Our decentralised outreach strategy reaches out to over 10, 000 members in six provinces where, at present, 48 area leaders are selected to manage membership groups and networks in programme areas. Area leaders ensure effective communication and real time response to programme implementation.
Kunzwana’s economic empowerment programmes are embedded in equipping rural women with requisite skills to engage in profitable entrepreneurship.
Our members follow a self-paced modular training which concludes with Business Management and Financial Literacy Training.
Qualifying participants are also introduced to Digital Training to ensure smooth operation in their businesses. Trainees are encouraged to diversify, value add, upscale and expand economic activities in order to increase market share.
Our success stories depict a developmental cycle that members go through. Their testimonials give Kunzwana hope that real transformation is possible and that with the necessary inputs industrialisation can be led from rural areas.
Dr Emmie Wade is an economist who has transformed Kunzwana into a significant development institution using grassroots experience to impact on both local and international policy frameworks.
Evelyn Sitiya is qualified in Adult Education, Community Participation and Entrepreneurship. She has served Kunzwana since inception and has come up through the ranks to managing the Association development hub in rural Macheke.
Pride Mupfupi is qualified in Information Technology Systems. His duties include training in computer applications, coordinating development activities and supporting senior management with clerical functions.
Steffen Wiese is a Development specialist and is responsible for securing sustainable market niches for membership. He advocates professional packaging and labelling in order to secure export markets.
Tracey Chingaipe is qualified in Fashion, Garment Making and Crafts. She is the head of Skills Training Department at the Mationesa Skills Training Centre and also coordinates field based practical skills trainings.
Kudzai Mahlunge is qualified in ICT for Development and has established a field based Digital Training Hub which provides trainings in e-commerce and computer skills to ICDL level.
Hazvinei Samata combines Retail, Banking and Financial Management skills ensuring value for money both for programmes and operations. She is responsible for capturing financial data, supports Audit exercises and informs on the financial status of the Association.
Tamary holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in International Studies. She has been with the Kunzwana team for six years supporting the Executive Director to implement projects and programmes supported by multinational agencies such as the UN system and European partners.
Tatenda Zvandasara has been with Kunzwana since 2015. He holds an Associate of Science Degree in Business Management from PennFoster College USA, an Executive Certificate in Project and Programme Monitoring and Evaluation from the University of Zimbabwe.