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The Future in Her hands

"The primary focus of our programs is the empowerment of girls and women. We believe increasing the number of educated females in the workforce will enable Zimbabwe to successfully navigate both climate change and industry upheavals occurring regularly around the world."

- Ezekiel Zekiya Mudimu, Director

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Our Founding Director

Ezekiel Zekiya Mudimu is a development practitioner with nearly 2 decades of experience working with youth, at-risk girls and vulnerable communities. He is a former Executive Harare Branch Secretary of the YMCA Zimbabwe and Editor and Founder of A Closer Look Magazine. 


Ezekiel also serves on the National Manpower Advisory Council’s Social and Community Development Sector. He is a certified ILO Start & Improve Your Business and Know Your Business Trainer. In addition, Ezekiel Mudimu has received various awards for his contributions towards sustainable community development and humanitarian interventions.

Our Team

Dr. Adrian Karangura, Executive Board Chairman

Dr. Adrian Karangura is a medical doctor. Since 2006, Adrian provided steadfast guidance to our organization. He is also a dynamic leader committed to cultivating innovation and empowerment in underprivileged communities. 


Adrian is also involved in providing advice on health-related projects and also free medical consultations and treatment targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged people. 

Sifelani Dzingi, Vice Chairperson

Sifelani Dzingi is the current Vice Chairperson of Simuka Africa Youth Association. The former President for the National Association of Social Workers Zimbabwe, she is a qualified social worker who believes that empowering girls and women has positive ripple effects. 


At Simuka, Sifelani works with child protection and gender (her main field of interest for over 8 years), by formulating and reviewing child and youth safeguarding policies.

Willard Karangura, Finance Executive

Willard Karangura is a holder of Bachelor in Accounting (Africa University) and ACCA. He is responsible for overseeing the management of financial and material resources of the organization. He helped to develop financial policy and cost effective strategy to empower young people and vulnerable commitment. Willard is a principled leader who values transparency, credibility and accountability. He is also passionate about empowering girls and young women from marginalized background.

Maxim Murungweni, Programmes Development & Support

Maxim Murungweni is a seasoned Child Rights practitioner with over 10 years’ experience. He has conducted various research & produced a number of position papers, publications and newspaper articles on various child rights issues. 


Maxim has also presented child rights reports at international platforms such as the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child & the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Currently he is with Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children as the Programmes Manager.

Magdelene, D.D., Public Relations Advisor

Magdelene, D.D. (M.) has a professional background including journalism, comparative religion, nonprofit administration, & international nonprofit publicity. She has previously worked with organizations serving populations in Nepal, Tibet, India, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, South Africa, the U.K. & the U.S.  


 She manages online operations & serves as The 34 Gallery Curator. In addition, she is an artist with an international client base spanning 7 countries. 


Adivsors & ONline Team

Andrea Romaoli

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

 Andrea Romaoli is a lawyer, Brand Ambassador & Professor of Tax Law. As a UN Ambassador, her diplomatic activities range  governmental policy  to Governance of Internet & the Global Economy.  In 2019, Andrea was awarded an honor prize by the Government of Netherlands, Corporate Parity-UN and Ernst & Young for her legal and humanitarian theory on Niche Market Disruption Excellence.

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha has honorably served as a Medical Advisor with Simuka Africa since 2023. As a Medical Doctor, Global Health Advocate, Crisis Responder, & Researcher, her mission is to heal, empower, and inspire because every life matters. Her motto: "Together, we create impact—one life at a time."





Houda Ben Zerroune

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Houda Ben Zerroune

Houda Ben Zerroune is a human rights advocate focused on Youth's empowerment and gender equality. Equipped with a background in education, she aims to amplify the voices of marginalized communities through writing. She currently serves as a Simuka Africa Educational Advisor.

McHenry Shutu

Dr. Jeya Sushimitha

Houda Ben Zerroune

McHenry Shutu is  a Simuka Africa Educational Advisor. He is an Inclusive Education Specialist and passionate educator with close to a decade of experience in special needs, digital literacy, and curriculum development for underserved learners.



Njalely Tanyi Tanyi

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Njalely Tanyi Tanyi

 Njalely Tanyi Tanyi holds a MSc (Hons) in Food Security and Development alongside  a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, with a focus on a  microbiology, immunology, and environmental microbiology.  Njalely is also serving as a Simuka Africa Environmental Writer. 

Adamu Ibrahim

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Njalely Tanyi Tanyi

Adamu Ibrahim has a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering. As a dedicated

Global Disability Inclusion Advisor, he has training from the United Nations, Cisco, Google, African Drone and Data Academy, US Institute of Peace, United

Nations University & the Federal Aviation Administration.

