Child Marriage and Exploitation
Child Marriage and sexual exploitation are a raging inferno, we are here to show how and what we are doing to extinguish it.
The Director
Washington Masenda
I am a community organiser who is passionate about seeing changing people's lives . With over 30 years of experience in the field of mass information awaress and health promotion, leading teams from fields as diverse as drama and creative arts to social work.
About me
Hello there! I'm a passionate community organizer and health promoter with a unique twist – I come from a background steeped in creative arts performances. With a blend of creativity and advocacy, I've dedicated myself to fostering positive change within communities by harnessing the power of the arts to promote health and well-being.
From a young age, I've been captivated by the transformative potential of artistic expression. Whether through music, theater, or visual arts, I've witnessed firsthand how creative endeavors can inspire, educate, and unite people from all walks of life. Drawing on my background in the arts, I've embarked on a journey to use my talents and passion for the betterment of society.
Work Ethic
Discover the qulities that allow me to bring imagination to life through teaching and doing.
Creativity
Strong communication
Development
Gender equality
Optimal use of scare resources
Maximising Media
Projects That We Have Worked On
We have worked on a wide range of projects spanning from creative arts performances, youth empowerment, drug awareness, community organisation, health promotion and information dissemination. Here are a Few
Project 1:
Campaign Against The Brutality of Human Trafficking
Description
We have been conducting a long running campaing and help effort against human Trafficking
Role:
Project 2:
Advocacy For Empowering Domestic Workers
Description:
Teaching and educating domestic workers and conduscting a mass media campaign on how to protect oneself from modern day slavery
Role:
Project coordinator
Project 3:
Protecting The Rights Of Migrant Workers
Description:
Protecting the rights of migrant workers against human trafficking and sexual and physical exploitation
Role:
Project coordinator
The Team
TAO is a diverse organisation that engages volunteers, interns and permanent staff in helping shape gear our visions forward
" TAO pushed me to go outside of my comfort zone as far as developing IT solutions was concerned. "
Mambo Zulu
Systems Administrator
" Together As One has given me the opportunity to know how to manage complex projects, and do work that I could only have dreamed of, if i was in a large institution "
Tinotenda Pembere
Social Worker
" TAO has given me the opportunity to grow from a young attachee to being awarded oppotubitites that found me representing an entire district. The work exposure, and getting to interact with people from the community really opened my eyes "
Nyasha Gona
Social Worker
" TAO is a good organisation. It is all about getting our hands dirty and trying to help as much as we can here. "
Elizabeth Chiguvare
Social Worker and Health Promoter
" I have had the opportunity to work and deal with different types of people, which has given me a lot of exposure as far as dealing with people is concered. i have learnt a lot "
Praise Chimusoro
Social Worker
" At TAO, our work is all about dealing with people and information. I have so muchand the most valuable thing I have now, is the ability to use information to persuade people in oneform or the other "
Chelsea Chikwavaire
Social Worker
Testimonials
some testimonials from people we have worked with.
" He came to my former school and he introduced Together As One policy so as to nurture the drama club at school. We used to meet after school for drama sessions and we could perform at shows such as World Aids Day, awareness programmes etc.He helped me to develop my talent in acting and now I’m a graduate "
Everson Ndlovhu
Actor
" If it wasn’t for Masenda, I would never have known that working for the community is such a pleasant and respectable activity. "
Dorica Mavi
CEO
" She has an uncanny ability to communicate emotions and stories. She crafted a logo for our NGO that not only represents our cause but also evokes empathy. Her professionalism and commitment make her a designer of exceptional caliber. "
James Mukwindidza
Actor and CEO
" Masenda has done a lot for the community such as advocacy for HIV and Aids drama. He is called for different workshops to present on health issues. Masenda works with different groups of people even outside his community. In Aids issues he has managed to reduce discrimination because of his teaching "
Simon Hove
MP, Highfield West
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