Tafadzwa Williams Chando

Coordinator/ Climate Youth Activist

My journey in activism began at the age of 12, when I founded Magna Youth Action in Harare, launching environmental clubs in schools to educate young people about climate justice and sustainability. I hold an LLB and over the years, my passion for youth empowerment and climate justice grew exponentially.

In 2018, I joined the climate school strikes— which later evolved into Fridays for Future (FFF)—and helped launch the movement in various countries. Realising that school strikes often attracted arrests, intimidation, and restrictions across many regions, particularly in MAPA (Most Affected People and Areas), I partnered with Frances Fox in 2019 to start Climate Live in Zimbabwe. Soon after, I became the International Program Director, launching and supporting the initiative in over 25 countries.

To date, I have helped mobilise youth from over 50 countries to attend COPs and major climate conferences to ensure meaningful youth participation in global policy-shaping.

I am also the Founder of the Climate Refugees Initiative and the Global Climate Impact (GCI) – www.gclimateimpact.org – which support communities displaced by climate change and amplify MAPA voices in global climate diplomacy.

Professionally, I serve as the Managing Director of Solvemen Trading, where we facilitate sustainable agriculture, international trade, and renewable energy collaboration between Africa and Asia. I also lead Saver Plus, an organic adjuvant product helping farmers reduce chemical use, save costs on pesticides and fertilizers, and promote sustainable farming. Additionally, I am the founder of Chando Capital, a fintech and investment entity enabling simpler cross-border transactions and unlocking global investment and trade opportunities for African businesses.