Dora Moono Nyambe, a renowned influencer and humanitarian, has passed away at the age of 32. The news of her demise was shared on her social media platforms, Instagram and TikTok, on December 27. The announcement expressed deep sorrow over the sudden loss of Nyambe, who was cherished as a mother, a heroine, a peace philanthropist, and an extraordinary woman.
Details about Nyambe’s burial service, initially planned for December 28, were also shared in the post. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the service was rescheduled to December 30. The announcement expressed apologies for any inconvenience caused by the change and extended gratitude to everyone who has offered support in various forms during this challenging time.
A fellow educator who worked closely with Nyambe revealed on TikTok that she passed away on Christmas Day, December 25. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. On December 15, Nyambe had shared a video on TikTok showing a foot injury, but it is unclear if this injury had any connection to her death.
Nyambe, a native of Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, was the founder of the nonprofit organization, Footprints of Hope. The organization was instrumental in building schools in Zambia. Nyambe used her social media platforms, where she had a combined following of over 4 million, to document her humanitarian work and raise awareness about child marriages.
Footprints of Hope had a campus that accommodated 350 students, complete with dormitories, classrooms, a library, and a dining hall that served three meals a day as of last year, according to Northeastern University’s website. Nyambe was passionate about showing the world the potential and talents of the children she worked with, beyond their challenging circumstances.
Before her death, Nyambe had initiated a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a new bus for the students of Mapapa. The campaign has so far raised over $40,000, halfway to its goal of $80,000. Nyambe was also a foster parent to over 200 children and had adopted more than a dozen.
In her final TikTok video shared less than a week before her death, Nyambe featured a montage of herself with the students in the village. In the video, she shared a message about her journey of adoption, despite societal pressures and expectations.