My name is Nyasha Tarisayi. I am 24 years old, from the Chief Murinye area of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, but I grew up in Chiwariro village. I spent most of my childhood with my grandmother and grandfather from grade 0 up to Form 4 (Grade 10).


My name is Nyasha Tarisayi. I am 24 years old, from the Chief Murinye area of Masvingo, Zimbabwe, but I grew up in Chiwariro village. I spent most of my childhood with my grandmother and grandfather from grade 0 up to Form 4 (Grade 10).
This year as a FLAC Fellow has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. I have been gaining insights into leadership, activism, and how to create meaningful change in my community.
When I joined the FLAC Fellowship, I thought I had a pretty clear idea of what activism and feminism were. I thought I knew what it meant to speak up, to lead, and to create change.
This year, the FLAC Fellowship has been a powerful space for growth, reflection, and leadership. As fellows, we are learning that real change in our communities begins with understanding the challenges people face every day.
Since beginning their journey in 2024, our FLAC Fellows have been actively engaging, learning, and advocating for change across the continent. Now in 2026, their impact continues to grow as they use their voices and experiences to challenge inequality and drive meaningful conversations.
At the Thabazimbi GBV Reduction Steering Committee, our mission is to support schools in creating safe, healthy, and productive learning environments. One school we have identified for focused engagement this year is Mabogopedi Secondary School.
On 13 February 2026, the Karabelo GBV Response Project joined Anova Health for a mental health campaign at Mabogopedi School. Our project coordinator was invited to speak to learners about cyberbullying a growing concern for teens in today’s online world.
