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Obey Musiwa
Herald Correspondent
HOPE Resurrect Trust founder Florence Mudzingwa won silver after she clinched the second run-up spot in the Disability Leadership Award at the 2026 Women Changing the World Global Awards in Paris, a competition that drew over 1 500 nominations from 97 countries.
Her recognition underscores the global impact of grassroots initiatives that empower women and girls with disabilities, highlighting how local advocacy can ripple into international change.
Speaking to Zimpapers today, Ms Mudzingwa said her work is transforming lives by equipping women and girls with disabilities with confidence and skills.
She emphasised a sense of belonging, challenging limiting perceptions and fostering leadership.
“The women and girls with a disability are marginalised in society, often bringing in a sense of hopelessness,” said Ms Mudzingwa.
“The Trust is therefore set out to empower and resurrect hope in the girl child with a disability to allow her to realise her potential and the impact she has in her community and society as a whole.”
She emphasised that her initiatives are unique because they cultivate supportive environments where women with disabilities gain confidence, self-esteem, and practical skills to improve their quality of life.
“This work is unique because it cultivates and nurtures a supportive environment where women with disabilities build their confidence and self-esteem,” she said.
“Equipping them with knowledge and skills that empower them to improve their quality of life positively.”
Winning the award validates Florence’s journey, showing how her passion to transform one life has grown into a movement challenging perceptions and inspiring social change.
“After winning this award, I felt a deep sense of gratitude and emotional reflection on my journey,” she said.
“This award is important to me because when I started my passion was to transform one person, but the ripple effect has impacted women and girls, challenging limiting perceptions and becoming social change agents in issues that concern their lives.”
She said disability is embraced as human diversity, and women with disabilities rise with dignity, confidence, and leadership in community and national development.
“I envision a society where women and girls with disabilities rise with confidence, dignity, self-worth and cultivate skills that will enable them to participate fully in personal, community and national development.”
