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As a young foundation, we are constantly looking for ways to raise awareness of our mission. Not only to raise donations, but especially to tell people why the Moyo Care Foundation exists and what impact we can create together. When the Rommelmarkt in Giessenburg came up, we saw a great opportunity. […]

Anyone who sees a foundation at an event often sees the flyers, the clothing and the stand. But what precedes that is usually invisible. That was no different for the Moyo Care Foundation. When we heard that the Rommelmarkt in Giessenburg would take place on June 20th, we saw a great opportunity to support our young foundation.

Saturday, March 28th, we were honored to receive a wonderful gift for the foundation from Deelcafe de Buuf in Giessenburg. As always at De Buuf, the coffee was warm and delicious pastries were ready. The streamers were hung. It was a party at De Buuf. From mid-December to mid-March, De Buuf saved up for

Sometimes you suddenly get a question that makes your heart leap – from enthusiasm, but also from healthy nervousness. Mid-November, I was approached by the deacons of the church in Giessenburg. They had heard about the Moyo Care Foundation through acquaintances and would like me to come and talk about our work.

MOYO CARE has been launched! Excitement was in the air.The date for the launch was set. The content calendar was filled: something on socials every weekend to get people curious. Making sure they would follow us. We had a tight schedule. And a lot of hope... Because yes - the website not only had to be ready

Meetings... Most meetings take place in chilly conference rooms with an agenda full of items. Our first official meeting? That one started with tea, cookies and lots of heart.” Location... Delicious just at the kitchen table. Hot tea and an open cookie tin with speculoos Good ingredients to get an “official” start. Agenda... Short agenda... Website review with

A name. A logo. Officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce. Next steps: a website and a business bank account. Building a website? Not my strong suit. So I decided to outsource that and found a good match with Gian. He lives reasonably close by, so scheduling an appointment was easy. But soon I noticed

The idea was born. The drive was there.Now to find a good name. I went through countless top-10 lists. Asked people for their opinions. But really, I knew pretty quickly: Moyo Care Foundation. In any case, I wanted the name to tell something about our goal: to support medical care. Simon's last name is Moyo, and

It began in March 2025.Under the warm sun of Zimbabwe, I met Pilate - his situation touched me. He was seriously ill, too weak to walk. Alone. Vulnerable.After he came out of the hospital, Simon and I caught him in our country cottage. Simon was the contact with the doctor, I cared daily for