From the dusty streets of Unit N in Chitungwiza to boardroom leadership and structured philanthropy, Daisy Muzopa’s journey is one defined by resilience, strategy and impact.

Raised in a high-density suburb where economic hardship and social inequality were part of daily life, Muzopa says the experiences of her childhood shaped both her humanitarian vision and entrepreneurial ambition.

“When I was still young, I would see a lot of women not going to work, spending their day on unpaid labour of household chores. Some of them experienced gender-based violence from their spouses… waiona mukadzi achirohwa kunge imbwa yapinda mumba. That really touched my heart and I told myself I would advocate for them when I grow up,” she said.

That childhood resolve has since grown into Addy’s Hope Foundation, a charity organisation she founded to support vulnerable individuals across communities.

While inspired by the plight of women she witnessed growing up, the foundation today extends its reach to anyone facing hardship   children, men, women and the elderly.

“Addy’s Hope Foundation was born from what I witnessed growing up, but it was built for everyone. Poverty, abuse, hunger and hardship do not choose gender  so neither does our compassion,” Muzopa said.

Operating through community outreach, charitable donations and practical support initiatives, the foundation works to restore dignity and provide hope to those often overlooked.

Muzopa said the organisation continuously gathers feedback from beneficiaries to ensure its interventions remain relevant and impactful.

“Charity is not about sympathy; it is about dignity. Whether it is a child, a man, a woman or an elderly person  every human being deserves a second chance at hope,” she said.

Beyond philanthropy, Muzopa is also the Chief Executive Officer of Addic Wholesalers, a growing enterprise specialising in synthetic braids, hair extensions and premium natural human hair products.

The company supplies both affordable styling solutions and luxury, long-lasting human hair, catering to a broad and evolving beauty market.

“At Addic Wholesalers, we do not just sell hair we build confidence, create opportunity and support economic independence,” she said.

The business operates within a sector largely driven by small-scale traders, salon owners and beauty entrepreneurs, many of whom depend on reliable suppliers to sustain their livelihoods. Muzopa believes that entrepreneurship must be anchored in inclusive growth.

“Beauty is business, and business is empowerment. When you supply quality products, you empower stylists, vendors and entrepreneurs to build sustainable livelihoods,” she said.

Balancing philanthropy and commerce, Muzopa rejects the notion that profit and purpose are mutually exclusive.

“Entrepreneurship is my tool for impact. Profit and purpose can coexist  and when they do, communities thrive,” she said.

She added that her upbringing in Unit N remains central to her leadership philosophy.

“Resilience is my greatest qualification. Growing up in Unit N taught me how to survive  business taught me how to lead,” she said.

Looking ahead, Muzopa envisions scaling both Addy’s Hope Foundation and Addic Wholesalers through strategic partnerships, innovation and sustainable growth models that strengthen communities while expanding market reach.

“My vision is to build institutions that outlive me businesses that empower and foundations that heal,” she said.

In an economy where inclusive growth is increasingly becoming the benchmark of meaningful success, Daisy Muzopa represents a new generation of Zimbabwean leaders redefining business excellence not only through financial performance, but through measurable social impact.