Our Impact
Transforming Lives Through Education and Opportunity
At Amantombazana, we believe that every young woman deserves the chance to rise beyond her circumstances and shape her own future. Through education, mentorship, and holistic support, we help young women unlock their potential and become catalysts for change in their families, communities, and nation.
Every story begins with a spark — a young woman with dreams bigger than her circumstances. Amantombazana helps that spark becomes a light, guiding her toward education, confidence, and purpose. Here are some of their stories.
Samkele Lynn Mtonga
“I am ecstatic to have graduated in November 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
I am very grateful for the support that I received from Amantombazana since January 2020. The organization paid my tuition fees and University expenses including providing a laptop. I made it through university because of the financial support and the encouragement that I received from the Amantombazana.”
Herzel Nobukhosi Mbuyisa
“The mentorship sessions were a turning point. Guided by women who had walked similar paths, I began to see what was possible. The safe spaces created during workshops allowed me to speak, share, and grow into my voice.
Through Amantombazana, I learned to believe in myself. I developed confidence, time management, and communication skills. I also discovered the power of resilience, the importance of community, and the responsibility of lifting others as you climb.”
Silindumusa Mlauzi
“At first, my life was filled with challenges. I had lost my parents at a young age and was raised by my grandmother, who selflessly supported me from primary through secondary school. But when I completed my advanced level, my grandmother, who had already sacrificed so much, simply could not afford to send me to university.
That’s when Amantombazana stepped in and changed everything. Their support was a turning point, giving me the resources and guidance I needed to focus on my studies, build confidence, and chase my dreams.”
Rosette Tabo Kawina
Rosette started with Amantombazana as a nine-year-old 3rd grader at King George VI Children’s Center for the Disabled in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She was born with phocomelia, a physical disability, affecting her left leg. She also has partial hearing impairment.
Now, a high schooler, Rosette is thriving at Greengables High School in Bulawayo.
“Amantombazana has played a pivotal role in Rosette's life as she has managed to attend her physiotherapy monthly and attend school without any challenges. Through help from Amantombazana we bought her crutches, a wheeled back pack, school uniforms and paid for school fees. Thank you to Amantombazana because Rosette's self esteem has been restored and she is doing very well at school.”
-Mother of Rosette Tabo Kawina
Hopewell Dube
“Amantombazana opened doors to opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise—providing financial support, access to experienced professionals, and a network of like-minded peers. Along the way, my lecturers and fellow students gave me invaluable encouragement and guidance.
Through this journey, I developed skills that go far beyond academics: critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, time management, adaptability, and communication. More importantly, I gained a deep passion for food science and a clear sense of purpose to use it in ways that improve lives.”
Perseverance Majola
“Before I began my academic journey with Amantombazana, life felt uncertain. I had big dreams, but they felt like they belonged to someone else. I saw myself as someone with potential, but I didn’t know how to unlock it.
I longed for a chance to grow, to learn, and to prove that I could become more than what my circumstances predicted. Amantombazana became a light in the dark — a place that believed in me before I fully believed in myself. With encouragement from my grandmother, Mamntungwa, I found the courage to take the first step.”
Every story we tell begins with someone who chooses to care, someone like you.
When you support Amantombazana, you open doors for young women who are ready to change their futures — and the world.
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