Name: Barbara Kamba-Nyathi
Organization: Bold Dialogue
Role: Co-Founder and CEO
Achievements/Awards:
2020 Amahle Most Influential Woman in Zimbabwe,
2020 Cherie Blair Foundation for Women mentee,
2019 Confidente Woman of the Year Namibia,
2019 Tony Elumelu Foundation Alumni,
2018 FCOYB Chapter Head for Namibia and Zimbabwe,
2017 NUST Secretaries Forum Award for Inspiring Women,
2017 Influential Woman of the Year Namibia,
2015 Namibia Economist Businesswoman of the Year finalist
The day everything almost fell apart:
When you were created for greatness, the universe will give you as many second chances as it takes to have you live, walk and become your purpose. I have been through a process of metamorphosis that is nothing short of miraculous. I have survived cervical cancer, endometriosis, myoma, deafness, a swollen gland in the brain, near drowning, abuse, divorce, a hysterectomy and have to live with an autoimmune disease.
This may be a mouthful and too surreal for one person to have not only endured but come out alive of, but it has all been crucial for my becoming the person I am today. The scars I bear on my body, just like the accolades I have been awarded are all medals of honor. They testify of what greatness can come out of physical, emotional and spiritual brokenness when we allow the pieces to come together and become a masterpiece mosaic.