Our Team

Fridah Phiri

Fridah Phiri is a self-motivated, rising Zambian development practitioner with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for teamwork. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies at the University of Lusaka.

Fridah is passionate about improving the lives and living standards of people in underserved communities. She is especially committed to representing the voices of the underrepresented children and women in both densely populated urban and rural areas. For over 5 years, Fridah has honed her knowledge about issues affecting fragile communities by regularly visiting orphanages, hospitals, clinics, and refugee camps.  

Ms. Fridah Phiri desires to achieve greater equity (fairness) among people in Zambia and the world at large. She aspires to strategically contribute to the development of a world where every individual can meet their basic living, education and health needs.

FUN FACT: Favorite economist: Dr. Dambisa Moyo

FUN FACT: I am a romantic movie junkie. 

It’s the ‘Notebook’ for me. I don’t even remember how many times I have watched it.

Emmah Charity Nkhoma

Emmah Charity Nkhoma is a young mom and educator with a long history of service to the global community. Previous appointments and engagements include:

• President – University of Zambia (UNZA) Curriculum Studies Association.
• Alumna – Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Business and Entrepreneurship Development program for Southern Africa. 

• Member – Youth Entrepreneur Community (YE Community). 
• Finalist – Jacaranda Hub’s students competition. 
• Nominee – Mwape Peer Awards nominee for the Leadership and Education category.
• Member – Water Youth Network 
• Activist – for The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) 

In 2022, Emmah began leading a project called GO4IT – an internationally funded environmental protection program being implemented at Chelston Secondary School in Lusaka.

Emmah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography with Curriculum Studies from the University of Zambia. She holds additional academic certificates from The Open Learn University and The University of South Africa.

FUN FACT: Favorite religious verse: “All things work for good to those that love the Lord.”  (Romans 8:28)

FUN FACT: I blend in and get along well with children below the age of 14 years.  I dance and sing to manage any anxious feelings. 

Mwelwa Yande Banda

Mwelwa Yande Banda is a medical student pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery at Cavendish University. Mwelwa is dependable, self-motivated and has a strong work ethic.  As a team-oriented citizen, Ms. Banda served as a Red Cross volunteer for two years where she contributed to health initiatives and campaigns.  Mwelwa has also been an active member of the Catholic Church for over 10 years.

At Mpunde Girls Secondary School, Mwelwa served as a religious prefect.  In 2018, she was elected to serve as secretary of the youth movement of St. Veronica Parish. Through these and numerous other experiences, Ms. Banda has consistently developed and demonstrated her ability to lead and interact with diverse audiences including Mother Teresa Missionaries of Charity orphanage.

Ms. Mwelwa Banda is passionate about the wellness and well-being of children and intends to effectively develop programs that will foster a healthier environment for them.

FUN FACT: Favorite author: Elechi Amadi 

FUN FACT: I can dance to South African hip-hop all day without getting tired.  I might even be able to dance myself to sleep while listening to it. 

Hambazi Timeke Nyambose

Hambazi Timeke Nyambose is a God fearing lady who embraces all Christian morals and ethics. She is a business-minded lady who started running her own small business immediately after graduating high school. Her ambition is to see her business ventures scale and prosper.

Hambazi attendedChipapa Secondary School where she was a Sports Prefect. She also participated in the school’s praise team (choir). In January 2022, Hambazi was one of the 60 people selected (out of 200+ applicants) to participate in The Kectil Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Program.

Hambazi’s dream is to use the proceeds of her businesses to support widows, vulnerable children, orphans and the elderly. Hambazi is also passionate about eliminating sexual and drug abuse stigmatisation in communities.

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Agatha Musonda

Agatha Musonda is a people person with a strong passion for capacity building and the development of others.  Easily identified for her charm and wit, Agatha stands out from the crowd  with an infusion of  empathy and sharp leadership skills.

