About Us

Background and History

The Helping Cub Foundation was founded in May 2020, by Tashawna Yosa. Inspired at 16 years by his school St. George's College, he decided to start The Foundation. With the belief that teenagers can also make a difference in society through dedication, purpose & leadership.

The young philanthropist invited a couple of teenagers he thought would love the cause. In less than 9 months, The Foundation had over 60 members inspired by each other to take action. The first Board of Directors (10) was announced on the 17th of October 2020.

The Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, confident lives. In Harare, Zimbabwe, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In small communities, it seeks to ensure that all people are united—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life.

Although, as a Team, we arrange various charity campaigns that are in line with our goals. We also value partnering with different organizations & firms that are also working towards our common goal.

Proudly from Zimbabwe, THC Foundation believes in "Destroying boundaries and creating a bridge between the disabled, underprivileged & the society."

Mission

Our missions are the outcomes that help us achieve our vision of seeing a world where people are united and interact with each other to help solve world problems:

Ensure more children and young people survive and thrive.
Empower the homeless and abandoned, to transform their lives.
Combat social boundaries & divisions.
Creating a bridge between the Disabled, Underprivileged & Society.
Inspire teenagers to take action to change the world.

Board of Directors

Tashawna Yosa

~Founder, Chairperson & Trustee

Tashawna Yosa is a 18-year-old teenager from Zimbabwe & with South African roots. At 16, he became one of the youngest successful entrepreneurs and philanthropists of Zimbabwe. Founder of Coseut Enterprises & The Helping Cub Foundation. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare. With a strong belief in teamwork, he decided to form a group of teenagers working towards a common goal; to work to improve the lives of the abandoned communities of Zimbabwe. Tashawna has high hopes of seeing The Foundation go as far as the United Nations & eventually partnering with them to solve problems faced by the children of Zimbabwe. He believes that if teenagers focus at an early age to achieve their goals and dreams; the future is theirs. "Members of THC Foundation inspire me!"

Takudzwa Matiza

~Vice Chairperson & Trustee

Takudzwa completed his A-Levels in 2020, studying sciences at St George's College. He is currently studying at the University of Cape Town for a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree. Takudzwa is motivated by the active participation to begin to recognise and implement change in the community. In his role of Vice Chairperson, he hopes to advise and inspire the THC Team in its vision and goals!

Rumbidzai (Remy) Mudzamiri

~Chief Executive Officer

I am 18 years old. There is a lot of pressure on our generation to fix the world past generations have left for us. We are supposed to be the saving grace of the nation. I joined The Helping Cub because this, to me, is away for us to start saving our nation. We are Cubs; young and energetic. And we have a mission... to help... in the best way we know-how. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Tinotenda Matambo

~Chief Operating Officer & Trustee

Tinotenda is a young diverse compassionate 18-year-old who aspires to become a medical doctor. He currently holds the position of President of the SGC Bible club where he has nurtured the leadership skills he is wholeheartedly prepared to offer to THC. Tinotenda is fired up to play his part in constructing the bridge between the underprivileged and disabled with society. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Makanaka Chikomo

~Director of Communications

I am 18-years-old and I come from a small home in Harare. I have been raised to love and care for my family which is why I believe in order to make the world a better place you have to start by looking at your own home. As the Director of Communications, I hope to erase the image of myself as an individual but as a member of the world whose, every step affects the next person. Currently attending school at Hellenic Academy.

Cheryl Yosa

~Chief Financial Officer

Miss Yosa is a young lady pursuing her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and Finance. Being keen and passionate in her desired field she has successfully gained exposure and experience working as an audit intern at Deloitte Zimbabwe and KPMG Canada. Moreover, to give back to the community she is greatly involved in the UNICEF events team at the University of Manitoba where she currently studies amongst other extracurricular activities.

