BOARD AND TEAM

Board

Rare Disorders Zimbabwe (RDZ) board, team, volunteers and expert groups.

Willie Mapundu

Willie Mapundu

Chair

A seasoned IT specialist, Willie he holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Zimbabwe. Passionate about using technology to drive positive change, he is committed to supporting children from all backgrounds, ensuring they have the opportunities and support to reach their full potential.

Coreen Vongai Madanha

Coreen Vongai Madanha

Treasurer

A registered stockbroker with expertise in auditing and financial markets, Coreen holds an ACCA Certificate in International Audit and a Bachelor of Accounting Science from UNISA. Passionate about child-focused initiatives, she is especially committed to raising awareness about autism and supporting rare disease advocacy.

Tavonga Manga

Tavonga Manga

Vice-Secreatry

A pharmacist with expertise in the retail sector, Tavonga studied pharmacy at Harare Institute of Technology. Passionate about community health, he is committed to improving access to essential medications and promoting well-being.

Martina Kawome

Martina Kawome

A specialist ophthalmologist and public healthcare practitioner based in Harare, Dr. Kawome is dedicated to patient-centered care and research on Indigenous knowledge systems. Passionate about improving healthcare access, she advocates for inclusive and innovative medical solutions.

Masimba Mwazha

Masimba Mwazha

Dr Mwazha is a Harare-based medical practitioner, counseling psychologist, and family therapist with extensive experience in mental health. Having worked as a missionary doctor, he is passionate about supporting children and is dedicated to inclusive healthcare.

Luxwell Jokonya

Luxwell Jokonya

A leading pediatric neurosurgeon and medical researcher, Dr. Jokonya is the Head of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Sally Mugabe Hospital and a Program Director at the Ministry of Health. A Mandela Washington Fellow, he is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical care and improving outcomes for children with complex medical needs.

Paidamoyo Saurombe

Paidamoyo Saurombe

Paidamoyo Saurombe is a jurist with over 12 years of experience in litigation, human rights and business transactions. He is an executive committee member of the East Zimbabwe Conference and sits in the Constitution and Bylaws Committee of the Zimbabwe East Union Conference. He is also a board member of the Adventist Dental Clinic. He has set in the Interministerial Task Force on re-alignment of legislation to the Constitution and has been a member of the Ministry of Health Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV and Syphillis

Team

Trudy Nyakambangwe

Trudy Nyakambangwe

Founder and CEO
Nothando Napata

Nothando Napata

Project Manager
Rosely T. Rusike

Rosely T. Rusike

Intern