from the Blue Community Manica Youth Assembly – MAYA, Zimbabwe:
The kitchen was on fire with creativity, teamwork, and healthy competition!
The UrbanFutures Mutare Consortium brought together youth from Chikanga, Sakubva, and Dangamvura for an exciting Traditional Healthy Cooking Competition, where local ingredients met innovation and culture.
Congratulations to Team Chikanga/Hobhouse, who cooked their way to victory with a winning traditional dish!
This wasn’t just about who made the best meal, it was an opportunity for young people to put into practice the nutrition and healthy cooking skills they gained during the project’s training sessions. The competition encouraged peer learning, creativity, teamwork, and confidence while showcasing how nutritious, affordable, and locally available traditional foods can be transformed into delicious meals.
The event proved that healthy eating isn’t boring it’s vibrant, creative, affordable, and something young people can lead from the front. Together, we’re preserving our food heritage while building healthier and more resilient communities..
