In the picture: Doubt Majoni (4 Girls Focus Trust Founder and Director)
By Nyasha Dube, Zvishavane
Volunteering is a great way to help others, and community-based organizations rely heavily on the efforts of dedicated volunteers to carry out their missions.
Women have long played a vital role in these organizations, offering their time, talents, and compassion to make a difference in their communities.
This is especially true during Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March.
There are countless women who have made a significant impact through their volunteer work in community-based organizations, and their contributions should be celebrated and recognized.
These women provide crucial services and support to those in need, often working behind the scenes to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
They may serve as mentors, fundraisers, event planners, or care providers, among other roles.
One example of a woman who has made a significant impact through her volunteer work in the small mining town of Zvishavane is Doubt Majoni. Born and bred in Zvishavane, Majoni is the founder and director of an organization called 4 Girls Focus Trust which works with young people with disabilities.
The mother of 5 boys says she can relate to the challenges faced by underprivileged people in her community, and this motivated her to get involved.
Majoni spends several hours every week at the office and in the field, but also says her work goes beyond working hours as she is available anytime to attend to the needs of the community.
The organization has also been instrumental in restoring the dignity and confidence of persons with albinism in Zvishavane, through providing basic needs such as sunscreen lotions, protective clothing and sanitary products for girls and women.
Majoni speaks passionately about the rights of persons with albinism, emphasizing that they are also human and have needs just like everyone else.
She also believes that mental health and menstrual hygiene are critical issues that need attention and pushes for the availability of sanitary kits at all schools.
“Giving birth to a child with albinism is a gift from God. They are also human, what differs is the melanin level. Their needs are the same. Girls need sanitary pads and education on how they can practice menstrual hygiene. In terms of education they also need to be accommodated since they have eye sight and hearing problems hence need large print books and hearing aides. Most of them are very intelligent. They only need a conducive environment to nurture their talents “
Majoni, 4 Girls Focus Trust
4 Girls Focus Trust biggest success story, according to Majoni, would be when they assisted a young lady Polite, who had been divorced for giving birth to two sons with albinism. They took her in, supported her to start a business and took her kids back to school.
Another success story is that of Yolanda Gwauya whom they supported to participate in Miss Albinism Zimbabwe contest. She was the second princess in the contest and Miss Albinism Midlands.
Like Majoni, countless other women are doing incredible work in community-based organizations. Whether it’s through direct service, fundraising, advocacy, or leadership, these women are making a tangible and positive impact on the lives of others. They deserve to be celebrated and recognized for their contributions.
“Women need a positive mindset and proper mental well-being. Let’s value ourselves, know our worth and multiply it. We are an economic power, our economics starts in our households. Let’s continue learning and growing so we can improve our livelihoods,” says Majoni