REHOBOATH College founder Thina Mpofu has been nominated for the prestigious Women’s Outstanding Achievements Award in recognition of her transformative work in the education sector.
Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, Mpofu, who turned 44 today, said her journey began in rural Plumtree in the Ngwana area, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by young girls, particularly the high school dropout rate caused by early pregnancies and child marriages.
“These experiences ignited a lifelong mission to create a path for empowerment through education,” she said.
Mpofu said Rehoboath College, officially established in 2012, began in earnest in 2016 when she and her husband started tutoring services with a single student.
Within a month, their passion and results drew more students and their living room quickly turned into a beacon of hope.
What started as top-up classes for working professionals has blossomed into a full Ordinary level institution, producing graduates who have gone on to become nurses, teachers and other professionals.
“Currently working at a teacher training institution, I continue to pour my heart into educational development,” Mpofu said.
“This was a surprise nomination and subsequent votes by the public reflect the profound appreciation for my selfless work.”
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She expressed excitement and shock that someone saw it fit to nominate her, saying it shows that people appreciate the little contribution she is making.
The awards ceremony to be held in Bulawayo on April 30, will be graced by top dignitaries, including the Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Albert Nguluvhe and Bulawayo Metropolitan Affairs and Devolution minister Judith Ncube.
