(London)A London based Zimbabwean lass has risen to fame after being recognised for her community work with the city of London’s unemployed youth, scooping a prestigious UK Young Leader Of The Year Award.
The award is a recognition given to people “who want to transform the world—from what it is to what they believe it should be,” according to the awarding organisation, Citizens UK.
This is not the first time Cynthia Masiyiwa has been recognised for her work. This
year, she was honoured by Prime Minister David Cameron an honour of her successful her efforts to help reduce unemployment, and discourage youngsters from gangster activities.
So successful has Cynthia also been that last week she sailed through a job interview and will from January be on payroll doing her community work.
“I said to God that if I could get this job it would make my work easier because it has been difficult working part time and at the same time doing community work,” she told ZimEye.
She told ZimEye that she felt humbled by the YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR and ACTION OF THE YEAR AWARD.
When asked if she is related to Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa, Cynthia however refused and stated she is not at all related to him:
“All I know about Strive Masiyiwa is that he comes from Masvingo were I also come from, that’s all,” she said.
8 Replies to “Zim Girl, 20, wins prestigious London Award”
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Wagona zvinodadisa.It’s good to hear something positive from the diaspora for a change. And well done for not pretending to be South African or Jamaican like others that I know.
Unemployment and gang violence are serious issues that are starting to affect Zimbabwean youth in the UK so keep up the good work.
Awesome and inspirational young lass 🙂
Always knew you would do it Cynthia. Keep on the good work,little girl. Very proud of you dear.
Ha-aa tumabhihi twemdc twazowana kwatwunodiwa evhuridheyi here maawadzi acho zvazonyanya. Asi kari bho-o kakandifita ende kanogona kutozoshaina neni manje manje
wagona.zvinodadisa.
Go for it girl n teach ur brothers n sisters abt hygiene
Wow thats awesome
wedu wada disa,