Siphakeme .Mnindwa
AT just 27, Gracious Moyo a social entrepreneur and pastor has dedicated his life to transforming lives and fostering leadership to empower the next generation of leaders while dissuading youths from engaging in drug and substance abuse and other social ills.
Born and raised in Bulawayo’s Tshabalala suburb, Moyo’s journey to becoming a renowned leadership coach and community leader is nothing short of inspiring.
In an interview with Sunday Life, Moyo explained how his passion for leadership development began during his high school days at Inyanda High School, where he met Reverend Umnqobi Moyo.
It was at that time in 2015 that he was selected to be the Scripture Union chairperson, a role that marked the beginning of his leadership journey and his quest to bring positive change by encouraging young people to open up on different issues that trouble them.
“I didn’t know much at that time, but I was determined to make a difference. I remember asking myself; am I adequately equipped and can I do it, will I be able to lead people and will they listen to me?
I am still grateful to Rev Moyo, Apostle Lameck Garande, Apostle Joseph Mankunzini Moyo, Innocent Mapuranga (former Highlanders captain), Prophet Tichaona Muyanga and Apostle Peter Siziba for getting me hyped up in attending seminars, listening to audios and researching more on leadership as I equip myself,” he said.
After completing his studies in Applied Art and Design at Bulawayo Polytechnic, Moyo founded Asher Konnect in 2015, an organisation dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, technical and management skills in youth.
Through charity, team building and character development programs, Moyo helps other youths to unlock their potential.
His expertise in leadership development training, outings, camps and donations has driven positive change in countless lives.
As a passionate community leader and pastor, Moyo inspires growth, unity and self-worth. His dedication to transforming lives, one innovative mind at a time has earned him recognition as a leading social entrepreneur in the region.
Through his organisation, he seeks to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in children and young people by teaching them both management and technical skills so that they become tomorrow’s financial giants.
Despite facing a lot of challenges in his journey, he remained committed to his goals.
“Financially, I just survive by God’s grace I don’t know how, but God just keeps us going. I have seen the hand of God in my work. When I started, it was just a way of getting rid of my insecurities, but Asher Konnect grew in ways I couldn’t explain.
“I get surprised every day, I have always wanted a safe space where people could talk about different issues in society and put hands together to provide solutions. I have always loved talking to people because I believe there is healing in sharing and young people are doing just that especially the young men who often find themselves in conflict with the law through engaging in drug and substance abuse. It just keeps me going,” he said.
