About Us

The Tahris! Foundation: A Commitment Born from Compassion

The Tahris! Foundation emerged organically from the core values of the Tahris! brand. Our founders witnessed firsthand the profound impact a lack of basic hygiene and educational resources had on children in underserved communities.

They realized that “self-care” had to extend beyond personal indulgence; it needed to become a fundamental right.

This realization ignited our mission: to redefine self-care as a holistic well-being that nourishes the body, empowers communities, and provides access to education.

We believe that when students feel clean, healthy, and confident, they are better able to focus in school, build self-esteem, and unlock their full potential.

The Foundation is our unwavering commitment to this vision – ensuring that no student’s journey is hindered by preventable challenges. We are rooted in community, powered by compassion, and designed to ignite lasting transformation.

Our Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

To empower students in underserved communities in Zimbabwe and across Africa and beyond by providing essential self-care and educational support, fostering dignity, and unlocking their full potential.

Vision

We envision a future where every student, everywhere, confidently pursues their education, empowered by accessible self-care that uplifts their spirit and unlocks boundless opportunity.

Our Values

  • Compassion: We lead with empathy, striving to understand and respond to the unique needs of every individual we serve.
  • Dignity: We believe in upholding the inherent worth and self-respect of every student, fostering environments where they feel valued and respected.
  • Accessibility: We are committed to ensuring that self-care essentials and educational opportunities are within reach for all, regardless of circumstance.
  • Community: We foster strong, collaborative relationships, believing that lasting change is built hand-in-hand with the communities we serve.
  • Transformation: We drive lasting positive change, igniting personal growth and creating pathways to brighter futures for students and their communities.
  • Sustainability: We implement eco-conscious practices and promote long-term well-being, ensuring our impact is both enduring and responsible.

Our Valued Partners

Our dedicated team and mentors are the driving force behind the Tahris! Foundation. We are passionate individuals committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of students.

Tahris Pvt. Ltd.

African Leadership Academy

African Careers Network

Anzisha Prize

Mastercard Foundation FAST Program

ZimTrade

Meet the Team

Our dedicated team and mentors are the driving force behind the Tahris! Foundation. We are passionate individuals committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of students.

Tanatsiwa Dube

– Executive Director

A Zimbabwean writer and advocate, Tanatsiwa is an African Leadership Academy alumna. She’s a published author and former Junior Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts & Recreation (2020–2022).

As a SRHR radio host and SAYWHAT youth leader, she has long championed youth empowerment and wellness.

Tanatsiwa is currently pursuing International Relations at Ritsumeikan APU in Japan. In her role as Executive Director, Tanatsiwa steers the overall direction of the Tahris! Foundation, ensuring that its mission to empower individuals through eco-conscious, health-first self-care remains at the forefront of all initiatives.

Tanatsiwan combines her passion for youth empowerment and wellness with her leadership to drive the foundation’s growth and impact in remote communities.

Gerald Moyo

– Programs Manager

Gerald is a Chemical & Processing Engineering student and the SRC President at Manicaland State University. His experience in student governance and policymaking has made him a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and marginalized groups.

As Programs Manager, he is responsible for the development and execution of the Tahris! Foundation’s wellness education workshops, tuition subsidies, and self-care kit distribution initiatives.

Drawing from his proven ability to negotiate and create positive change for students, Gerald ensures that the foundation’s programs are impactful and directly address the needs of underserved rural communities.

His background in research and product formulation also provides a unique technical perspective, informing how Tahris! can offer safe, effective, and sustainable self-care products through its programs

Tino

Co-Founder

A strategic powerhouse and African Leadership Academy alumna, Tinotenda is a visionary changemaker known for her precision and empathy.

She founded Chimzy Arts & Agribusiness Club to combat gender-based violence, using enterprise as a vehicle for empowerment, healing, and resilience.

In her role as Finance & Admin Manager, Tinotenda uses her razor-sharp financial and logistical mind to ensure that the Tahris! Foundation’s operations remain efficient, impactful, and human-centered.

Her commitment to people and performance shines through as she manages the foundation’s finances, administration, and customer relations, ensuring every resource is used to advance the foundation’s mission of providing wellness and education to underserved communities.