Live Your Dream (LYD) is an inspiring, Pan-African initiative dedicated to empowering individuals, promoting unity, and fostering sustainable development across the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Founded with a vision to unite diverse cultures, showcase Africa’s vibrant heritage, and create platforms for young people to realize their full potential, LYD works tirelessly to drive positive change and create lasting impact across the region.
To create a sustainable and integrated Africa where individuals live their dreams, cultural diversity is celebrated, and sustainable development becomes a shared responsibility.
Through the SADC Live Your Dream Road Tour and Moving Arts Program, LYD works to:
A 6,000 km journey across Southern Africa, featuring a convoy of 17 Land Rovers representing each SADC member state and the SDGs. This flagship event promotes regional tourism, engages with local communities, and celebrates the natural and cultural beauty of Africa.
Through vibrant performances, exhibitions, and interactive sessions, this initiative highlights the creativity and talent of young Africans while addressing themes of sustainable development and cultural exchange.
This program focuses on supporting local businesses, startups, and especially youth- and women-led initiatives. By fostering partnerships, providing resources, and advocating for sustainable practices.
The initiative educates communities about the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this section, we answer your most common questions to help you understand the purpose, journey, and exciting opportunities of the SADC Live Your Dream Road Tour.
The SADC Live Your Dream Road Tour is a groundbreaking initiative celebrating Zimbabwe’s appointment as SADC Chair. It promotes regional integration, cultural exchange, and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a 6,000-km journey across four SADC countries.
The tour spans Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with stops at iconic landmarks and cultural sites.
The 17 Land Rovers symbolize the 16 SADC member states and SDG 17, highlighting unity, regional collaboration, and global partnerships.
Highlights include cultural performances, SDG awareness campaigns, art exhibitions, entrepreneurship promotions, and honoring living legends along the route.
The first phase runs from December 8 to December 26, 2024, covering Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
You can join the tour as a participant, sponsor, or partner. For more details, contact us via the Get Involved section of the website.
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, suggestions, or want to get involved, our team is here to connect.
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