Justina Mutale Foundation for Leadership

Justina Mutale Foundation for Leadership Connecting women to global power networks, bringing women’s ideas and stories together to motivate and inspire women to turn dreams into actionable goals.

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.Today we honour our Executive Director, Ms Manda Moyo, a powerful force at the Justina M...
08/03/2026

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.

Today we honour our Executive Director, Ms Manda Moyo, a powerful force at the Justina Mutale Foundation, helping us to uplift and shape the next generation of leaders through our various programmes.

Please join our team at the Justina Mutale Foundation in wishing a Happy and memorable Birthday to the incredible and go...
03/03/2026

Please join our team at the Justina Mutale Foundation in wishing a Happy and memorable Birthday to the incredible and gorgeous, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐨.

Michelle is our Senior Communications and PR Manager, who also doubles up as Senior Mentoring and Coaching Manager at the 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

She has been a formidable, dedicated and loyal member of team for the past ten years.

We wish Michelle more blessings and many more happy returns.

We love you Michelle. Thank you for being you and for all that you do at the Foundation and elsewhere in life’s journey.

You are simply awesome!❤️

Happy new month everyone. There is much to be done in March!
01/03/2026

Happy new month everyone.

There is much to be done in March!

“𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬” – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱Please meet the incredi...
27/02/2026

“𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬” – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱

Please meet the incredible and gorgeous, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐨, our Communications and PR Manager. who doubles up as Senior Mentoring and Coaching Manager at the 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

Michelle is committed to building a robust, globally minded team of leaders, and dedicated to empowering our scholarship students to rise with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Over the past ten years we have witnessed extraordinary transformation with our scholarship students becoming:

Global leaders
Ambassadors stepping into influence, and
Graduates carrying the values of our Foundation into the world.

This growth reflects the intentional work happening behind the scenes. A structured mentoring curriculum, access to global networks, and the collective expertise of a team that believes deeply in the potential of every scholar.

Through our Student Mentorship Programme, we provide guidance and support that equips students with essential skills beyond the lecture hall, bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.

Skills imparted on our students through our Mentorship programme help them to confidently navigate the real world .and ensure that graduates leave not only with degrees, but with:

Unshakeable self-confidence
Competence, and
Effective global networks to
Enhance their personal and professional life journeys.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

“𝐀𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞” – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱Please meet 𝐈𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚, ou...
26/02/2026

“𝐀𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞” – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱

Please meet 𝐈𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚, our Programme Facilitator at the 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

Itty is a British-Nigerian women’s rights advocate, mentor, and civil society leader, whose work centres on empowering women and girls to step confidently into leadership, influence policy, and take up space in global decision-making rooms.

At the heart of her work is a belief that women and girls deserve not only protection, but:

Power
Confidence to speak
Platforms to be heard
Support to lead

At the Justina Mutale Foundation, we are committed to nurturing a well-rounded and grounded next generation of leaders.

Through our Student Mentorship Programme, we provide guidance and support that equips students with essential skills beyond the lecture hall, bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.

The skills imparted through our Mentorship Programme empower our students to navigate the real world with confidence, ensuring that graduates leave not only with academic qualifications, but also with:

Unshakable self-belief
Professional competence, and
Strong networks to support their personal and professional journeys.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

“𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, i𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫.” - 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪...
25/02/2026

“𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, i𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫.” - 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱

Please meet 𝐎𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐄𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐞, our Guest Speaker and Stylist at the 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

Onimaro is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in stylised Afrofuturism, blending expressive distortion with contemporary African cultural influences.

Her creative practice celebrates:
Beauty
Identity
Style, and
Cultural pride

At the Justina Mutale Foundation, we are committed to nurturing a well-rounded and grounded next generation of leaders.

Through our Student Mentorship Programme, we provide guidance and support that equips students with essential skills beyond the lecture hall, bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.

The skills imparted through our Mentorship Programme empower our students to navigate the real world with confidence, ensuring that graduates leave not only with academic qualifications, but also with:

Unshakable self-belief
Professional competence, and
Strong networks to support their personal and professional journeys.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

24/02/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

Please meet Mwango Kabumbu, another proud recipient of the Justina Mutale Foundation 2026 Scholarship.

Mwango recently commenced his 1st Year, studying for a Bachelor’s of Law Degree at the prestigious Cavendish University Zambia, under the Justina Mutale Foundation Scholarship Programme for Zambia, through our valued stakeholder partnership with the University.

To apply 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: scholarship@justinamutale.com


BECOMING ICONIC: To every girl who dreams of leading, know that your voice matters, your ideas are powerful, and your po...
21/02/2026

BECOMING ICONIC: To every girl who dreams of leading, know that your voice matters, your ideas are powerful, and your potential is limitless.

The world needs your courage, creativity, and leadership, so take the first step, no matter how small and trust that you can make a difference.

➡️ Believe in Yourself and Your Dreams: No matter where you come from, your dreams are valid.

➡️ Education is Your Power: Never stop learning. Education opens doors and gives you the tools to create change.

➡️ Find a Mentor and Build a Support Network: Surround yourself with people who uplift you, guide you, and challenge you to grow.

➡️ Embrace Challenges and Learn from Failure: Failure is not the opposite of success; it’s part of the journey. Every obstacle you face is an opportunity to learn and grow.

➡️ Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Growth happens when you challenge yourself. Do not shy away from opportunities that feel intimidating, whether it’s speaking at a conference, leading a team, or starting your own initiative.

➡️ Lift Others as You Rise: True leadership is not about personal success alone; it’s about creating opportunities for others.

As you achieve your goals, be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and create pathways for the next generation of leaders.

That’s the Art of Iconic Leadership!

20/02/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

Meet Ndeketeya Phiri, another proud recipient of the Justina Mutale Foundation 2026 Scholarship.

Ndeketeya forms part of the first cohort of the Hygeia-Justina Mutale Foundation Scholars that have commenced their studies in the inaugural intake of 𝐇𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞.

This is a new international university, which has recently opened its first-ever campus in Zambia on the Copperbelt this January 2026.

We wish Ndeketeya great joy and success in his studies as he embarks on his academic journey and will form part of the history and legacy of Hygeia Global University College.

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: scholarship@justinamutale.com

19/02/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

Please meet 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢 another proud recipient of the Justina Mutale Foundation 2026 Scholarship.

Jane is in her 2nd Year studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance at the prestigious Cavendish University in Lusaka, Zambia under the Justina Mutale Foundation Scholarship Programme for Zambia, through our valued stakeholder partnership with the University.

Jane is also participating in the Justina Mutale Foundation Mentorship Programme for Female Scholarship Students.

𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: scholarship@justinamutale.com

𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀FINAL CALL: This is a Final Call to apply for scholarships to study at the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫...
18/02/2026

𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀

FINAL CALL: This is a Final Call to apply for scholarships to study at the 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 in 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚, commencing May 2026 Intake.

𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀
✅ Male and Female Students
✅ Age 18-24 years old
✅ Completed Grade 12 / A Level Study
✅ 6-10 points maximum

𝐃𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑:
▪️BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership
▪️BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
▪️BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade

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