Ruramiso Mashumba

organization overview

Women produce half of the world’s food and are responsible for their family’s well being; yet they are often treated as second-class citizens. According to the United Nations, “women’s empowerment is one of the most important pathways to achieving the SDG goals.” Mnandi Africa helps rural women combat poverty and malnutrition by empowering and equipping women with skills and knowledge in agriculture, nutrition, markets and technology; assisting them access affordable and effective agro technology through an input-sharing program; and collectively purchase and sell goods and services. Mnandi’s vision is to ultimately end hunger and poverty.

Personal Bio

Ruramiso Mashumba is a young female farmer from Zimbabwe and the founder of Mnandi Africa, an organization that helps rural woman combat poverty and malnutrition. She holds an MBA in sustainable food and agriculture at the Royal Agriculture University in Cirencester, UK.

Through Mnandi Africa, Ruramiso is empowering and equipping women with skills and knowledge in agriculture, nutrition, markets, and technology. The organization also assists them to access affordable and effective agro-technology. Ruramiso holds several accolades and achievements, including being elected the national chairperson for the Zimbabwe Farmers Union. She was the first woman to hold the post. She is a recipient of the Women in Africa award and was named Overall Women Young Farmer and a 40 Under 40 Influential Leader in Zimbabwe. She’s been featured on TV 5 in Paris. She is also the Global Farmer Network Africa Lead.