About COA

At the heart of Zimbabwe, the Chenga Ose Association (COA) stands strong, echoing its name which translates to ‘all considered’. Rooted in Christian principles, COA has been a beacon of hope since 2008 for individuals with disabilities and their families. With our presence spanning five provinces, we touch the lives of over three hundred unique individuals, advocating for their rights and enhancing their quality of life.

COA's Commitments:
Education & Opportunities:
We push boundaries to ensure everyone, regardless of their disabilities, has access to learning opportunities.
Employment:
Crafting avenues for job creation, ensuring every individual gets a fair chance.
Healthcare:
Prioritizing health and well-being, ensuring the best care for those in need.
Improved Living Conditions:
Striving for a world where every disabled individual lives with dignity and pride.
Our vision is unwavering:
A Zimbabwe where every child and young adult with disabilities thrives, having equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and other pivotal services, all within a nurturing Christ-centered environment.
Join Hands with Chenga Ose Association.
Together, with the Mambure family, let's weave a network of support and meaningful relationships across Zimbabwe. Your partnership can make a difference.

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Our Founders

Lucia Mambure: Empowering Women and Children Through Education and Advocacy

Lucia Mambure, Director of Chenga Ose Association, champions the rights of women with challenged children in Zimbabwe. A lecturer, Co-Pastor, and author, her journey began with her own child's disability.

She trained as a History and English Teacher at Gweru Teachers College and University of Zimbabwe and furthered her education in Strategic Management with Chinhoyi University of Technology. Lucia has a rich history of working at various institutions, and currently, she's a lecturer at Harare Polytechnic's Department of Civic Education. Alongside her professional endeavors, Lucia co-pastors at True Word Church International with her husband, Davis. Her dedication to people, especially children and women with disabilities in Zimbabwe, is unwavering. Lucia's resilience is evident in her recent book, detailing her experiences of pain, anxiety, and perseverance with her first child.

Davis Mambure: A Pillar of Faith and Community Leadership

Davis Mambure, Senior Pastor at True Word Church International, spearheads Ministry Development for Zimbabwe's expansive Evangelical Fellowship. An educator in Theology, he's also pivotal in COA's church outreach.

Holding qualifications in Theology, Ministry, and Systemic Counseling, Davis is a part-time lecturer at both Transform Your Leadership Institute and Solid Foundation for Africa Institute. As the head of the Commission for Ministry Development at Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Davis is deeply involved in evangelism, church planting, discipleship, and prayer. He also coordinates ten churches through the Church and Community Mobilization Process (CCMP). The EFZ represents a vast network of church denominations and organizations across Zimbabwe. Furthermore, Davis collaborates closely with Lucia at Chenga Ose Association, offering administrative support and bridging connections between COA and church organizations.

Support Groups

COA has over three hundred members/caregivers in five provinces. It is through the support groups that caregivers discuss the nature of their children’s disabilities and challenges they face in trying to cope with responsibilities of parenting and that of functioning in the society. Armed with real issues affecting these women, the organization advocates for learning opportunities, job creation and better living conditions of the caregivers and the disabled. It serves as a resource platform for various issues concerning developmental disabilities.

Our Partners

Kimberly Amos

Kimberly Amos is a licensed Social Worker and also holds a degree Education Administration. Kim has invested her life and 20 year career in people with disabilities and their families. Kim’s work spans from the United States to other countries such as India, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Nicaragua, Kenya. Kim has been working with the Mambure’s since 2008.
David Lautenbach

David Lautenbach has dedicated 30 years to a family staircase enterprise. Recently, he initiated an online stair parts venture, aligning business achievements with mission objectives for local to international growth, like COA. Dave has collaborated with the Mambure’s since 2008.
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee is a seasoned business manager and educator with achievements in both private and public sectors. His career uniquely combines business, government, and faith, offering novel perspectives on global challenges. Bruce merges faith and governance to guide communities seeking growth in a world of opportunity and secular divides.
Carolyn Meves

For 15 years, Carolyn Meves served in Special Education, holding roles from classroom assistant to Assistive Technology support. She's worked in rural Special Education Schools during mission trips to Nicaragua and Guatemala. Through the Elim International Outreach, she befriended Lucia. Carolyn aspires to visit the Mambure’s and instills in her two kids the importance of loving as God does.