Pataida Mazike

~Senior Project Manager

Multi-skilled, efficient, punctual and mobile. Ready to help the less fortunate people in Zimbabwe and motivate other members of The Helping Cub into achieving our goals and projects. Practical and innovative so I’m ready to come up with solutions to problems we face during the completion of these projects. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Mary Mandiwona

~Chief Administration Officer

There's nothing that feels better than knowing you're making a change in somebody somewhere's life! I love people and that's what makes being part of THC such a delight. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Tadiwanashe Mkonto

~Chief Development Officer

As an 18-year-old boy, driven with energy and dreams, I aspire to help change the world. I know I can't do it all by myself, but I'll like to do my part by the grace of God and assist others to do theirs. That is my main goal as Chief Development Officer. Creating a positive change that could impact a life. Because even one life changed, makes the world a brighter place. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Tatenda Chinhengo

~Associate Director

I wanted to find a way to help and make an impact on the community. Then I decided to approach Tashawna and get involved in The Helping Cub. I just hope that my job in The Helping Cub may make a big difference. I'm very passionate about Charity work and lending a helping hand where I can. Currently attending school at St. George's College, Harare.

Student Ambassadors

Tanyar Zhanje

Arundel School

Raised in a household that emphasised service over self throughout her adolescence, Tanyar joined The Helping Cub Foundation because she wanted to be involved in projects that make a bigger impact on our community as part of a family of her peers. Throughout her high school life, she has aspired and devoted herself to assisting and lending a helping hand to her colleagues and teachers across all her spheres. Tanyar always tries to provide a sense of reason and alternative mindset to ideas and plans to help create a fully practical and prosperous project overall. From a young age, she has always set the goal to study medicine in the future and truly devote her life to giving back to the less fortunate by becoming a Doctor Without Borders. Currently an upper six at Arundel School.

Ropafadzo Kanongovere

Chisipite Senior School

‘…faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.’ 1 st Corinthians 13 vs 13. This verse is not only a part of the Chisipite School Reading, but a verse I aim to live by and emulate. I believe that by being a member of the Foundation, I can manifest this love through helping people. As an accomplished member of several speaking societies, including the Debate Society, Chisipite Current Affairs Society and Model United Nations, I have the confidence and eloquence to speak to a multitude of people and create bonds and relationships that can create an impact on people’s lives and in the Foundation. Though I am 18 years old and quite young, I aspire to channel my energy and voice into positive projects that benefit our community in any way I can, and there’s no better time like now! Currently learning at Chisipite Senior School.

Tadiwa Chari

Christ Ministries High School

I am an eighteen-year-old female, who is currently studying her A levels at Christ Ministries . I am very honoured to be part of THC as an ambassador, as I will get a platform to spread affection and benevolence in this world that so urgently needs it. I was able to see the world in a different light through the LEO club at my former school and since then, the fire in me, to help others, has never burnt out. I love how THC allows people of different milieus to interact and gives everyone a chance, as I believe that help can come from anyone regardless of who they are.

Rumbidzaishe Chihumelah

Chisipite Senior School

I believe there is a lot of work to be done to bridge the social gaps in Zimbabwe from the underprivileged to the disabled, this is something that I’ve always wanted to be a part of. I joined THC to be part of the change that I want to see, to build long-lasting relationships with these people and also to inspire more people my age to do the same. Having have been a committee member of the MCC social welfare club I have seen that there are people out there full of love, joy and potential, that needs to be shared with the world. The work will never truly be finished but it’s our duty to do what we can. I am 17 and currently learning at Chisipite Senior School.

Jason Mugabe

Irene Christian College

My personal mantra is 'Leave no man behind'. It is my dream to make a significant impact in the lives of those facing adversity and to assist them in accessing more life-changing opportunities like the ones I have graciously been given. Billy Graham once said, "God gave us two hands, one to receive with and one to give with." In that regard, I would like to give just as I have been given.

Tiya Chasi

High Achievers College

I’m a very kind and loving person. I love children and was raised to always care for others and give back to the less fortunate. I’m a bit of an introvert, but I’m also very confident and try to make a big impact on other people’s lives. Since primary school, I have been to a number of different schools and interacted with people, of different backgrounds. I’m able to interact with different people without being judgmental and would be a safe space for them. Being in the Foundation will help me connect with more people and it will be an outlet for me to be able to help and offer my service to those who need it.

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