About us
About us
Moyo Care Foundation was founded on the belief that everyone has the right to medical care, even when resources are lacking. The Shona word Moyo means ‘heart’ - and that is exactly where our commitment comes from: from the heart.
We are a small-scale foundation with a large network. By working directly with local professionals in Zimbabwe, such as physician Dr. H. Ranganai in Victoria Falls, we can provide help that is personal, efficient and effective.
We believe in small-scale, transparent help where every euro counts - and counts for someone. Our strength lies in the simplicity of our approach. No unnecessary intermediate steps, but direct support for medical care, paid to the hospital or center itself. That way we can be sure that help gets to where it is needed.
Behind Moyo Care Foundation are people with a passion for equitable care and collaboration, and with a deep respect for the local context in which we work. We build bridges between worlds - with trust, commitment and openness as our foundation.
Introducing
We are Simon and Lizette. Simon lives in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and I, Lizette, live in Giessenburg, the Netherlands. In 2022, I was introduced to Africa and Zimbabwe for the first time. The nature, the animals, the people... I was immediately captivated by this beautiful country. The people: Despite sometimes difficult circumstances, always friendly, welcoming, positive, and often with a hearty laugh. During my trip in March 2025, I met Pilate. Pilate was severely ill, very emaciated, and too weak to walk. He needed care, but had nothing and no one.
Our hearts broke; he couldn't and shouldn't have to stay on the streets! Simon decided to take him home. We cared for him there for over 1.5 months. He couldn't get better, but everyone deserves warm care and a dignified final few weeks. That's what we aimed for. While caring for Pilate, the idea for the Foundation was born. There are so many more people like Pilate. Vulnerable people who need medication, care, or support but have no one and/or cannot afford it. We want to stand up for them. That's what we stand for. That is our mission. From our hearts: Moyo Care.
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Where we work
Our team
Meet the people behind Moyocare.
Lizette Flake
Peursumseweg 663381 KX, Giessenburg
Netherlands
Tel: +31 6 12592371
Renske Donk-Vlok
GiessenburgNetherlands
Henriëtte van der Vlies-Boxman
GiessenburgNetherlands
Simon Moyo
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Doctor H. Ranganai
Chinontimba Medical Center (CMC).
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Introducing the team.
Hi, we are Henriëtte and Renske and are part of the board of the Moyo Care Foundation.
With different backgrounds, but one shared mission: to make medical care accessible to all.
About Henrietta:
I am Henriëtte, married to Sijmen, and together we are the proud parents of two children. In daily life I enjoy working in a general practice. My heart especially beats faster with emergencies - the unexpected, the immediate action, that's where my passion lies.
Working in healthcare gives me the opportunity to really be there for people. Whether it's a newborn baby or a very elderly patient, chronic complaints or acute distress - I find it valuable to be able to mean something to someone else.
I feel the same commitment to the Moyo Care Foundation, a wonderful initiative of Simon and Lisette. Their mission to make medical care accessible to people who cannot afford it themselves touches me deeply. Everyone deserves good care, regardless of origin or financial situation. That is why I am happy to dedicate myself to this foundation - because I believe care should be available to everyone.
About Renske:
I am Renske, together with Erik mother of two wonderful children. In daily life I deal with finances at the Orange Association Giessenburg, where we organize all kinds of village activities for young and old. I am also a board member of the neighborhood association, so that we continue to nurture the interconnectedness in our neighborhood with a neighborhood barbecue, children's outings and Christmas treats.
Outside these board positions, I enjoy playing sports - well, I mostly play sports anyway 😉 - in a recreational volleyball team, where we even got promoted last season. That combination of organizing, calculating and a good amount of fun is what I like to put into Moyo Care. I want to put my heart and soul into raising as many funds as possible, so that we can make a real difference in developing countries for people without access to affordable medical care.
Together, we at the Moyo Care Foundation bring a mix of medical expertise, organizational experience and a tremendous drive to provide care where it is needed most. We look forward to contributing with this foundation to a world where no one is left out in the cold when faced with a medical problem.