Who We Are
Flamelily Foundation works alongside communities to expand access to education, health, and opportunity for women, girls, and young people across Southern Africa and the diaspora.
Who We Are
Flamelily Foundation works alongside communities to expand access to education, health, and opportunity for women, girls, and young people across Southern Africa and the diaspora.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To foster dignity, rights, and opportunity for women and young people through education, advocacy, and community-led solutions.
Vision
A world where women and girls thrive with dignity and are celebrated as agents of change.
Values
Respect. Inclusion. Integrity. Impact.
Our Team
Flamelily Foundation is led by a multidisciplinary team working across education access, women's health research, partnerships, storytelling, and impact evaluation.
Together, the team brings experience from fields including engineering, communications, monitoring and evaluation, digital strategy, and programme delivery ensuring that ideas translate into practical programmes and measurable outcomes.
Leadership
Panashe Sivindani CEO & Chair of the Board
Panashe Sivindani provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Flamelily Foundation. As CEO and Chair of the Board, she oversees organisational strategy, partnerships, governance, and long-term programme development.
Founding Team
Gamuchirai Susan Muchirahondo Co-Founder
Gamuchirai Muchirahondo is one of the founders of Flamelily Foundation and remains closely connected to the organisation's vision and community work.
Core Team
Tsitsi Mugazambi Managing Director / Head of PR & Marketing
Tsitsi leads communications, media relations, and public engagement across Flamelily Foundation. She works closely with the media and digital teams to ensure the organisation's messaging reflects both the realities communities face and the values guiding the foundation's work.
Fadzai Ziyambe Monitoring & Evaluation / Impact Lead
Fadzai leads monitoring, evaluation, and learning across Flamelily's programmes. She develops the dashboards, reporting systems, and data tools that help the organisation measure outcomes and continuously improve its work.
Almah Madziro Partnerships & Operations
Almah leads partnership engagement and operational coordination across Flamelily initiatives. Her work focuses on building strong collaborations with community organisations while supporting programme implementation and impact tracking.
Zanele Alice Chidaushe Communications & Media - Social Media & Content
Zanele coordinates digital storytelling and social media engagement for Flamelily Foundation. Her work focuses on translating complex social issues into accessible stories that help audiences understand and connect with the organisation's mission.
Tadiwa Ngwari Executive Assistant
Tadiwa supports executive coordination and organisational operations. With a background in medical administration, she ensures leadership communication, documentation, and administrative systems remain organised and effective.
Programme & Product Contributors
These individuals contribute to specific programme areas, product incubation, or operational support.
Ruvarashe Mutasa - Education & Programmes
- Elijah Ogbemudia - Managing Director / Head of Product, RUVA+
- Takudzwa Nakwaenda - Technology & Systems
- Mahlet Ayele - Product & Sales, Sponsor Dashboard
- Amanda Simon - Community Host, RUVA+
- Audacious Jaunda - Advisor, Storytelling & Media
- Nini Network Media Team - Documentary & Storytelling Production
Advisors & External Support
- Legal & Compliance Advisor (External) Supports governance and regulatory oversight.
- Finance & Accounting Partners (Outsourced) Provide financial systems, reporting, and compliance support.
Work With Us
Flamelily's work grows through collaboration. We welcome people who want to contribute their skills, time, or ideas to support education pathways, women's health initiatives, and community-led solutions.
Explore opportunities to work with us.
Explore careers, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
A Word From Our CEO
Flamelily was born out of both memory and vision - memory of the barriers I saw growing up, and vision of what becomes possible when everyone is given dignity, education, and tools to lead. We're not just addressing period poverty or education gaps - we are building a future shaped by women and rooted in community. To everyone who walks this journey with us - thank you. The work is heavy, but so is the hope.
Let's work together.
Panashe Sivindani
President & CEO, Flamelily Foundation