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Dora Moono Nyambe
Courtesy of Dora Moono Nyambe/InstagramHumanitarian and social media personality Dora Moono Nyambe died at the age of 32.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden departure of our beloved Dora,” read a Friday, December 27, message shared via Nyambe’s Instagram. “She will be remembered as a beloved mother, heroine, peace philanthropist and an extraordinary woman.”
Nyambe worked primarily as a humanitarian and teacher in the village, helping to provide food and shelter for young residents. She also documented her work via YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, gaining over 4 million followers.
A teacher who worked with Nyambe’s organization confirmed her death in a TikTok video shared earlier this week.
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“I officially announce the loss of my beloved CEO, Director, Leader and Founder of Footprints of Hope School who passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024,” she said. “Our sister will be buried here in Mapapa at Footprints of Hope School. … Thank you so much for everything.”
Nyambe’s funeral will be held at Mapapa Village in Mukushi, Zambia on Monday, December 30.
Dora Moono Nyambe
Courtesy of Dora Moono Nyambe/Instagram“The funeral of the late Dora Moono Nyambe, which was originally scheduled for an earlier date, has been moved to Monday afternoon due to some unforeseen challenges,” read a statement on Saturday, December 28. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
The note continued: “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all who have come forward to support us, whether financially or otherwise. Your kindness and generosity have been a source of great comfort and strength to the family in this period.”
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A cause of death for Nyambe has not been shared publicly.
Nyambe previously moved to Zambia to start a boarding school through her non-profit organization Footprints of Hope.
“I came to Mapapa Village while waiting for my visa to be approved. I had to renew my visa to visit. This is [my friend’s] village,” she said in an October Instagram video. “When I came here, I saw that there were many children who got [sexually assaulted]there were many children having babies; just a lot of bad things happen. … I decided to stay.”
Nyambe built four schools to house over 500 children.
“That’s why I keep having more children,” she added. “I know it’s very confusing to say, ‘Let me turn this kid down’ or ‘I can’t house you’ or ‘I can’t do this.’ It is very difficult for me because there are many children in the village, but I do not have the resources for it.”