Meet The Team
The team behind our work!
Hope for African Communities started as a movement in Zimbabwe and this has enabled us to have a team in the Zimbabwe that is led by the trustees in UK. The team works tirelessly and make our fundraising efforts and indeed HAC UK work easier.
All of our trustees work on a voluntary basis and we grateful for their input.
Our UK Team
Mufaro Mapanda
Founder/ Chair Trustee
Has been in the supervisory role for over 10 years managing vast infrastructure and personnel of over 100. Her passion is philanthropy helping the underprivileged. She has great leadership skills proven by her vision of bringing HAC to fruition. She holds extensive certificates and Awards from her previous role on the underground.
Fortune Mketwa
Trustee
Tekpenor Anim
Trustee/Treasurer
Tek will bring in support to the improvement of peoples outcomes through targeted interventions and long term projects that will lead to these communities being able to achieve and maintain the best possible standards of living. He will be of value to the organisation.
Melanie Impey
Trustee
Melanie has extensive experience in Human Resources gained with large National and Multi National organisations within EMEA,CEBCIS (Central Europe, Balkans and Russia) as well as Southern Africa. She will contribute and support HAC on HR, Marketing and project related matters.
Mark Hambelton
Trustee/Treasurer
Professionally Mark is a respected Signalling Engineer for London Underground since the age of 16 (too many years ago to count now). He has been involved in the Rotary organisation since 18 and held positions at both Club and District level in both Rotaract and now Rotary. Mark brings a wealth of experience when looking after finances and administration having been a treasurer and secretary of a UK Rotary Club. He is married with one daughter currently doing a Masters in Law.
Our Zimbabwe Team
Nancy Zinyemba
Executive Administrator
The go to person. She is an accomplished individual who coordinates the day to day running of HAC Zim branch. A college graduate from Ranch House College, she maximises efficiency and productivity.
Tarisai Mavetera
Chairman
A University of Zimbabwe graduate, he has an Illustrious history in the banking industry. He is involved in various charity activities and runs a scholarship fund for 20 high school children. He brings strategic vision to the organisation.
Precious Kwashirai
Treasurer
Currently a Finance and Admin director at Intercrest Capital, she has over 15 years experience in insurance and finance industry. She is of value to HAC due to her vast experience and expertise in finance and economic analysis. She holds a Bsc degree in finance and banking and a Masters degree in strategic business planning.
Erison Chingoma
Secretary
Currently an Admin. Assistant with the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Centre. He holds a Diploma in public relations, certificate in business management and performance management. His experience and expertise in administration will be of value to the organisation.
Elisha Gobvu
Vice Secretary
Currently engaged with Highlands Presbyterian Church as Missions and Outreach Coordinator. He is of value to HAC due to his vast experience and expertise in project coordination. Studied Theology, Project Management, and General Management courses, which helped him to join Highlands Presbyterian Church in Zimbabwe as a Missions & Outreach Coordinator in 2010 up to date.
Marko Tafirenyika Chiwaridzo
Board Member
Holds a Bachelor of Laws LLBS (Honours) Degree from the University of Zimbabwe and is an associate member of the IPMZ. He has been in active legal practice for approximately 25 years. Mr Chiwaridzo has vast experience in corporate, labour, mining and investment law. Currently owns a legal firm and will bring his experience in developing policies for the organisation.
Rumbidzai Mzenda
Board Member
Rumbidzai holds a BA (Honours) English & Communication from the Midlands State University and a PGDip in Public Relations (UNISA). She has worked in NGOs for over 10yrs in Zimbabwe and South Africa. She is passionate about gender issues and empowering young women to reach their full potential. She enjoys reading and baking.
Tafadzwa S.Mupambo
Project Manager
An accomplished Social Worker with professional experience in child welfare, disability issues, research, policy analysis, resource mobilisation and project management. She holds Msc in Social Work and Honors in Social Work.