Young people took charge of their streets on June 16 as the NCEDA Skills Development Centre hosted a community clean-up campaign in Rosettenville, Ward 56.

The initiative drew strong youth attendance, including members of local football teams Greenhouse Sports Development and Immortals FC, youth from the Apostolic Faith and Acts Church and other community members.

Volunteers in high-visibility vests worked along pavements to clear illegally dumped rubbish, fill Pikitup refuse bags, and restore public spaces.

“Being a youth is not only about 16 June. It must continue every day after today,” said NCEDA spokesperson Patience Mathambo.

“I hope to see all the youth and young leaders take part in initiatives like this and take care of our community.”

The campaign targeted dumping hotspots in the area and streets, too. By the end of the day, volunteers had collected dozens of bags of litter and rubble, leaving a visible impact on the cleaned streets.

Organisers said the goal was to promote civic pride and environmental responsibility beyond Youth Day. “When technical mastery meets community heart, real change happens,” noted Mathambo.

The centre plans to run more clean-up drives and skills programmes to keep youth engaged in community development.