Women and Girl Child Empowerment Advocate, Community Builder and Leader,
Philanthropist and Motivational Speaker. Founder of Woman and Girls Arise
Zimbabwe, Canada Woman and Girls Arise Foundation, Hope For Her Global and an
upcoming writer.
The Alberta Black Gold Philanthropist of the Year award winner is Zimbabwean
born. A secondary school English Literature teacher and Banker by profession. After
graduation she sought to serve in the most disadvantaged communities in urban
areas. Because of her passion for the Girl Child, she became involved in the Girl
Child Network and was active in the Girl Child Movement and Affirmative
Action Movement in Zimbabwe. She set up girls clubs, empowered young girls
and women and make them believe in their ability and equality with men. She
helped girls keep active and removed them from vices that had swallowed many
brilliant children. A service she still provides today in the different communities
and organizations she continues to work with and volunteer. Maria migrated to
North America 21 years ago to join her family in Dallas Texas USA, and later
moved to Canada. Coming from an Education background with teaching
experience, Maria believes that Education is the door to freedom, offering a
chance to a brighter future “. I am a true disciple of home is best but I believe my
God willing, I am a better citizen alive and tomorrow will be able to help rebuild a
better community for the children who are the future. I have a fairly chequered
life that has been bordering on hope. A hope that has never died, a hope that
never fades, a hope that whilst we are immigrants in foreign lands, will one day
be treated equal and not as second-class citizens so that in turn we enjoy the
dream. Through Woman Arise Organization she hopes to support Education,
literacy development and Economic Sustainancy for women and girls