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Maria Mbanga-Mazvimavi is a Women and Girl Child Empowerment Advocate, Community Builder, Leader, Philanthropist and Motivational Speaker. She is the Founder of , Hope for Her Global Canada and Hope for her Global USA Inc , Woman Arise Zimbabwe Trust  and a published author.She has a podcast called Sisters Talk, Up Close and Personal with Maria where she interviews women from around the globe who advocate for women and girls’ issues varying from Education, law and justice and women advancement. 

The Alberta Black Gold Philanthropist of the Year award winner is Zimbabwean born. A secondary school English Literature teacher and Banker by profession. After graduation she sought to serve in the most disadvantaged communities in urban areas. Because of her passion for the Girl Child, she became involved in the Girl Child Network and was active in the Girl Child Movement and Affirmative Action Movement. She set up girls and women empowerment platforms and spaces for women and girls. She created safe spaces for girls and women and make them believe in their ability and equality with men. She helped girls keep active and removed them from vices that had swallowed many brilliant children. A service she still provides today in the different communities and organizations she continues to work with and volunteer. 

Maria migrated to North America 25 years ago to join her family in Dallas Texas USA, and later moved to Canada. Coming from an Education background with teaching experience, Maria believes that Education is the door to freedom, offering a chance to a brighter future “I am a true disciple of home is best, but I believe my God willing, I am a better citizen alive and tomorrow will be able to help rebuild a better community for the children who are the future. I have a fairly chequered life that has been bordering on hope. A hope that has never died, a hope that never fades, a hope that whilst we are immigrants in foreign lands, will one day be treated equal and not as second-class citizens so that in turn we enjoy the dream. 

Through the various organizations she runs, she hopes to support Education, Literacy development and Economic Sustainancy for women and girls. Maria sits on various boards of numerous organizations internationally. She is a founding Board member for the International Childhood Cancer Charity USA. Maria is the past Vice President for Edmonton Multi Cultural Coalition. She served for Alberta Junior Achievement for five years.  She is an active member of the Women, Peace and Security Network and founding Board President for Roses Life Women Center Canada.

My organizations aim to give both women and girls HOPE to harness all their God given qualities as individuals or groups to build a better world and broader healthy communities.