Sophia Gomo: From Shadows of Violence to Solar-Powered Success
Age: 25Location: Hopley, HarareTitle: Entrepreneur (Groceries, Butchery, Gas Seller) Sophia Gomo’s journey is one of resilience and empowerment. At 25, she had endured years of gender-based violence, poverty, and the challenges of raising two children with little support. Living in Hopley, Sophia relied on shoemaking to survive, but her earnings were insufficient to meet her […]
Perseverance Mutoo: From Cyclone Rubble to Community Pillar
Age: 24Location: Hopley, HarareTitle: Entrepreneur and Retail Owner When Cyclone Idai devastated Chimanimani in 2019, Perseverance Mutoo lost everything, her home, her crops, and her sense of stability. She and her family walked for days until they reached Hopley, where they hoped for a fresh start. Life in the makeshift settlement was harsh, and Perseverance […]
Tinshe Raurai: From Poverty to Fashion Entrepreneur in Hopley
Age: 23Location: Hopley, HarareTitle: Fashion Designer In the heart of Hopley, a 23-year-old fashion designer named Tinshe Raurai is breaking barriers and inspiring his community. Tinshe grew up in poverty, using a manual sewing machine at home to help his mother mend clothes. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, he saw an opportunity to […]
Varaidzo Tokotore: From ‘Hupenyu Husiku’ to ‘Chiedza Chemangwanani’ (Nightlife to Morning Light)
Age: 23Location: Stoneridge, HarareTitle: Market Vendor and Jewelry Designer Varaidzo Tokotore’s story is a testament to perseverance and the power of opportunity. At just 23 years old, Varaidzo had already faced abandonment, financial instability, and the challenges of raising a child as a single mother. Living in Stoneridge, she relied on selling tomatoes and onions […]
Alice Bongomwe: From Selling Tomatoes to Owning a Tuck Shop
Age: 25Location: Stoneridge, HarareTitle: Registered Grocery Shop Owner Alice Bongomwe’s story is one of resilience and transformation. At the young age of 25, Alice had already endured more challenges than most. Married at 17 and living in Stoneridge, a peri-urban settlement in Harare, she struggled to support her family. Alice sold tomatoes and other vegetables […]