Last weekend, Agora Club Zimbabwe and Rafiki Girls Centre successfully hosted a Bridgerton-themed event, attracting guests from Zambia and Botswana.

Chido Musasiwa, President of Agora Club Zimbabwe, highlighted some of the club’s charitable endeavors over the years, including:

• Eyes for the World
• Nationwide distribution of reusable pads
• Donation of laptops and a solar unit to Salem Children’s Home and Rafiki Girls Centre
• Support to Danai and Harare children’s homes

Musasiwa announced that the funds raised from the event would be used to purchase items for the girls at Rafiki Girls Centre. She emphasized the alignment of this partnership with the club’s motto, “Building for Sustainable Growth,” and the center’s role in empowering young women. Rafiki provides a platform where young girls are empowered to look after themselves with the skillsets they are learning.

“This gala is a crucial step in our fundraising efforts for Rafiki Girls Centre. Your support will help us purchase essential items from their wish list, making a tangible difference in the lives of young women. Together, we will drive positive change, support meaningful causes, and create lasting bonds,” added Musasiwa.

“From what we have raised as Agora Club Zimbabwe we aim to purchase what we can of these items: industrial Sewing Machine, overlocking machine, whiteboards and a printer,” she said.

Chido added: “Looking ahead to 2024-2025, my vision as President is to expand our membership, fostering a strong community of like-minded individuals passionate about service and friendship. We will build bridges and nurture relationships locally and internationally as is happening today with our sisters from Zambia, Botswana, Ladies Circle Zimbabwe and Round table.”

Sponsors of the event included: Brands for Less, Vitality Wellness, Econet, Delta Corporation Ltd, Afdis, Londoners, Zsazsa Creations, Masawara, Robert Root, C Suite DECOR equipment, Floribunda Flowers, Wedding Wishes Programs, Cresta Lodge, Elle’s Perfumes, ⁠HumusOn Complex, Providence, Camuchi Advertising, Sachikonye-Ushe Legal Practice, Proweb, Enthle Beauty Spa, Inkwenkwezi Solar Energy, Pam Golding – Borrowdale, Munzwa holistic health, Multi-Media, MyAfrika Magazine, HMetro, Showbiz, Runit, Loud 5, EC rentals, Real Result Fitness Club, and The Eye Institute.

Agora Club Zimbabwe board for 2024-25:

1. President – Chido Musasiwa-Gutu
2. Vice President – Avril Joseph
3. Treasurer – Patricia Murambinda
4. Secretary – Monalisa Sachikonye
5. Projects -Winnie Amadi
6. Immediate past Vice President – Emilia Hatendi