Meet The Board
Lydia Madyirapanze - Executive ECOZI Chairperson
Forum for African Women Educationalists Zimbabwe Chapter.
Lydia coordinates the activities of FAWE Zimbabwe whose mandate is to work towards equality and equity in education. She leads the design and implementation of gender-responsive initiatives, community and policy advocacy, research and the overall running of the organisation.
email address: executivedirector@fawezi.org
Melody - Executive ECOZI Vice Chairperson
Jointed Hands Welfare
Melody Beauty Mukundwi is a development practitioner with over 10 years experience in humanitarian work. Her experience spans across areas of Advocacy, Communication and Resource Mobilization. Melody has been working as the Advocacy, Communication and Resource Mobilization Officer for Jointed Hands Welfare Organization
Farai Chitombo- Executive Secretary
World Vision
Zimta is a leading teachers’ trade union, which advocates for the labour rights of teachers as well as the provision and attainment of quality education in all of Zimbabwe’s public and private schools.It is the largest and most representative teachers’ union with a history spanning more than 80 years of existence.
email address: daisyzambuko30@gmail.com
Advocate Nyaradzo 'Nyari' Mashayamombe
Tag a Life International Trust (TALI)
Advocate Nyaradzo ‘Nyari’ Mashayamombe is a globally recognised, award-winning Women’s Human Rights Advocate, Media Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Filmmaker. She is the Founder of Tag a Life International Trust (TaLI) and CEO of Identities Media, amplifying women’s and youth voices. She convenes AGYW Africa, a platform for girls and young women across Africa. With over 15 years of experience, she specialises in gender, diversity, human rights, and community development. She has influenced national laws through Parliament. Nyari holds a Law Degree, a Master’s in Development Studies, a Marketing Degree, and a Diploma in HR. She is also a singer, poet, and Christian.
Evans Gomera - Treasurer
Action Aid Zimbabwe
Evans is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial management of local and International Non-Governmental Organisations. He is currently the Finance Manager of Action Aid Zimbabwe and Treasurer of Education Coalition of Zimbabwe. He is an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ACIS), he holds a Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA). He is also a Registered Public Accountant.
email address: evans.gomera@actionaid.org
Marceline
ZINECDA
Lovemore is the child protection designate and specialist at CAMFED. He provides counselling and psychosocial support to survivors of all forms of abuse either face to face or online. He is in the Operations department. His goal is to ensure delivery of professional support to all children and young people who have survived abuse. A registered, practising and professional counsellor. |
email address: lnechibvute@camfed.org
Zunde - Executive Committee Member
Chiedza
Spiwe leads the Chiedza team in Zimbabwe. Chiedza focuses on ensuring the quality of life for orphans, vulnerable children and young people. |
email address: spiwe.chakawa@gmail.com
Reuben Gwatidzo - Executive Committee Member
Masaisa Trust
Reuben Gwatidzo is a seasoned ICT professional with a proven track record of advocacy for ICT-enabled transformation of society. His passion for education reform led him to participate in the founding of Masaisai (Educational) Trust where he now serves as Chairman. Masaisai Trust is a committee member of the ECOZI board represented by Mr Gwatidzo
email address: rpgwatidzo@gmail.com