The idea was born. The drive was there.
Now for a good name.
I've gone 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 when I discovered that in Shona that means “heart,” I knew for sure.
Giving care. From our hearts.
In April 2025, full of plans and good spirits, I went back to the Netherlands. I had another month off and thought: I'm just going to set up a foundation. How hard can it be?
With ChatGPT as my faithful sidekick, I had done my homework: logo, objective, board, roadmap, ANBI status, bank account - everything was on my list. And honestly? I thought I was pretty far along.
But then the notary came.
My elaborate descriptions could go in the trash. The bylaws had to be drafted according to their frameworks and legal language. Whew.
Also my idea for the board - Simon, my sister and I - turned out not to be feasible. Simon would have to sign all kinds of documents, and that became practically complicated from Zimbabwe. In addition: for ANBI status, the board could not consist only of family or partners.
So there I was. Full of passion, with no board.
Fortunately, we found someone in our immediate circle who was just as enthusiastic as we were. And who wanted to invest both time and energy. What a gift.
It turned out to be a much bigger, more complex and time-consuming project than I had estimated. But the will and drive were still there. Especially when we told Dr. H. Ranganai about our plans. He was immediately enthusiastic and wanted to work with us.
And then - even before we were officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce - a request for help came in through Dr. Ranganai. Since the foundation did not yet exist, we were able to pick it up through a loose crowdfunding campaign. All things for which I am intensely grateful.
On July 8, 2025, the time had come.
The papers came in: the foundation is officially registered.
A moment we naturally had to celebrate.
