The Staff
Our dedicated staff members work tirelessly to implement our programs and achieve our mission across Africa.
Liliane Nayituriki
Leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of Culture Connect's programs. Develops partnerships, monitors progress, and ensures programs align with cultural and developmental goals across regions.
Fadzi Soko
Manages budgeting, financial reporting, and donor compliance. Supports fundraising efforts and ensures responsible allocation of resources to sustain operations and community projects.
Joel
Documents, preserves, and promotes indigenous knowledge, languages, and practices. Organizes traditional events, facilitates intergenerational exchange, and supports cultural education initiatives.
Alvin
Supports youth and women-led enterprises, promotes culturally-rooted business ideas, and facilitates training in entrepreneurship, digital markets, and sustainable economic models.
The Trustees
Leadership committed to transforming lives and communities through Culture and empowerment programs
Eng. Richard Simango
Provides strategic leadership and oversees governance of Culture Connect. He ensures all programs align with the organization's vision of cultural unity, innovation, and social transformation across Africa.
Dr. Peter Makaye
Leads the tracking and assessment of Culture Connect's programs, ensuring impact, transparency, and continuous improvement through robust monitoring and evaluation systems.
Knowledge Nyoni
Manages official communication, documentation, and reporting. He also drives the organization's communication strategy, branding, media engagement, and digital presence.
Dr. Nadia Vongai Mabvirakare
Leads environmental and sustainability programs, advocating for green and blue economy initiatives that empower communities and protect cultural and ecological heritage.
Tinashe Chikodzi
Provides legal guidance and ensures compliance in Culture Connect's operations. He also supports drug and substance abuse (DSA) programs with a legal and human rights approach.
Tariro Jakazi
Oversees financial planning, accountability, and resource mobilization. She also contributes to Cultural programming with an emphasis on Business, AI and economic reintegration.
Brighton Tangwanda
Drives digital transformation in Culture Connect's operations and programs, integrating ICT to empower youth, promote innovation, and enhance business and cultural exchanges.
Dr. Memory Hlatwayo
Champions DSA prevention and rehabilitation programs. She brings clinical expertise, research, and policy advocacy to tackle substance abuse affecting African youth and communities.
Our Values and Commitment
Culture Connect is dedicated to fostering cultural exchange, building bridges, promoting cultural business between diverse communities (Youths, Women etc.) and promoting cultural understanding and appreciation in Africa. The organization addresses key challenges such as cultural erosion, limited cultural exchange, youth unemployment, underdeveloped cultural industries, inadequate cultural education, limited research and documentation, and policy and advocacy gaps.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of cultural preservation and community empowerment.