Humanitarian and social media persona Dora Moono Nyambe died on the age of 32.
“It’s with a heavy fireplace that we announce the sudden departure of our beloved Dora,” a Friday, December 27, assertion shared through Nyambe’s Instagram learn. “She might be remembered as a beloved mom, heroine, peace philanthropist and a rare lady.”
Nyambe primarily labored as a humanitarian and educator within the village, serving to to offer meals and shelter to youth residents. She additionally documented her work through YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, garnering over 4 million followers.
A instructor who labored with Nyambe’s group confirmed her loss of life in a TikTok video shared earlier this week.
“I’m formally asserting the loss of my beloved CEO, director, supervisor and founding father of Footprints of Hope College, who died on Wednesday, twenty fifth of December 2024,” she mentioned. “Our sister might be buried right here in Mapapa at Footprints of Hope College. … Thanks a lot for all the pieces.”
Nyambe’s funeral might be held on the Mapapa Village in Mukushi, Zambia, on Monday, December 30.
“The burial of the late Dora Moono Nyambe, which was initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been moved to Monday afternoon resulting from some unexpected challenges,” a Saturday, December 28, assertion learn. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this will likely trigger and admire your understanding throughout this tough time.”
The be aware continued, “We want to lengthen our heartfelt gratitude to everybody who has come ahead to assist us, whether or not financially or in different kinds. Your kindness and generosity have been a supply of nice consolation and energy for the household throughout this era.”
A explanation for loss of life for Nyambe has not been publicly shared.
Nyambe beforehand moved to Zambia to begin a boarding college by her Footprints of Hope nonprofit.
“I got here to Mapapa Village whereas ready for my visa to be accredited. I wanted to resume my visa to go to. That is [my friend’s] village,” she mentioned in an October Instagram video. “After I got here right here I noticed that there have been a variety of youngsters getting [sexually assaulted], there have been a variety of youngsters that had infants; simply a variety of unhealthy issues occurring. … I made a decision to remain.”
Nyambe constructed 4 faculties to accommodate over 500 kids.
“That’s the reason I carry on getting extra youngsters,” she added. “I do know it’s very complicated saying, ‘Let me flip this child away’ or ‘I can’t home you’ or ‘I can’t do that.’ It’s very tough for me as a result of there’s a variety of youngsters within the village, however I don’t have the assets for that.”