Humanitarian and social media persona Dora Moono Nyambe died at the age of 32.
“It’s with a heavy fireside 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 cherished mom, heroine, peace philanthropist and a unprecedented girl.”
Nyambe primarily labored as a humanitarian and educator within the village, serving to to supply meals and shelter to youth residents. She additionally documented her work through YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, garnering over 4 million followers.
A trainer who labored with Nyambe’s group confirmed her demise in a TikTok video shared earlier this week.
“I’m formally announcing 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 stated. “Our sister might be buried right here in Mapapa at Footprints of Hope College. … Thanks a lot for all the things.”
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 because of some unexpected challenges,” a Saturday, December 28, assertion read. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this will likely trigger and recognize your understanding throughout this troublesome time.”
The be aware continued, “We wish to prolong 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 power for the household throughout this era.”
A explanation for demise for Nyambe has not been publicly shared.
Nyambe beforehand moved to Zambia to start out a boarding faculty via 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 stated in an October Instagram video. “After I got here right here I noticed that there have been a variety of children getting [sexually assaulted], there have been a variety of children that had infants; simply a variety of unhealthy issues occurring. … I made a decision to remain.”
Nyambe built four schools to accommodate over 500 kids.
“That’s the reason I carry on getting extra children,” 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 troublesome for me as a result of there’s a variety of children within the village, however I don’t have the assets for that.”