Break the Cycle, Build the Dream: Nomathemba Ndebele’s Youth-Led Anti-Drug Movement
Break the Cycle, Build the Dream: Nomathemba Ndebele’s Youth-Led Anti-Drug Movement Tackles Harare’s Streets with Football and Opportunity
Nomathemba Ndebele leads the Saints ‘n’ Sinners Football Club and is tearing up the Harare social football scene, but her goals extend far beyond the pitch.
Nomathemba’s real mission is to tackle drug abuse by empowering unemployed youth.
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Break the Cycle, Build the Dream: Nomathemba Ndebele ‘s Youth-Led Anti-Drug Movement
For Nomathemba, the football field is more than just a place to score goals. It’s a platform to connect with vulnerable youth and offer them a path away from the dangers of substance abuse.
By bringing them into the Saints ‘n’ Sinners fold, she fosters a sense of community and belonging. But her vision goes beyond camaraderie.
Nomathemba understands that opportunity is key to breaking the cycle of addiction. That’s why she uses her network to link players with potential employers – players who might be company owners, senior employees, or anyone who can offer a chance to escape unemployment.
It’s a win-win: players get a shot at a brighter future, and companies gain access to talented individuals.
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This isn’t where the story ends. Nomathemba has a grand vision for a Zimbabwe brimming with opportunity.
Her dream includes opening restaurants and shops throughout the country, businesses that will provide even more employment opportunities for the skilled young people she mentors.
Break the Cycle, Build the Dream: Nomathemba Ndebele ‘s Youth-Led Anti-Drug Movement
Nomathemba Ndebele’s story is one of hope and empowerment. She’s using the beautiful game of football to tackle a serious issue, one pass, one connection, at a time.
With her dedication and vision, Nomathemba is helping Harare’s youth trade the streets for a brighter future, a future built on hard work, talent, and the beautiful dream of a life free from addiction.
