Who We Are

Empowering women and girls to realise their full potential and achieve greatness

We believe in empowering women and communities in situations of poverty,illiteracy, disease and social injustice. Our interventions aim to develop large scale, positive changes through economic and social programs that enable women and children to realise their potential.

What We Do

Education & Leadership Development

Economic Empowerment & Livelihoods

Reproductive Health & Rights

Partner With Us

Help Us Raise Funds

Sign up for “Friends of Talia” and become a Talia Ambassador – help us advocate and champion the Talia cause within your networks.

Become A Mentor

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for the UPLIFT Leadership Development Program. The information contained in the completed form is confidential and will not be shared with anyone.

Become A Volunteer

Talia Women's Network calls on all volunteers to assist in programming areas. Kindly complete the brief form if you are interested in signing up as a volunteer. Talia reserves the right to assess all volunteers before engagement.

Media

News & Updates

What They Say

Thembile Gola
Thembile Gola
Read More
"The Uplift program really re-introduced me to myself and the things that are meaningful to me. It cemented my confidence and helped me understand that I'm not alone. Sharing the space with other young ladies made it all easier. I definitely haven't been the same person ever since."
Donnette Chiduku
Donnette Chiduku
Read More
"I joined Talia in 2018 through the Uplift Program , then called Young Women Leadership Development Program. I was at that time confused, bored and helpless from being at home all the time, being a mom and wife (I don't regret any of those roles, I just needed more). Being an extrovert, I needed something to remind me of who I was as a person outside of the home. I found Talia to be that place where I could share my experience and journey of self discovery without being judged, looked down upon or prejudice. At first I felt a little intimidated because it was just the two of us who were married and mothers. But at Talia it made no difference, I found a family and I found sisters who saw me as a person beyond all that. I moved from that uncertainty and confusion of who I was and where I wanted to go to discovering that I really had a passion for family therapy and issues that revolved around children, women and the home, I decided that no matter how long it took, I would pursue Family Therapy. Even now after finishing the Uplift Program, I am still very much a member of the Talia family at heart, having shared their vision. I learnt to run my own race without competing with the woman next to me. I learnt to live life and laugh through the good and bad. I have had opportunities, battles and experiences both good and bad but Talia has been my home where I can run to and have never felt alone since then. When an opportunity to further my studies unexpectedly came knocking at my door through the Southern and Eastern African Region for Women's Law this year, I grabbed it with both hands! I remembered my lessons at Talia: staying positive, prepared and ready to upgrade and uplift myself as a person regardless of barriers or obstacles I face. Motherhood hasn't stopped me, am now a mom of two, studying Masters in Women's Socio-legal Studies (after graduating for my undergraduate degree in 2015) and no matter how hard or challenging it can get, it's worth it! I look to the future with hope and anticipation that more doors will open and personal grown is a certainty. The forces for me are greater than the forces against me. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength! All women are equal, if not better, being authentic to oneself gives you leverage... I could write a book but I am eternally grateful for having found such an amazing family of sisters with whom I have built strong friendships and networks!!"
Adeva Machiso
Adeva Machiso
Read More
"Growing up, becoming a wife and a new mother usually takes a toll on young women, fortunately for me I got the privilege to be part of Talia's UPLIFT leadership development program. The program enlightened me and I learnt that my dreams and vision do not have to die but what I needed was to construct my life map in such a way that balanced all me responsibilities and new life. The financial literacy training was great in teaching me on the importance of having multiple streams of income to avoid being broke."
Liz Nyamuda
Liz Nyamuda
Read More
"The transition from being employed to setting up your own business is never an easy move. The comfort that comes with knowing that you do have a pay check at the end of each month to moving to not knowing how you going to make your first sale or pay a bill is very difficult. Just when I was still pondering on whether I should fully run business or continue with the daunting job search, my former boss signed me up for the Uplift Programme at Talia. I always refer to programme as having set me up on a self rediscovery journey as it helped me identify where my passion and skills met and harnessing the two. The programme helped me find the balance of not throwing away the career I had been building at the same time start a sewing business. Over the years I have experienced that each sewing opportunity availed to me I am able to offer a little bit more because of my background. The energy of shared spending with other young women, gave me the courage to dream again and periodically I now work on my vision board. I realized the risk I was taking was just but what my dreams needed, thanks to Talia I now live a fulfilling life."
Sharon Mtetwa
Sharon Mtetwa
Read More
"One outstanding thing that impacted me from the UPLIFT Leadership Dev Program at Talia Women's Network will definitely be teamwork. I struggled when it came to working with people and yet it was always something that was required of me in every line of work that I found myself in. The program helped me conquer an inferiority complex, mob fright and incompetence among other things. I have never been the same since then, in both personality and accomplishments."
