Humanitarian and social media personality Dora Moono Nyambe died at the age of 32.
A statement shared via Nyambe’s Instagram on Friday, December 27, announced the sudden departure of their beloved Dora. Described as a loved mother, heroine, peace philanthropist, and extraordinary woman, Dora will be fondly remembered.
Nyambe was primarily known for her humanitarian and educational work in the village, where she assisted in providing food and shelter to youth residents. Additionally, she shared her efforts on various social media platforms, amassing over 4 million followers collectively on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
A teacher who worked with Nyambe’s organization confirmed her death in a TikTok video shared earlier this week.
In an official announcement, Nyambe confirmed the passing of the CEO, director, manager, and founder of Footprints of Hope School, who passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Expressing gratitude for the support, she revealed plans for the burial of their sister at Footprints of Hope School in Mapapa.
Nyambe’s funeral will be held at the Mapapa Village in Mukushi, Zambia, on Monday, December 30.
“The burial of the late Dora Moono Nyambe, which was initially scheduled for an earlier date, has been moved to Monday afternoon due to some unforeseen challenges,” a Saturday, December 28, statement read. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.”
The note continued, “We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has come forward to support us, whether financially or in other forms. Your kindness and generosity have been a source of great comfort and strength for the family during this period.”
A cause of death for Nyambe has not been publicly shared.
Nyambe previously moved to Zambia to start a boarding school through her Footprints of Hope nonprofit.
“I came to Mapapa Village while waiting for my visa to be approved. I needed 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 a lot of kids getting [sexually assaulted], there were a lot of kids that had babies; just a lot of bad things happening. … I decided to stay.”
Nyambe built four schools to house over 500 children.
“That is why I keep on getting more kids,” she added. “I know it’s very confusing saying, ‘Let me turn this kid away’ or ‘I can’t house you’ or ‘I can’t do this.’ It’s very difficult for me because there’s a lot of kids in the village, but I don’t have the resources for that.”