Agatha is a Real Estate Professional turned Community and Public Sector Expert.  She currently  works as a full-time HR/Project Officer for another NGO in Zambia. Here she is responsible for  contributing to a plethora of activities that have been of significant impact and relevance to the global community.  Through 5 years of professional service, she has successfully engaged high level stakeholders across 8 provinces in Zambia as well as in Nigeria, Cambodia and the DRC.

Agatha is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Real Estate Management and Real Estate Development from the University of Lusaka.  To her portfolio, she has also added a certificate in Ethics as well a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).

FUN FACT: Hobbies: Traveling, socializing, exploring and reading.

FUN FACT: Agatha MC’d the very first NHF event she ever attended 

DAISY CHITANDA

DAISY CHITANDA is a driven and highly motivated future lawyer with a desire to help and protect the rights of vulnerable children in Zambia and the world at large.  Daisy’s history of leadership experience includes service as Vice-president of the Civic Education Club during her time at Lusaka Secondary School.

Daisy is passionate about helping the underprivileged in society because she believes that everyone has equal rights to happiness and a quality life regardless of their circumstances and financial status . She is empathetic and compassionate because she believes that not everyone is responsible for their hardships.

Daisy is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Lusaka.

FUN FACT: I started school at 2 years old.

FUN FACT:  If I could have any super power, it would be reading minds.

Mwape Lillian Chibuye

Mwape Lillian Chibuye is a youth activist and program coordinator, with 4 years of experience in strategic planning, assessing, facilitating, and implementing youth programs, particularly in youth leadership, education, and sports. 

She is an alumnus of the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) for Southern Africa , a 2017 Mandela Washington fellow at skyline college in California, USA; and through the African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AUYVC), recently completed her one-year deployment as an associate for Ashoka Africa, Lagos Office.

Between 2016 and 2019 as an alumnus for two US youth exchange programs, she has led various youth discussions in the American Centre at the US Embassy in Zambia and interacted with over 400 youths on leadership and youth development; and has assisted the US Embassy in conducting assessments and interviews for US exchange programs, particularly the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

In 2018, she founded a youth-led project ‘Stand Up’ that empowered children through soccer and created educational opportunities for kids in Chainda, a low-income community. They had weekly soccer training sessions for kids between 6 and 14 years old. And through a partnership with other organizations Stand Up made efforts to help these kids stay in school through sponsorship.

She has a degree in Education from the University of Zambia. A Professional Certificate in Youth Development Practice, with Centre for Youth Development Services (C4YDS), and their partners University of Minnesota and YIPA. And several certificates with Philanthropy University including Monitoring and evaluation, establishing effective partnerships, and essentials of nonprofit strategy. 

FUN FACT: Favorite religious verse: “For nothing will be impossible with God.”  Lk 1:37

FUN FACT: I started playing football (soccer) at age 6. I can juggle a soccer ball 1000 times without dropping it. 

Nyuma Harrison

Nyuma Harrison is a globally educated and raised healthcare practitioner, business leader and philanthropist.

Nyuma holds an Executive Master’s in Leadership degree from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Howard University.  She has also completed multiple certificate programs from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University. 

Her professional profile includes 20+ years of experience as an emergency nurse, clinical mentor and practice leader at some of the busiest trauma centers in the U.S. including Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C, and the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her experiences also include time spent in academia at top-ranked institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and the Catholic University of America. In 2019, she was named “Nurse Leader of the Year” by Nurse Hub Africa. Most recently, Nyuma was recruited to manage business Operations Manager for one of the world leading conglomerates – Amazon. 

Beyond her formal roles, Nyuma has proven herself as a trailblazer; adept at identifying gaps and creatively collaborating with others to develop SMART and sustainable solutions.  She is a highly sought after project partner and board advisor to organizations including the RISE Zambia Scholarship Foundation and the Organization for Women and Children’s Rights In Africa (WACRIA).

FUN FACT: Favorite destination:  Cape Town, South Africa

FUN FACT:  I really believe that I am part Zambian, part South Africa, part Rwandese, part Indian and part middle-eastern (not sure of exactly where yet).