Audrey Galawu—Assistant Editor
Renowned philanthropist Tsitsi Masiyiwa has launched RemitHope, a bold new platform that aims to harness the power of African giving and diaspora remittances to fuel sustainable development across the continent.
“We are not just mobilizing resources,” Tsitsi said in a LinkedIn post. “We are unlocking the power of Africans at home and abroad to create unstoppable, lasting change across our continent.”
By providing a transparent, impact-driven platform—and matching diaspora contributions dollar for dollar for sprecific projects—Tsitsi believes RemitHope can become a powerful lever for self-funded, African-owned change.
In a short time, nearly half of the $50,000 target for the platform’s first campaign—to rebuild the Mount Selinda Children’s Home in Chipinge—has already been raised.
The children’s home was gutted by a fire on July 13, leaving 22 children without shelter. As of July 22, $22,622 has been raised through RemitHope—a remarkable show of early momentum that speaks to the power of Tsitsi’s call to action.
Tsitsi Masiyiwa, one of Africa’s most respected philanthropists and co-founder of the Higherlife Foundation and Delta Philanthropies, is no stranger to driving large-scale impact.
Together with her husband, Strive Masiyiwa—Zimbabwe’s only Forbes-recognized billionaire—she has spearheaded initiatives that have supported over 250,000 children and invested in education, health, disaster relief, and women’s empowerment across Africa.
Now, with RemitHope, she is introducing a model that blends diaspora remittances, community giving, and philanthropic match funding to create a new pipeline of sustainable support for African-led solutions.
“Five years ago, when the Lord ignited this vision in my heart, I knew we were onto something simple, yet deeply impactful,” Tsitsi said in her announcement. “With faith guiding us, I believe we can raise $50 million over the next five years—and perhaps even more.”
The launch of RemitHope comes at a time when traditional aid from the Global North is in decline. Tsitsi’s solution is to look inward and across—at the African diaspora, whose remittances already account for billions in annual inflows but are rarely channeled for systemic development.
Now entering what she calls her “decade of impact,” Tsitsi says she’s dedicating her 60s to growing RemitHope into a transformative force.
“This is where I’ll invest my energy for the next decade—the best way to spend my 60s!”
To learn more or donate to the Mount Selinda campaign, visit
https://remithope.org
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