web without touching the ropes.
Balancing Beam – Practice patience, presence, and teamwork.
Trust Fall – Learn to lean into others and be dependable in return.

High Ropes Elements

Wall Climb – Face the fear of heights and rise above it.
Balancing Wheel – Focus, balance, and determination, all rolled into one.

At MMPZ, the Challenge Course is just one expression of our wider commitment to young people. It connects directly to everything else we offer:

A community of support—whether you're dealing with personal challenges, navigating health or relationships, or just need someone to talk to.
Practical skills training—so you leave here not only with confidence but also with tools to build a future you can be proud of.
A place to belong and be seen—where your voice matters and your growth is celebrated.

Why It Matters

For over a decade, MMPZ has been a home for young people to come as they are and leave stronger, clearer, and more connected. The Challenge Course plays a unique role in that vision: it invites every young person to step outside their comfort zone and into their potential supported by peers, guided by mentors, and grounded in community.