Staff Members

Saliwe Mutetwa-Zakariya

Director

Saliwe Mutetwa-Zakariya

Director

Saliwe is the Founding Director of Talia Women's Network and is driven by a personal vision for women, girls and youth to attain the freedom to experience wholeness in terms of health, education and enterprise opportunities. Prior to establishing Talia, Saliwe worked for more than ten years in various capacities in youth development, drawing from her expertise in strategic planning and management; NGO management and governance, fundraising and resource mobilization, youth programming (employability, vocational technical skills and enterprise development), leadership development and sustainable community-based initiatives for income generation and poverty alleviation. Saliwe courageously established the organization after going through a personal ‘dungeon’ phase where both she and her husband were unemployed, lived with no access to water and electricity, and did not know where the next meal would come from. Meaning ‘dew from heaven’, Talia exists to provide sustenance for women, girls and youth, offering integrated socio-economic and health support.

Lorraine Dzapasi

Program Officer

Lorraine Dzapasi

Program Officer

Lorraine has a certificate in Early Childhood Development and has been working as a teacher since 2014. She is passionate about the welfare of women and children and has spent time in community development to improve their well being. Lorraine is an avid learner who works well under pressure and with limited supervision. Her work in Talia enables her to fulfil her calling of uplifting the lives of women and children in the communities.

Rufaro Zumbani

M&E Officer

Rufaro Zumbani

M&E Officer

Rufaro holds a degree in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe and has obtained professional certification in Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation, along with an Uplift Leadership Certificate. Her core competencies encompass monitoring and evaluation, data collection, report writing, and database management. Rufaro is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable members of society and is also an entrepreneur.

Ashly Nokutenda Chikosi

Program Officer

Ashly Nokutenda Chikosi

Program Officer

Ashly holds a social work degree from Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University. She is a dedicated social work graduate intern at Talia Women’s Network. She has prior experience working with an organization that focuses on empowering girls and young women, fostering resilience, and reducing vulnerability. Passionate about women’s empowerment and sustainable economic development, Ashly is committed to helping women achieve self-reliance and avoid exploitation. Her strong Christian values inspire her to serve with compassion and purpose.

Dephine Nyamapfeni

Finance, Admin & Compliance Officer

Dephine Nyamapfeni

Finance, Admin & Compliance Officer

Dephine Mazvita Nyamapfene is a formidable force in the realm of women’s welfare and legal advocacy. Hailing from a rural background, Dephine’s upbringing instilled in her a profound empathy for the struggles faced by rural women in accessing legal resources, inspiring her to pursue a career in law with the aim of enlightening and empowering her community. Dephine embodies resilience and passion in her mission to champion women’s rights. Her academic achievements, including a LLBS Degree from the University of Zimbabwe, coupled with her transformative experience in the UPLIFT Leadership Development Programme, have equipped her with the tools to effect positive change. Dephine stands as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing that with unwavering determination and a resilient spirit, one can surmount any obstacle and reach for the stars in pursuit of their dreams.

Nneka Empress Obiaju

Program Intern

Nneka Empress Obiaju

Program Intern

Nneka is a third-year student at Women’s University of Africa, studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. As part of her academic program, she is completing a nine months attachment in industrial Social Work. Nneka is a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for helping people and ensuring that all activities are implemented according to the shared calendar. She has made a huge contribution in coordinating community health and wellness campaigns, assisting in the implementation of the skills development program facilitated by Talia Women’s Network. Nneka is enthusiastic about counselling, leadership training, case management and has gained much experience in working with women and girls.

Nyasha Musimwa

Program Officer

Nyasha Musimwa

Program Officer

Nyasha Musimwa is a passionate Social Work graduate from Africa University. With her academic background she blends social development expertise with creative digital storytelling. Through her work with Talia Women's Network during her attachment year she discovered her passion for visual documentation, expertly capturing impactful moments through photography. Her unique combination of social work skills and creative abilities enables her to create meaningful change while sharing compelling stories of community transformation.

Lydia Musariri

Community Facilitator

Lydia Musariri

Community Facilitator

Lydia is a third year student at Bindura University of Science Education, studying towards a degree in Development Studies and Geosciences. Lydia is a passionate learner and a good team player. She has used her time at Talia to contribute towards development efforts targeted at women and girls. Her work with the women and girls at grassroots level has increased her awareness towards the plight of vulnerable women and girls in terms of access to information and empowerment opportunities.

Moffat Jingamvura

Community Facilitator

Moffat Jingamvura

Community Facilitator

Moffat is a primary school teacher at Masembura Primary School in Mashonaland Central. He is a Community Facilitator at Talia because of his passion for youth and women development. Moffat is married with three children.

Annastacia Muzvube

Community Facilitator

Annastacia Muzvube

Community Facilitator

Annastacia is a teacher who is passionate about helping transforming and imparting knowledge to the lives of children in communities. She believes in community inclusive solutions and a bottom up approach to everyday issues of the families in the communities she serves. Annastacia has a great zeal to assist rural communities and increase access to education and information. Working with Talia, Annastacia has found meaning in amplifying issues affective women and helping them uplift their lives and enhance their well-being as well as that of their families.

Staff Members

Saliwe Mutetwa-Zakariya

Lorraine Dzapasi

Rufaro Zumbani

Ashly Nokutenda Chikosi

Dephine Nyamapfeni

Nneka Empress Obiaju

Nyasha Musimwa

Lydia Musariri

Moffat Jingamvura

Annastacia Muzvube

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