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga is an Simuka Africa Advisor, Legacy Fellowship Recipient , an HR Professional &Victim Advocate  developing survivor-sensitive  campaigns on mental health, GBV, gender equality and child marriage that drive action, leveraging frontline insights.

Blessing Momberume

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Stencia Dellindy Chindenga

Blessing Momberume is a development practitioner, a Simuka Africa Translator & a graduate of Midlands State University. She was also part of the 2018 Enactus Team that represented Zimbabwe in California, USA. Additionally, she has expertise in resilience building, donor relations, disaster management, and project management. 

Rumbidzai Gijima

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Rumbidzai Gijima is a Computer Science graduate from Zimbabwe with a passion for social entrepreneurship and creating impactful solutions for vulnerable communities. She serves as a Simuka Africa Research Specialist.

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo is a Certified PMP and Research Specialist with expertise in mental health advocacy, project management, and global health research. He delivers data-driven insights and impactful reports as a Simuka Africa Research Specialist. 

Paul Okoye

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Gracious Okaetswe

Paul Okoye is a data analyst and research specialist focused on mental health and education. He curates funding opportunities, leveraging A.I. and data insights for SDG advocacy while serving as a Simuka Africa Research Specialist. 

Gracious Okaetswe

Ulrich Landry Georges Yomkil Noumbo

Gracious Okaetswe

Gracious Okaetswe is a Simuka Africa Contributor storyteller, mental health advocate and communication architect passionate about digital education, youth empowerment,and community driven transformation in Southern Africa.

Kelvin Sithole

Elford Murambadoro

Stembinkosi Msipa

Kelvin Sithole is a media and communications practitioner passionate about using media and

digital content to be a voice for the youths, women and children. He currently serves as an Simuka Africa Videographer & Contributor. 

Stembinkosi Msipa

Elford Murambadoro

Stembinkosi Msipa

Stembinkosi Msipa is a Lay counsellor and psychology graduate specializing in youth development and mental health advocacy. Experienced in research, program design, and community initiatives that foster resilience and sustainable impact, she serves as a Simuka Africa Research Specialist.

Elford Murambadoro

Elford Murambadoro

Elford Murambadoro

Elford Murambadoro is a Life Coach and UN-Certified Trainer on Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) with experience in youth empowerment, sport-based education, and community development across

Southern Africa. He serves as an Simuka Africa SDG Contributor.

EDOOFA TEAM

Thandiwe Dzikira

Sijamali Michelo

Thandiwe Dzikira

Thandiwe Dzikira is a visionary thinker and relentless achiever, driven by curiosity and innovation. Passionate about creating impactful solutions, inspiring others, and pushing boundaries to redefine success, she serves as aa Simuka Africa Journal Inventory Specialist.

Trust Boma

Sijamali Michelo

Thandiwe Dzikira

Trust Boma is a 34 Gallery Poet  and mental health enthusiast. He creates powerful articles to inspire change, raise awareness, and promote community well-being globally: #PenForPurpose.

Daniel Mwindula

Sijamali Michelo

Sijamali Michelo

Daniel Mwindula is  a 34 Gallery Artist/Poet. He is also a creative cardiovascular tech student passionate about health, poetry, storytelling, and impact-driven service. Enthusiastic about global volunteerism, learning, and building purposeful communities.  

Sijamali Michelo

Sijamali Michelo

Sijamali Michelo

Sijamali Michelo is a 34 Gallery Artist. He is also a proactive individual, committed to social impact, adaptable and driven to contribute meaningfully towards community development.

Redeem Manhenga

Redeem Manhenga

Redeem Manhenga

Redeem Shaft Manhenga is with a strong belief serve. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science majoring in Cyber Security.

He serves as a 34 Gallery Artist  focusing mainly on music, storytelling and poetry.

Chansa Musonda

Redeem Manhenga

Redeem Manhenga

Chansa Musonda is a Pharmacy student, passionate, driven, and collaborative—with strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and research skills, eager to innovate and improve healthcare through impactful solutions. 

In Memory

Christopher Manning, Simuka Africa Brand Ambassador

Christopher Manning was born in Lusaka, Zambia. He has a strong personal connection to Zimbabwe, having married and had two of his children while living here. As a retired investment banker, Chris often extended his expertise to increase youth empowerment in Africa. 


Chris advocated for the vision of Simuka Africa Youth Association and the Zimbabwean community at large for many years. He facilitated corporate partnerships like the  All The Sky Foundation, who is currently the major funder for Simuka Africa projects and activities. He also personally funded vocational skills training initiatives for the unemployed youth and vulnerable children. 


We shall miss him a lot. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. 

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