Meet Our Team
Passionate individuals dedicated to empowering youth and creating positive change in our communities.

The Team

Visionary leaders guiding our mission and strategy

Executive Director
Tendai Moyo - Executive Director

Tendai Moyo

Executive Director

Tendai brings 12+ years of experience in youth development and organizational leadership. She holds a Master's in Development Studies and has been instrumental in shaping national youth policies in Zimbabwe. Her passion for adolescent rights drives our strategic vision.

Leadership

Tendai Moyo

Executive Director

With over 12 years in youth development, Tendai provides strategic leadership and vision for Youth Advocates Zimbabwe. Passionate about adolescent rights and policy reform.

Programs Director
Chido Muchena - Programs Director

Chido Muchena

Programs Director

Chido has 8 years of experience designing and implementing youth programs across Zimbabwe. She specializes in SRHR advocacy and has trained over 500 peer educators. Holds a degree in Public Health and Social Work.

Leadership • Programs

Chido Muchena

Programs Director

Leads program design and implementation across all our initiatives. Specializes in SRHR advocacy and community-based interventions for adolescent girls.

Finance Director
Takunda Ndlovu - Finance Director

Takunda Ndlovu

Finance & Operations Director

Certified accountant with 10+ years in NGO financial management. Takunda has successfully managed grants totaling over $5M from international donors. Expertise in financial systems, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Leadership • Operations

Takunda Ndlovu

Finance & Operations Director

Manages organizational finances, grants, and operational systems. Ensures transparency and accountability in all our financial processes.

Programs Team

Experts implementing our core initiatives on the ground

Rumbidzai Chikwava - SRHR Manager

Rumbidzai Chikwava

SRHR Program Manager

Registered nurse with specialization in adolescent health. Has established 15 youth-friendly clinics across Zimbabwe. Fluent in Shona, Ndebele, and English. Passionate about comprehensive sexuality education.

Programs • SRHR

Rumbidzai Chikwava

SRHR Program Manager

Leads our sexual and reproductive health rights initiatives, including youth-friendly services and comprehensive sexuality education.

Tinashe Banda - Economic Empowerment Manager

Tinashe Banda

Economic Empowerment Manager

Entrepreneurship expert with background in vocational training. Has helped 300+ youth start small businesses. Certified in business development and financial literacy training. Focus on sustainable livelihoods.

Programs • Livelihoods

Tinashe Banda

Economic Empowerment Manager

Oversees vocational training and economic strengthening programs for out-of-school youth and young women.

Nyasha Marime - Child Protection Manager

Nyasha Marime

Child Protection Manager

Social worker with 7 years in child protection. Has prevented 50+ child marriages through community interventions. Trained 200 community child protection volunteers. Advocate for children's rights.

Programs • Child Protection

Nyasha Marime

Child Protection Manager

Leads initiatives to end child marriage and protect children from violence through community-based approaches.

Farai Chigondo - Helpline Manager

Farai Chigondo

Youth Helpline Manager

Counselling psychologist managing our 24/7 helpline. Has trained 30 helpline counselors. Handles crisis intervention and mental health support. Strong background in adolescent psychology.

Programs • Helpline

Farai Chigondo

Youth Helpline Manager

Manages our 24/7 youth helpline, ensuring confidential support and referrals for adolescents in need.

Advocacy & Policy Team

Driving systemic change through research, policy engagement, and youth mobilization

Kudzai Muchenje - Policy Advocate

Kudzai Muchenje

Senior Policy Advocate

Law graduate specializing in human rights law. Has contributed to 5 national policy reforms affecting youth. Excellent negotiator and public speaker. Represents youth voices in parliamentary committees.

Advocacy • Policy

Kudzai Muchenje

Senior Policy Advocate

Engages with government stakeholders and leads campaigns for adolescent-friendly policies at national and local levels.

Chengetai Dube - Research Specialist

Chengetai Dube

Research & M&E Specialist

Statistics graduate with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research. Manages our youth-led research projects. Produces evidence-based reports for advocacy. Ensures data-driven programming.

Advocacy • Research

Chengetai Dube

Research & M&E Specialist

Conducts youth-led research and manages monitoring & evaluation systems to measure our impact and inform advocacy.

Tafadzwa Sibanda - Youth Mobilizer

Tafadzwa Sibanda

Youth Mobilization Coordinator

Community organizer with network across 8 provinces. Has mobilized 5,000+ youth for advocacy campaigns. Expert in digital and grassroots mobilization. Passionate about youth leadership development.

Advocacy • Mobilization

Tafadzwa Sibanda

Youth Mobilization Coordinator

Builds and supports youth networks across Zimbabwe, empowering young people to become advocates in their communities.

Youth Volunteers & Peer Educators

Young leaders driving change in their communities

Grace Makoni - Peer Educator

Grace Makoni

SRHR Peer Educator

Medical student at University of Zimbabwe. Provides SRHR education in high schools and universities. Fluent in 3 local languages. Aspiring public health specialist focusing on adolescent health.

Volunteer • Peer Educator

Grace Makoni

SRHR Peer Educator

University student providing SRHR information to peers in tertiary institutions and high schools in Harare.

Blessing Nkomo - Community Volunteer

Blessing Nkomo

Community Volunteer

Youth leader from rural Mashonaland East. Has prevented 15 child marriages through community dialogue. Trusted mediator between traditional leaders and youth. Studying community development.

Volunteer • Community Mobilizer

Blessing Nkomo

Community Volunteer

Leads community dialogues on ending child marriage in rural Mashonaland East province.

Tatenda Chiweshe - Helpline Volunteer

Tatenda Chiweshe

Helpline Volunteer

Psychology student specializing in adolescent mental health. Provides counseling on our helpline. Certified in crisis intervention. Passionate about mental health awareness among youth.

Volunteer • Helpline Counselor

Tatenda Chiweshe

Helpline Volunteer

Psychology student providing confidential counseling and support through our youth helpline.

Anesu Maphosa - Digital Advocate

Anesu Maphosa

Digital Content Creator

Media studies graduate with 20k+ social media followers. Creates engaging content on SRHR and youth rights. Manages our TikTok and Instagram campaigns. Award-winning digital storyteller.

Volunteer • Digital Advocacy

Anesu Maphosa

Digital Content Creator

Creates engaging social media content to raise awareness about adolescent rights and available services.

Our Team Values

Principles that guide our work and team culture

Youth-Centered

We prioritize the needs, voices, and leadership of young people in all our work and decision-making processes.

Collaborative

We believe in the power of partnership and work closely with communities, government, and other stakeholders.

Accountable

We are transparent in our work and accountable to the communities we serve and our partners.

Innovative

We embrace creative solutions and adapt our approaches to meet evolving challenges and opportunities.

Join Our Movement

We're always looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of Zimbabwe's youth. Whether as staff, volunteers, or interns, there's a place for you in our team.

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