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In a small community where opportunities can feel few and far between, 23-year-old Tadiwanashe Mahuda has turned her life around. Once a single mother with no direction or income, she is now a confident businesswoman with dreams of growing her salon and empowering others. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the powerful impact of skills training and support.
“My name is Tadiwanashe Mahuda. I’m 23 years old, and I studied Hairdressing at Young Africa.
Before joining, I was just sitting at home doing nothing. As a single mother to a 4-year-old boy, life felt heavy — I had no thoughts of how to generate income. I had no focus, no plan, and no confidence.
Everything changed when I enrolled at Young Africa. I didn’t just learn hairdressing — I learnt Entrepreneurship and joined an ISAL (Internal Savings and Lending) group called Big Five with my classmates. The money I received from the ISAL group helped me start my own business. The entrepreneurship training taught me how to manage that business properly. I now know not to spend money recklessly — instead, I reinvest what I earn to grow.
Life Skills was another turning point. I learnt that I have the right to say no to sex. I now understand and practise my sexual and reproductive health rights. Because of this training, I am confident. I am financially stable. I no longer rely on men or anyone else to survive. I am standing on my own. I want to thank Young Africa for taking us from the lofer life — a life with no direction — to becoming financially independent young women. My dream is to own a big salon and be able to employ other young people. I want to give back the same way someone gave me a chance.”
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SERVE in Solidarity Ireland is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital.
SERVE’s Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20069094
Registered office in Cork is Scala, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork and No:419696
Registered office in Clonard Gardens, Belfast, BT13 2RL and NI073601
Charity No: CHY 18154 (ROI) / XT16752 (NI)
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