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Chiedza Juru
Chiedza Juru is an accomplished education and youth development specialist with a proven track record of championing youth mainstreaming and inclusion across Africa. With a background as a Chartered Accountant, Juru has risen to senior executive positions at a young age and has been appointed to several boards including Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Youth Council.
MY STORY
Chiedza Juru's personal website chronicles the journey of an education and youth development specialist. Born in the small city of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, she rose to the position of Chief Operations Officer at the global philanthropic organization Higherlife Foundation by the age of 31. Recently, Chiedza completed her Master in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School.
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Chiedza was appointed Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Youth Council, where she spearheaded the mainstreaming of youth issues in the country. She is also a Futurelect Fellow, a Public Service Fellow, and a Harvard Kennedy School Edward Mason Fellow. Chiedza has received numerous awards in recognition of her outstanding work in public service.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS
Chiedza's journey in community building and volunteering began at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, where she served as a Student Ambassador and Executive Committee member for Students in Free Enterprise (now Enactus). Over the years, she has taken on various public service roles and engagements, including representing her country at international platforms namely the ECOSOC UN Youth Forum 2023, the U.S- Africa Leaders Summit, the Dubai Expo 2020, the World Economic Forum and other conventions.
MY STORY IN PICTURES
 With H.E the President of Zimbabwe During the 29th Junior Parliament session |  Chiedza Juru with H.E T. Chifamba the Zimbabwe Ambassador to the U.S.A |  Chiedza Juru at the White House |  Chiedza Juru at the UNICEF Businesses for Children conference |
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 At the NEXUS Global Summit in New York with Ms. Tanya Masiyiwa |  Presenting at the Harvard Kennedy School |  At the U.S-Africa Summit in Washington D.C |  At the Zimbabwe stand at the Dubai Expo 2020 |
 With the Zimbabwe Minister of Youth at the Dubai Expo 2020 Women's Pavillion |  In Nigeria during Harvard Kennedy School Africa Policy Trek |