A DUAL APPROACH
Our core programs exemplify our holistic approach to social sustainability: Project Moio provides a 3-month vocational training, empowering young women with a path to independence; Zunde raMambo connects generations, preserving skills and cultural heritage. Together, these approaches form the heart of Moio's commitment to nurturing a supportive sisterhood among Zimbabwean women.
VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
PROJECT MOIO
PROGRAM MANAGER
SILAS NYAMANDO
Silas Nyamhandu is Moio's lead beadwork artist and Educator-in-Chief. Inspired by his late grandmother, he crafts intricate bead and string designs. Silas has taught beadwork, benefitting women's clubs, vulnerable youth, and mothers affected by HIV/AIDS. His goal is to create lasting impact and economic independence throught art for all of local communities close to his heart.
Lead beader
BYBEAT SHAVIERI
Bybeat Xavier, a Moio training program alumna, has risen as a remarkable leader, not only mentoring new trainees but also spearheading Project Zunde Ramambo. She embodies the epitome of a successful woman entrepreneur, showcasing her dedication, innovation, and determination. Bybeat's journey serves as an inspirational beacon, illuminating the immense potential within our program and setting a compelling example for all aspiring entrepreneurs. With three years under her belt at Moio, Bybeat loves transforming simple beads into art and feels she has finally found her true calling.
INTERGENERATIONAL BEADING PROGRAM
ZUNDE RAMAMBO
INTERGENERATIONAL BEADING PROGRAM
ZUNDE RAMAMBO
Moio's newest initiative seeks to revive, protect and promote the practice of Zunde raMambo, a traditional Shona practice of sharing and exchanging knowledge and resources between generations of a community. This practice, which was once a cornerstone of Shona culture, has been largely forgotten in recent years due to the recent erosion of community structures. Reviving Zunde raMambo has the potential to mobilize the next generation of women, helping them to gain access to the skills, knowledge, and resources to become the strong, empowered leaders of tomorrow. In creating a women-centered Zunde raMambo practice, where community matriarchs empower youth through their ancient craft, we are creating a framework for the preservation of culture.
OUR NEWEST SEGMENT
QUILTING INITIATIVE
Our newest Zunde raMambo initiative provides women of different ages with a unique platform to weave their life stories into intricate quilts, creating a tapestry of individual narratives that blend into a powerful collective narrative. Organized into five groups, these women have the chance to express their experiences, hopes, and dreams through art, forging connections across generations. The resulting quilt will become a tapestry of shared wisdom, resilience, and culture. Our aim is to auction this extraordinary piece, channeling the proceeds back into the community to support endeavors that uplift and empower all.