Lucy Makuti
Lucy Makuti
Read More
"Being part of the training was such an empowering journey. I am a changed woman. With this right attitude towards life I know I am set for GREATNESS, knowing that I CAN and I WILL achieve it."
Denise Mangunda
Denise Mangunda
Read More
"My name is Denise Mangunda. I'm an industrial and manufacturing engineering graduate. I am a blogger and on my blog I share lessons that I learn from my day to day experiences as well as reflections. The UPLIFT Leadership Development Program encourages all round development in individuals, this I saw through the mentorship that we received as well as the lessons on leadership, goal setting, financial management to name a few and this was growth and experience for me,"
Denise Mangunda
Denise Mangunda
Read More
"My name is Denise Mangunda. I'm an industrial and manufacturing engineering graduate. I am a blogger and on my blog I share lessons that I learn from my day to day experiences as well as reflections. The UPLIFT Leadership Development Program encourages all round development in individuals, this I saw through the mentorship that we received as well as the lessons on leadership, goal setting, financial management to name a few and this was growth and experience for me,"
Christine Makumbirofa
Christine Makumbirofa
Read More
"Mentoring helped me appreciate my personal capabilities and opened up my mind to a second income stream through entrepreneurship. I am grateful that my mentor invested her time into my development. I learnt that as an entrepreneur, start by working with what you have and on what you need in the present, then take one day at a time - Growth will certainly come and you will become a big brand. I learnt the value of setting manageable and realistic targets."
Rumbi Musonza
Rumbi Musonza
Read More
"This picture is definitely a representation of my work and what I love doing. The kids are street kids who remembered me from way back then and it shows my activism journey. The one outstanding lesson from the UPLIFT program, that I still live by is - I am a brand and as a brand I have to represent myself wherever I go. UPLIFT taught me that being myself is the only super power that I need and I have lived with this ever since."
Angela Ukama
Angela Ukama
Read More
“The program impacted my life in more ways than I can ever express gratitude for. I didn't know I needed help in coming up with a solid plan for my life and that it is possible to set realistic goals. The formal training we received has moulded me into who I am today. I have learnt to think outside the box and my career has taken an unexpected trajectory. I also have a sisterhood I can reach out to. I am truly grateful for what I learnt at Talia.”
Sympathy Sibanda
Sympathy Sibanda
Read More
“The program gave me lifetime sisters and it also enlarged my network. Most of my clients and support system is through people I met in this program. Through Talia I went on to apply for the YEP program where I won money that boosted my food manufacturing company. We have now expanded to more than 10 snacks when we started with only peanut butter. Now we have products such as almond nuts, cashew nuts, nuts and raisins, boiled and dried nuts, fusion nuts and seeds, corn snacks, biltong, salted nuts and macadamia nuts. We now boast of providing employment to youths and women and also being a multi award winning company. I don't only rely on my then mentor but many mentors within the pool of the program.”
Ruvimbo Mutero
Ruvimbo Mutero
Read More
“The Financial Literacy training really changed & empowered me to attain financial freedom. It thorough on aspects of budgeting, financial planning & saving. I was one person who couldn't budget or save. That all has changed…”
Spiwe Ziso
Spiwe Ziso
Read More
“The UPLIFT Leadership Dev Program left and indelible mark in my life... It helped me clarify my personal vision and boosted my confidence as a young woman.”
Samantha Mudiriro
Samantha Mudiriro
Read More
"When I joined Talia, I had a low self-esteem and very low confidence levels and I dropped out. In the workshops, everyone else had something to contribute and this made me very uncomfortable and hence the decision to drop out. But Talia pursued me... I also realised I wanted to remain in my comfort zone and Talia was pushing me to the edge, they were pushing me to do better. I realised the opportunity I was missing out on and rejoined the program. I decided to challenge myself and was determined to tackle my confidence issues. Coming back to the program was my first bold step, one I do not regret... I have been making bold decisions since then and am now leading my own organisation (WANGU). I am glad I pushed on, as I am now a confident young lady and it all began at Talia."
Peace Mtize
Read More
"All the training and workshops had an impact on my life but Financial Literacy stands out for me. Through the financial literacy training, I got to understand that it was possible to save as little as 10 cents. I used to think I would start saving when I had a lot of money. When I enrolled for the program, I was in so much debt, I did not even know where to start to try clear the debt but after attending the workshop, I started implementing the tips we had been given and it worked miracles for me. Today, I am debt free and it has improved my relationships with friends and family. I am able to spoil my son, which I could not do and I have my little piggy bank, where I keep all the money I have to spare. I learnt to spend only what I have and will never go back to living in debt. Talia also encouraged me to upgrade myself academically and to pursue my passion. I am now a certified Personal Trainer and my life is content."
Previous
Next